Moving Life Forward with CASS Central Arizona Shelter Services

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5/24/2008 3:25:59 PM

The past couple weeks have been especially tough for 'Elizabeth'. Her boyfriend has not shown up during the weekends, even though he has promised twice, to take her to the zoo. This upset 'Elizabeth' quite a bit last Saturday, but this Saturday was different. This Saturday, she learned how to make jewelry with beads. She said that instead of waiting around for her... Read More

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Challenges to Ending Homelessness

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Another successful story

5/23/2008 8:13:47 PM

'Mike' is an immigrant to the United States. He came to the U.S. several years ago. Somewhere along the way he lost his permanent residency card. In order to apply for SSI benefits, get a Social Security card and do many other things, 'Mike' needed a replacement permanent resident card. To get a replacement card, he and I had to jump through many hoops and wait for several... Read More

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How You Can Help

5/22/2008 4:13:57 PM

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~Something that encourages an activity or process to begin~

Learn more at www.cass-az.org or call 602-417-9800.

Considering sharing a little of your recent stimulus check to support services for homeless men, women, and children living in our community.

Your financial support will make sure she has a place of safety and security tonight and the chance for a... Read More

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Update on Leonard

5/16/2008 8:47:48 PM

As of today, Leonard has been in his own apartment for about two and one half months. Quite an accomplishment for someone suffering from schizophrenia who is not taking any medication and who only has food stamps as a source of income. He is still keeping his apartment amazingly clean and has a great attitude. Life has not been without difficulties, however. This week... Read More

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Challenges to Ending Homelessness

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Giving back to receive so much more…Volunteer at CASS!

5/15/2008 9:11:05 AM

Water donations received at CASS

There are plenty of ways to support the homeless men, women and children staying at CASS. You could………

Coordinate an in-kind donation drive of clothing, non-perishable food items or water just to name a few;

Come teach/perform/display your own individual artistic expression (i.e. music, art, poetry);

Put your professional skills to use and... Read More

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Life is going well

5/9/2008 7:45:59 PM

This week 'Elizabeth' accomplished quite a bit, despite a broken arm. She attended both of her group therapy classes, her individual counseling session, created a new case plan with her Magellan case manager and attended her monthly appointment with her probation officer. She also got some moderately good news from the Orthopedist, who said that she does not need surgery... Read More

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Golfing to help homeless kids get dental care

5/9/2008 4:04:13 PM

Ever play night golf? Last week, 55 people helped to kick off CASS’ first ever night-time golf tournament to benefit the CASS Dental Clinic. Continental Golf Course in Scottsdale set up a great 9-hole “glow” course (big thanks to James and Steven for all your help) and our golfers tried their best to sink those putts.

Thank you to all who participated - You helped us raise over... Read More

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CASS Dental Clinic, Helping the Homeless

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Some adversity

5/2/2008 7:20:44 PM

While getting out of her new bed recently, 'Elizabeth' got her feet tangled up in her comforter and fell to the ground. She ended up breaking her arm on the fall. Despite tremendous pain and living on her own for the first time in her life, she figured out what she needed to do and called AHCCCS. She was then able to get a cab, courtesy of AHCCCS, and go to an urgent... Read More

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Success Stories, Challenges to Ending Homelessness

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