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Age Friendly Tempe
 480-350-8534

 

The City of Tempe is honored to partner with the World Health Organization, through AARP Arizona, to be an Age-Friendly Community. The City of Tempe received this designation in November 2022.

The World Health Organization defines the Age-Friendly cities concept as “a local response to encouraging active aging by optimizing opportunities for health, participation and security.” Their proposed eight interconnected domains guided Tempe in its efforts to identify and address barriers to the well-being and participation of older adults.

 The Office of Education, Career, and Family Services is pleased to support and lead the implementation of Tempe’s Age-Friendly Plan, and to continuing to be a City that maintains a strong commitment to serving the various needs of our community, and in alignment with the principles of an Age-Friendly Community, supports the health, vibrancy, and livability of our community for all ages.

New initiative

In 2023-24, the Office of Education, Career and Family Services is enhancing its programming. Services for older adults in Tempe will be more inclusive and improve quality of life through expanded access to technology, dementia support and meaningful volunteer opportunities.

A new initiative, Enhancing Community Connectedness, is designed to meet needs in both Tempe and neighboring Guadalupe with a focus on serving Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Plans include a new slate of bi-lingual programs and services, activities that can help reduce social isolation and wider outreach efforts to make sure that a diversity of residents is connected to the city’s offerings. Read more here.

Contact us

Contact Age-Friendly Tempe to learn more- 480-350-8534 or Agefriendly@tempe.gov

Click here to view the City of Tempe's Age-Friendly Action Plan.

 

 

Opportunities are available for residents and community members of all ages and abilities, with specific programs designed for adults 50+.  

 

With the help of community partnerships, Tempe is able to offer many services and resources for older adults in our community.

 

 

Escalante- Older Adult Technology Resource Fair

The Older Adult Technology Resource Fair will be held at Escalante Multigenerational Center on October 3, 2023 from 9:30am-1:30pm in the Bravo Room.

Older adults 50+, who live in Tempe or Guadalupe and do not have access to a computer or home internet, are invited to join us for our Older Adult Technology Resource Fair.  Qualifying older adults will be loaned a Chromebook laptop and internet hotspot at no cost to the participant. 

 Participants must meet the following requirements to qualify:

  • Must be at least 50 years old.
  • Do not have access to a computer at home.
  • Currently reside in Tempe or Guadalupe with proof of residency such as a valid state-issued ID, voter registration card, or mail/utility bill postmarked within the last 30 days.
  • Able to provide a government issued photo ID such as a valid driver's license, state-issued ID, military ID, or valid passport.
  • Participate in low-income programs such as SNAP or Section 8, or have a household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Leve.  Proof of program participation or income, such as 2023 SNAP awards letter, federal or state tax return, social security statements or W-2.  Click here to view 2023 income limits.

Applicants MUST bring their proof of eligibility documents to the Resource Fair.  Upon document approval, older adults will receive their loaned device and be trained on how to use it. 

Additional resources will also be available.

The Connect Tempe Program is designed to support digital equity for low-income older adults through access to free services such as loanable laptops and internet hotspots, hands-on technology classes, and 1:1 technology assistance.

 

 

 

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