activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 14
- Benefit Enrollment and Advisory Services Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides advisory services and direct assistance to individuals to help them access various programs, including SNAP benefits, Medicare Savings Program, and other financial assistance programs, often through volunteer counselors.
- Direct Financial Assistance to Organizations Exterior Home Maintenance & Safety SupportProvides direct financial support to partner organizations for services including house painting, rent assistance, meal delivery, transportation, lock box installation, and other essential needs.
- Free Tax Preparation and Tax-Related Assistance Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsHosts the annual AARP Tax Preparation event from January 1st through Tax Day, providing facilities and rent-free office space for AARP volunteers. Offers free tax preparation services, assistance with amended and late-filed returns, and answers general tax questions.
- Home Maintenance and Safety Services Exterior Home Maintenance & Safety SupportFacilitates exterior house painting and landscape cleanup for eligible homeowners, and installs Fire Department lock boxes at no charge for eligible residents.
- Home Maintenance and Safety Services Exterior Home Maintenance & Safety SupportInstalls Fire Department lock boxes at no charge for eligible residents, facilitates exterior house painting for eligible homeowners, and arranges for landscape cleanup of properties to ensure compliance with community standards.
- Home Maintenance and Safety Support Exterior Home Maintenance & Safety SupportArranges for exterior house painting, landscape cleanup to meet Sun City CC&Rs, and installs Fire Department lock boxes at no cost for eligible homeowners.
- Increased Excise Tax Credit Distribution Emergency Rental Assistance & PreventionProvides a $25 check per household member, up to a maximum of $100, through the Increased Excise Tax Credit program.
- Property Tax and Homeowner Financial Relief Services Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsAssists residents with property tax matters including applications for a $4,873 Limited Property Value exemption, a three-year freeze on full property value, and access to the Arizona Property Tax Credit, which can result in cash refunds up to $502 annually.
- SNAP and Medicare Savings Program Eligibility Assistance Public Benefits Enrollment AssistanceProvides eligibility guidance and application support for SNAP and the Medicare Savings Program based on monthly gross income levels, helping individuals access benefits via an electronic debit-style card. Connects clients with local organizations addressing financial needs.
- Tax Assistance and Credits Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsAssists residents with various tax matters, including responding to IRS/Arizona State tax letters, amending prior year returns, property tax exemptions, freezing assessed home values, late tax filings, and facilitating access to tax credits like the Increased Excise Tax Credit and Arizona Property Tax Credit. The organization also hosts the annual AARP Tax Preparation event.
- Tax Preparation and Assistance Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsAssists residents with various tax-related matters, including responding to IRS/Arizona State tax letters, amended returns, late filings, property tax exemptions, and general tax questions. The organization also hosts the annual AARP Tax Preparation event.
- Utility Bill Assistance Utility Bill Payment AssistanceOffers discounts on utility bills from Arizona Public Service, Southwest Gas, and EPCOR water for eligible residents, and provides crisis assistance for utility bills, offering up to $1,000 for APS or $400 for Southwest Gas over a 12-month period.
- Utility Bill Assistance Utility Bill Payment AssistanceOffers discounts on utility bills from Arizona Public Service, Southwest Gas, and EPCOR water, and provides crisis assistance for utility bills, offering up to $1,000 for APS or $400 for Southwest Gas bills over a 12-month period for eligible residents.
- Utility Bill Assistance and Discounts Utility Bill Payment AssistanceProvides crisis assistance for utility bills, offering up to $1,000 for Arizona Public Service (APS) or $400 for Southwest Gas over a 12-month period. Also facilitates ongoing utility bill discounts for eligible residents through APS, Southwest Gas, and EPCOR Water.
capacity building · 3
- Financial Support to Partner Organizations Exterior Home Maintenance & Safety SupportProvides direct financial assistance to other organizations for services such as house painting, rent assistance, lock box installation, meals, and rides.
- Office Space Provision Free Tax Preparation via VITA and AARP ProgramsProvides rent-free office space for organizations like AARP to conduct income tax work and for volunteer counselors to aid individuals with various programs.
- Support for Partner Organizations Exterior Home Maintenance & Safety SupportProvides direct financial assistance to other organizations for services such as house painting, rent assistance, lock box installation, meals, and rides, and offers rent-free office space for partners like AARP and volunteer counselors.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Partnership-Based Service Delivery partnership-based_service_deliveryThe organization collaborates with other entities, such as AARP and various community organizations, to deliver specialized assistance and support to lower-income individuals and households. This approach aims to prevent service duplication and provide aid in areas where direct provision would be impractical.
- Partnership-Based Service Delivery partnership-based_service_deliveryCollaborates with other organizations to expand service reach, prevent duplication, and deliver support that would be impractical to provide independently, leveraging shared capacity and expertise.
- Partnership-based service delivery to expand reach and prevent duplication partnership-based_service_deliveryCollaborates with other organizations to deliver services, leveraging partner capabilities to serve more people efficiently while avoiding redundant efforts and filling service gaps.
- Personalized Resource Navigation personalized_resource_navigationUses trained volunteer counselors to provide one-on-one guidance, helping individuals navigate and access programs through tailored support, based on the belief that personalized assistance improves engagement and outcomes.
- Personalized Resource Navigation and Connection personalized_resource_navigationThe organization utilizes volunteer counselors and staff knowledge to guide individuals, particularly low-income seniors, through the process of accessing and connecting with local resources, aiming to improve their quality of life through personalized support and referrals.
- Personalized resource navigation through volunteer counselors personalized_resource_navigationUses trained volunteer counselors to provide one-on-one guidance, helping individuals navigate and access programs and services tailored to their specific needs, thereby increasing effectiveness and engagement.
- Resource Referral Network resource_referral_networkLeverages staff knowledge of local support organizations to connect clients with needed resources, ensuring efficient and informed referrals within the community ecosystem.
- Resource referral network leveraging staff expertise resource_referral_networkConnects clients to local support services by utilizing staff knowledge of area resources, ensuring efficient and informed referrals that improve client outcomes.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
APS & Gas Crisis Assistance
Up to $1,000 on APS or $400 on Southwest Gas bills over 12 months for those experiencing documented financial crisis
Arizona Property Tax Credit
Cash refund of up to $502 per year in property taxes for seniors or SSI recipients with very low income
Fire Department Lock Box
Free installation of a lock box for emergency responders at homes of low-income Sun City residents
Food Stamps (SNAP)
Assistance applying for SNAP benefits via AZ DES for seniors over 60 who meet eligibility criteria
Freezing of Property Value
Three-year freeze on the full value of property for seniors over 65 who meet income requirements
House Painting
Exterior house painting provided by Habitat for Humanity at no cost to eligible low-income homeowners
Income Tax Filing (AARP)
Hosts AARP-certified volunteers to prepare state and federal tax returns from January through April 15
Medicare Savings Program
Helps low-income seniors receive Medicare without paying the Part B premium
Post Season Tax Work
Assistance with amended returns, late filings, and responding to IRS or state tax notices
Utility Bill Discount
Discounts on bills from Arizona Public Service, Southwest Gas, and EPCOR water for seniors over 65 who meet income requirements
Weed & Yard Cleanup
Landscape cleanup by SCHOA to bring properties into compliance with community standards; one-time service for eligible residents
relationships · 25
who they work with
- AARP Partner — Collaborates with AARP to provide income tax filing services.
- AARP Partner — Provided rent-free office space for income tax work.
- AARP Partner — Provides certified personnel to assist residents with state and federal tax preparation during the annual tax event hosted by Sun City CAN.
- APS Partner — Provides crisis assistance.
- AZ DES Partner — Collaborates with AZ DES to assist individuals with SNAP eligibility and enrollment
- Debbie Campacci Partner — Board Member and Executive Director of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Debbie Campacci Partner — Executive Director of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Doris Mudgett Partner — Administrative Assistant at Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Gail Warmath Partner — Recording Secretary of Sun City Community Assistance Network Board
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Paints the exterior of houses for eligible homeowners.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Receives direct financial assistance for house painting.
- Jim Conrad Partner — Board Member of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Meals on Wheels Partner — Receives direct financial assistance.
- NW Valley Connect Partner — Receives direct financial assistance for rides.
- Phyllis Kennedy Partner — Administrative Assistant at Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Rich Hoffer Partner — Board Vice President of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Rusty Bradshaw Partner — Board Member of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- SCHOA Partner — Cleans up landscapes of homeowners' properties.
- SCHOA Partner — Provides discounts for weed and yard cleanup.
- Southwest Gas Partner — Provides crisis assistance.
- St Vincent DePaul Partner — Receives direct financial assistance for rent assistance.
- Steve Ammon Partner — Board Member of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Steward Ramsey Partner — Board Treasurer of Sun City Community Assistance Network
- Sun City Fire Dept. Partner — Receives direct financial assistance for Lock Box installation.
- Tom DeVries Partner — Board President of Sun City Community Assistance Network