For some in Central and Northern Arizona, APS provides much more than electricity. The largest electric utility in Arizona, APS contributes more than $10 million annually to community organizations and programs to help those in need of food and/or shelter. “Combatting hunger and ensuring food security are important focus areas within one of our strategic pillars - human needs and services,” said APS Director of Community Affairs Tina Marie Tentori. “For example, our giving programs support … [Read more...] about APS Feeds Hungry, Shelters Homeless
Coalition for Compassion and Justice
CCJ Launching Mobile Home Park, Larger Thrift Shop
Encouraged by what seems to be an improving economy, the Prescott-based Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) is moving ahead with two major projects. One is to create an affordable housing project consisting of an estimated 20-unit mobile home park to accommodate homeless or low-income individuals and/or families. The second is the early April opening of the CCJ Thrift Store in its new location at 531 Madison Avenue, adjacent to Miller Valley Road. Both projects have been in the … [Read more...] about CCJ Launching Mobile Home Park, Larger Thrift Shop
Coalition for Compassion and Justice Has New Leadership
Prescott’s largest homeless shelter operated by the 17-year-old Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) has a new executive director. Jessi Hans had served as assistant director since February of 2017. Hans, a native of Iowa, attended Northwest Missouri State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree. For several years before joining the CCJ staff, she had worked with women and their children, helping them find jobs, homes and healthy living environments. She also worked recently … [Read more...] about Coalition for Compassion and Justice Has New Leadership
Expanding Thrift Store to Bring Numerous Outcomes
The popular Thrift Store, owned and operated by the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ), is moving to a new location that will more than double its merchandising space. “Because of the move, we’ll fulfill even more our goal of providing clothing, shoes and household items to those who can’t always afford to purchase them new,” said Saul Fein, CCJ board president. Located at 1034 Fair St. (across the street north from the Yavapai County Administration Building), the Thrift Store will … [Read more...] about Expanding Thrift Store to Bring Numerous Outcomes