The Centers for Habilitation

We are still reminiscing about all of the fun we had on prom night a couple of weekends ago, and already can’t wait for the next one!

Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers and father figures in our lives. We appreciate all that you do!

Happy sports day from Team TCH! Some of our staff and supported individuals really knocked it out of the park with their spirit wear⚾️🏀🏈

Thank you to the volunteer students and staff from Notre Dame Preparatory High School for visiting us last week to help spruce up our landscape and spend some quality game time with our supported individuals. We appreciate your time and support!

This is always the highlight of our day! Our supported individuals enjoy the conversation and laughs as they give back and make a difference. We're excited to learn that right after the party most of the bags were distributed to The Salvation Army USA Family Shelter and NourishPHX.

Congrats Jayashree Ganesan! Our CFO is the newest addition to the ASPCA’s board of directors.

Meet Jayashree, a new addition to the ASCPA's board of directors. Growing up, she knew she wanted to be an accountant and had originally set her sights on auditing. Today, she is CFO of The Centers for Habilitation. In her free time, she loves to cook and share great food with others. Please welcome her to the board of directors!

And the winner of our April Employee of the Month is …….Mario Gutierrez! 🥳

Mario is the Project Manager for our Yuma AbilityOne contract. He always puts his team first, never forgetting a birthday and celebrating life events. Mario is deeply involved in the disability community through TCH, Special Olympics, and Autism Speaks. He advocates and raises awareness to create more opportunities for the disability community. Mario truly embodies the spirit of TCH through his actions, words, and dedication. Thank you, Mario!

Today we remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our country. We will never forget.

Thank you, Heather Rodriguez, for 8 years of dedication!

TCH is renovating our facility after 32 years! Construction will begin in June 2024 and is scheudled to finish in early 2025. Watch this presentation to get an idea of the look and feel of our updated space to help provide better access and efficiency for our supported individuals.

TCH Facility Renovation Presentation TCH is renovating our facility after 32 years! Construction will begin in June 2024 and is set to finish in early 2025. Watch this presentation to get an ide...

The Tempe Chamber of Commerce announced their finalists for Business Woman of the Year and Jayashree Ganesan, our CFO, is on the list! Please help us congratulate her in the comments below!

Find out who the winner will be on June 4th at the Diversity in Leadership Conference!
Don't forget to save your seat, this conference will sell out! https://bit.ly/44SArH7

Announcing our finalists for Business Woman of the Year! Please congratulate these incredible ladies and find out who the winner will be on June 4th at the Diversity in Leadership Conference!

Don't forget to save your seat, this conference will sell out! https://bit.ly/44SArH7

Congrats Dawn McMenimen Hocking on being recognized by Phoenix Business Journal as one of the most admired leaders of 2024! 🤩

Phoenix Business Journal's Most Admired Leaders 2024: Dawn Hocking, The Centers for Habilitation - Phoenix Business Journal This 2024 Most Admired Leader honoree shares their leadership strengths, challenges they have faced in their career and how to maintain work-life balance.

Our friends at Threadz Teen Clothes Closet surprised us with some games and puzzles as a Thank You for our support through volunteerism.

Threadz Teen Clothes Closet is a free clothing and school supply resource for Tempe middle and high school teens from all three Tempe school districts. They carry a wide selection of new and/or gently-used clothing and shoes, personal hygiene items, school supplies and more. Interested in donating?

Visit their site at https://www.tempecommunitycouncil.org/threadz/donations/ for items needed and drop off locations.

State Farm teaming with Best Buddies Arizona to host a BBQ at TCH for our supported individuals. Thank you Stacie Wylie for organzing this fun and engaging event.

Best Buddies programs builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom and mother figures out there. Thank you for all you do!

Anolther great monthly packing party for Women4Women Tempe!
Thanks to Heather Rodriguez for all she does, Jeanie Ghan, Barbara Mishler, Rose Ellis, Amy Hansen, Chris, Stephanie and Henry for helping.

Make a difference this Saturday, May 11th! Take part in the nation's largest food drive, Stamp Out Hunger, right from your doorstep. 🏡 Donate locally by leaving non-perishable foods by your mailbox. 📫

Want to get more involved? Lend a hand to our letter carriers and help unload collected donations. Your support is invaluable! Register at https://bit.ly/4b5o2lE 🙌👏.

For more about Stamp Out Hunger 2024, visit https://bit.ly/3UvQVAh 🍽️💓

2024 Stamp Out Hunger - Saturday, May 11

We had three groups of volunteers at one of our group homes cultivating plants and painting the backyard wall. Thank you for your time, donations, and talents!!

Julie Grove Realtor - West USA coordinating the efforts with East Valley Service Club, Desert Point Garden Club, Sun Country Iris Society who donated all of the plants and neighbors from the -Montana-Del-Sur-Phoenix-Arizona community.

Have you ever dined in a cave? If not, Canyonlands Restaurant at Bearizona is the adventure you need. Get tickets for the TCH Monster Mash 2024: Angels & Devils and you'll have a chance to win a carload pass donated by Bearizona and you can try this for yourself. But seriously, who's dined here?

Make sure to stop by Canyonlands, warm up and grab a bite while exploring the Bearizona park! We've got something everyone can enjoy!

Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department stopped by and gave our supported individuals a tour of the truck! We appreciate their dedication and hard work as they protect, help, educate and provide the highest level of service to the community.

The Tempe Police Mounted Unit came to visit us! Officer CW and Officer JR were very popular. 🐴

Learn more about the importance of our programs for disabled Arizonans, providing equal opportunities to all on 88.7 The Pulse

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Now available on-demand: shares the importance of their programs for disabled Arizonans, providing equal opportunities to all.

Access The Public Pulse via webstream by clicking "Listen Live" on 887thepulse.com, or download the mobile app: 88.7 The Pulse AZ for Apple/Android devices and navigate to the "Podcasts" tab.

We're proud to be part of the military community in Arizona employing anywhere from 130 to 200 individuals with disabilities at the four military sites. Thank you Tempe Chamber of Commerce for creating the Military Affairs Committee of which our Director of Develpment Dawn McMenimen Hocking is also a member.

And the winner is… Meaghan Riordan! 🏆Congratulations to our March Employee of the Month.

Meaghan is part of the QA team and brings a positive attitude to work, even when faced with challenges. Taking on extra tasks, and looking for ways to improve the lives of our supported individuals are a few examples of going above and beyond. Meaghan was instrumental in helping TCH receive a communication grant, securing much-needed technology, and ensuring our supported individuals have more control over their lives. TCH is lucky to have this hard-working dedicated employee on the team!

"With the tremendous help of these fabulous (or "totally rad," as Dawn's shirt says) TCH friends, our Tempe Leadership class pulled off our big fundraiser last night. Being one that generally hates to dress up, I definitely was rooting for the "no theme" option as we were planning, but I'll admit: this 80's outfit was fantastically comfortable, and the decades theme helped make for a fun night. Can't wait to see (and use!) the new wellness room we're funding!"
Krista Hetsler