Tempe Human Services Needs Assessment

Assessing Human Services Needs in Tempe for 2024 and Beyond

Tempe Community Council (TCC) has launched its tri-annual Human Services Needs Assessment to better understand and address the evolving needs of Tempe residents.  This in-depth study is being conducted in partnership with Arizona State University’s Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC). 

A key part of this process is hearing directly from community members through a community-wide survey designed to gather input and lived experiences from  Tempe residents and those receiving services.  

Using data collected from the survey and preliminary assessment report, we will continue reviewing results and developing prioritization strategies over the coming months.  A final report will be shared in 2025.  

We thank all community members and human services providers who have contributed to this important work.  Your input helps us better understand current needs and trends, prioritize effectively, and develop community-informed solutions.    

WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE ASSESSMENT EFFORTS?

We aimed to ensure the diverse voices were heard throughout this process, with a specific focus on outreach to the following communities:

  • People experiencing homelessness or houselessness
  • Seniors and older adults  65+
  • Adults with children or youth in the household
  • People with disabilities
  • Undocumented individuals
  • Low-income workers
  • Survivors of domestic and sexual violence
  • Spanish-speaking residents
  • Racial and ethnic communities that have been traditionally underrepresented 
  • Other historically marginalized populations

COMMUNITY Voice Matters

Your participation continues to be vital. If there are additional ways we can collaborate to engage the Tempe community, please reach out. Gathering a broad, representative range of perspectives helps ensure that local services are informed by the people they are meant to serve—not only during this assessment but year-round.

Together, we can ensure that every voice in Tempe is heard and that our human services system is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of a

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Questions?
Kim Van Nimwegen, Community Impact Manager
480.858.2303 or Email >