tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52954748619797954122024-02-08T07:59:33.498-08:00AZ Help NowAZ help now is a blog about community assistance to those in need in Arizona with a goal of providing instant information on where to get help now and not later. Assistance such a food, utility assistance, health care, free to low cost job training, etc.AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-21136550405068392932010-10-21T21:43:00.000-07:002010-10-21T21:48:44.310-07:00REPOSTED 10/20/2010<br /><br />STATE OF ARIZONA is recruiting for Direct Care Providers/DES HAB Tech II<br /><br />This is a great opportunity to secure a job in this tight economy with excellent benefits such as 12 sick days, 12 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, health and disability insurance, etc. The annual salary for this position is $21,259, which is a little over $11 an hour. There is also a salary increase of 5% for swing shift work and 10% for night shift.<br /><br />The main duties of the job is providing direct care services to individuals with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy or epilesy, assisting with personal needs in a group home or community setting. The qualifications for this job could easily be acquired by attending the one-week Caregiver training at Gateway community college coming up in June 2010. Information is listed in the post below.<br /><br />If you are interested in this position you may call Maricopa County at (602) 246-0309. Or you may apply in person at 4000 N. Central, Suite 900, Phoenix, AZ.AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-9555713641162511022010-10-21T21:36:00.000-07:002010-10-21T21:42:07.623-07:00Caregiver Training Scholarships Available!<span style="font-weight: bold;">GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE</span> has upcoming caregiver class starting, "The Principles of Caregiving." This 40-hour course teaches the necessary skills to become a caregiver and become employable in this demanding field here in the metro-phoenix area. The course cost $150.00, however, need based scholarships are available. <br /><br />The upcoming dates are:<br /><br />10/25/2010 - 10/29/2010, 5:00pm - 10:00pm. For more info. (602)286-8158.AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-63110916033935047182010-06-02T13:04:00.000-07:002010-09-20T17:51:54.608-07:00STATE OF ARIZONA is recruiting for Direct Care Providers/DES HAB Tech II<br /><br />This is a great opportunity to secure a job in this tight economy with excellent benefits such as 12 days, 12 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, health and disability insurance, etc. The annually salary for this position is $21,259, which is a little over $11 an hour. There is also a salary increase of 5% for swing shift work and 10% for night shift.<br /><br />The main duties of the job is providing direct care services to individuals with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy or epilesy, assisting with personal needs in a group home or community setting. The qualifications for this job could easily be acquired by attending the one-week Caregiver training at Gateway community college coming up in June 2010. Information is listed in the post below.<br /><br />If you are interested in this position you may call Maricopa County at (602) 246-0309. Or you may apply in person at 4000 N. Central, Suite 900, Phoenix, AZ.AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-38793151059885438882010-06-02T12:53:00.001-07:002010-06-02T12:53:39.835-07:00AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-67722363179486528152010-03-12T07:53:00.000-08:002010-03-12T08:04:22.056-08:00Caregiver Training $150 plus job assistance!<strong>GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE </strong>is offering Summer <strong>Caregiver training.</strong><br /><br />Caregivers are in demand in the valley and the need continues to grow. So, Gateway Community College is offering a very unique, 40 hour Caregiver program this summer, it is the only program of its kind in Maricopa County, the innovative program will offer short term training and job assistance, partnerships with employers, family caregiving awareness/education and access to community networks. The average starting wage for a Caregiver is $9-$15 per hour after training and the 40-hour program only costs $150.<br /><br /><br /><br />If interested, the following summer sessions are forming:<br /><br /><br /><br />June 22-25, 2010, June 29-2, 2010 5pm to 10pm., Gateway Community College, 108N. 40th St, Phoenix AZ.<br /><br /><br /><br />July 13-20, 9 am to 5 pm, Gateway Community College, 108 N. 40th St., Phoenix AZ.<br /><br /><br /><br />for more info or to register contact Nannette Jones 602-286-8158 or <a href="mailto:jonesn@gatewaycc.edu">jonesn@gatewaycc.edu</a>.AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-69612657436928486852010-03-08T15:52:00.000-08:002010-03-08T15:56:54.286-08:00FREE fresh fruit & vegetables 3/15/10<p>On March 15, 2010, at 9:00 am, The Native American Connection in conjunction with St. Mary's food Bank, will sponsor a give away of free fresh fruits and vegetables to the general public. No Identification or qualification required. Only need is to be a family in need. Event specific information listed below:</p><p>When: March 15, 2010</p><p>Time: 9:00 am</p><p>Where: Sunrise Circle Apts. North Parking lot.</p><p>Address: 2922 N. 39th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018.</p><p>For more info. contact: 602-424-0162</p>AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-79742002060665100932009-09-15T22:10:00.000-07:002009-09-15T22:11:03.912-07:00Aid for broken AC unitsHelp available for broken AC units <br /><br />by Colton Shone KTAR<br /><br />Low income households could get their air conditioners fixed or replaced if their unit breaks.<br />The Arizona Community Action Association is teaming up with the City of Phoenix to let people know they can get help.<br /><br />"With the heat being to the level that it is right now in the Valley, people are getting in danger by not having their AC working," Cynthia Zwick of the Arizona Community Action Association said. "And often what we find, they have a tendency not to turn the AC on if they are concerned about having to pay other bills."<br /><br />Zwick said thanks to new stimulus money they'll be able to help 8,000 homes with cooling and heating costs in the next three years. <br />Arizona Community Action Association web site at http://www.azcaa. org/AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-34957807302095701602009-09-13T12:48:00.000-07:002009-09-13T12:55:51.306-07:00Free Flu shots to the unemployed<p><strong>*CVS Minute Clinic and Walgreens </strong>- will give those who are unemployed and looking for work a flu regular flu shot which normally cost $25. This program starts 09/17/09, and in total 100,000 shots will be given. You may need a voucher to receive the shot so you can call1(866) 484-8687 for more information.</p><p><strong>*Free Maricopa County Prescription Discount Card</strong> - If you do not have any insurance and live in Maricopa County you can get a 20% off prescription discount card. The cards are available at public libraries, WIC offices or you can call 1 (877) 321-2652. Most local major pharmacies except the card like Fry's, Basha's, Walmart, Walgreens, Safeway, Sam's Club.</p>AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-67673949365408650102009-09-13T11:23:00.000-07:002009-09-13T11:50:22.295-07:00Emergency Food Assistance<p><strong>*Food Banks - </strong>At some part of many peoples lives they find they need help. With the current economy people who never, ever thought they would need a helping hand now do. No matter what the reason no one should go without food and that is why there is help here in Arizona. Go to: www.azfoodbanks.org for a directory of hundreds of food banks operating in your community today. click on the 2009 Food Program by county link.</p><p><strong>*WIC (Women, Infants and Children)</strong> - If you are a parent or guardian of a child 5 years old or younger you may qualify for a nutriential program that gives vouchers for several gallons of milk, a pound of cheese, boxes of cereal, juice, peanut butter, beans and starting in October fresh fruits and vegetables. You do not need an appointment. You can walk in and leave with vouchers the same day.</p>AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5295474861979795412.post-31636629979739262932009-09-13T09:59:00.000-07:002009-09-13T10:32:53.825-07:00Utility Assistance in Phoenix Arizona<p>There are several places to get <strong>emergency utility assistance</strong> in Phoenix, Arizona and surrounding cities. I have outlined several below:</p><p>* <strong>The Salvation Army</strong> - Offers APS bill assistance for those demonstrating extenuating circumstances and need. They have a lifetime assistance help to you of 3 times, so only contact if you really can not pay the bill yourself. (602) 267-4122.</p><p>*<strong>Phoenix Catholic Charities</strong> - Offers utility assistance up to $200 dollars. This is a loan and it has to be paid back. You must attend a class first in order to be considered. (602) 997-6105. www.catholiccharitiesaz.com.</p><p>*<strong>DES (Department of Economic Security)</strong> - (LHEAP) The federal government will pay your utility bill one time if needed. You must go through DES to apply for this assistance. www.az.des.gov</p><p>*<strong>APS </strong>- Offers low income family a 40% reduction in cost for those who are eligible and apply. If you have recently lost your job or your income has decreased significantly over the last year you may want to contact them and apply as it takes 30 to 45 to process the application. www.aps.com</p>AZ help nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11435672643622499232noreply@blogger.com30