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FAQ - UPDATED 2/12/2010

Q: What is Shower Power!? A: Shower Power! is the ambitious and exciting class project of Tempe Leadership Class XXV. Inspired by the Tempe Leadership classes that have come before them, Class XXV has seized upon an outstanding project that will benefit Tempe now and leave a legacy of caring far into the future. This project, known as Shower Power!, will provide showers to homeless individuals who participate in the Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP), which provides overnight shelter to the working homeless. Tempe Community Action Agency (TCAA) is a non-profit human services organization that created and manages I-HELP. Seven nights a week, 25 faith-based organizations open up their facilities to provide shelter, food, and other services to the growing population of working homeless in our community through the I-HELP program.
Q: What is Tempe Leadership? A: Tempe Leadership is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, community-spirited program of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce that identifies emerging leaders and fosters leadership skills through education, experience, exposure and service to the Tempe community. http://www.tempeleadership.org Q: Who is in Tempe Leadership Class XXV? A: Class XXV members are; Bobbie Bennett, Nancy Berg, Eric Bergman, Tanya Chavez, Angela Creedon, David Felix, Joel Gilmore, Linda Huber, Kevin Kaesberg, Sandra Keeme, Lauren Kuby, Tiffany Miner, Michael Parker, Durrie Parks, Alissa Pierson, Stephen Sparks.
Q: What services for the homeless does Tempe currently provide? A: There are no shelters or day services for the homeless in Tempe. Showers are available to the homeless on a first-come-first-serve basis only twice a week (Monday and Friday) at only one location, the First United Methodist Church. We discovered that 30% of those benefiting from I-HELP who have obtained jobs, have then lost those jobs due their inability to bathe.
Q: What is the Shower Power! mobile trailer? A: Shower Power is a mobile shower facility that will allow for 2 showers at a time. Tempe Leadership is raising the money for the design, construction and delivery of the Shower Power! mobile shower trailer and a contribution to hygiene supplies. TCAA has generously offered to maintain and run the mobile shower trailer through its I-HELP program.Q: What need does Shower Power! Fill? A: Shower Power is a mobile-shower facility that will enable working homeless in our community to take showers and help them to get and retain jobs while moving towards self- sufficiency.
Q: Who is responsible for Shower Power! once it is purchased? A: Tempe Leadership is raising the money for the design, construction and delivery of the Shower Power! mobile shower trailer and for a contribution to hygiene supplies. TCAA will operate the Shower Power! trailer including moving it from place to place, licensing, insuring, and garaging it. TCAA has arranged with each of the providers to allow the mobile trailer and to supply water. Garaging and grey water disposal is coordinated by TCAA through the City of Tempe. TCAA is fully committed to sustaining it once the unit has been given to them. TCAA will also maintain this site for at least a year to allow donors and anyone who is interested to track Shower Power!.
Q: How Can I Help? A: Tempe Leadership Class XXV has put together a suite of fund raising opportunities, including direct monetary donations, and one time corporate/business sponsorships to purchase the mobile shower unit and associated hygiene products. To make our dream a reality, we must raise $25,000 (we are over two thirds of the way there!)
"Time is short and the community is ever-increasing," according to Class XXV member Lauren Kuby. “We live in challenging economic times with many charities in need. Please help us make Shower Power! a reality and contribute, even a small amount, today."
Q: I currently support several charities with on-going donations. Is this a long term commitment? A: Tempe Leadership is raising the money for the design, construction and delivery of the Shower Power! mobile shower trailer and for a contribution to hygiene supplies. TCAA has generously offered to maintain and run the mobile shower trailer through its I-HELP program. While Leadership and TCAA welcome on-going gifts, this campaign is a one time capital campaign. You can give once, right now to help make Shower Power! a reality.
Q: WANT TO HELP TEMPE WORKING HOMELESS WITHOUT IT COSTING YOU A CENT? A: Did you know that you can give up to $200 (up to $400 for a couple) to an Arizona charity that benefits the working poor and receive an AZ tax credit for the same amount? It will lower the amount of taxes you pay or increase your refund for 2010!
Q: How can I make a tax-deductible donation?
Please contact Lauren Kuby, Fund Raising Committee Chair regarding sponsorship and in-kind donations. lauren.kuby@asu.edu


Make an online donation to our partner, Tempe Community Action Agency, at www.tempeaction.org and receive a state tax credit of up to $200 per person ($400 for a couple). Click “Donate Now” and choose Shower Power from the drop-down menu. Or mail a check, made out to TCCA (write “Shower Power” on the memo line): TCCA, 2150 E Orange St, Tempe AZ 85281


Shop and enjoy a discount buffet at Tempe Whole Foods all day February 24. A percentage of the profits will benefit Shower Power!

Q: Will I get to see Shower Power! if I donate?
Q: I have no money to give, but I have lots of hotel soaps and shampoos that I could donate. Where should I send them? A: Please contact Hygiene Committee Chair Nancy Berg, nberg18@yahoo.com

Q: I can put together an event. Who should I contact? A: Please contact Events Committee Chair Bobbie Bennett, drbobbie@bodywisechiro.net
Q: I can help get the word out about Shower Power!. Who should I contact? A: Please contact PR/Marketing Committee member Tanya Chavez. tanya_chavez@tempe.gov.

Q: What is TCAA? A: TCAA is a non-profit human services organization providing stability and independence to working poor families, children, seniors and homeless since 1966. http://www.tempeaction.org
Q: What is I-HELP A: In 2006, TCAA launched the Tempe Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP), a temporary, rotating, overnight shelter program for homeless individuals. I-HELP consists of a partnership between TCAA and 25 faith-based organizations that work together to provide shelter, food, and other services to the homeless in the city of Tempe. Seven nights a week, faith communities open up their facilities and provide shelter, food, and other services that enable people to become self sufficient. http://www.tempeaction.org/
Q: Who should I contact for additional info? A: Class XXV contacts are;
Fund Raising Lauren Kuby lauren.kuby@asu.edu
Media Info Tanya Chavez tanya_chavez@tmepe.gov
TCAA/I-HELP Stephen Sparks stephens@tempeaction.org
Events Bobbie Bennett drbobbie@bodywisechiro.netHygiene Supplies Nancy Berg nberg18@yahoo.com

Helpful links repeated below.

Online donation https://npo.networkforgood.org/Donate/Donate.aspx?npoSubscriptionId=5164&code=First%20Crush%20TicketsTempe Leadership http://www.tempeleadership.org
Tempe Chamber http://www.tempechamber.org/index.php
TCAA http://www.tempeaction.org
A: There will be a celebration to mark the unveiling of Shower Power! on May 4. Additionally, donors and sponsors can choose to be recognized in a variety of ways, including online recognition. Additional recognition opportunities include an unveiling celebration on May 4, 2010, and the annual gala Conversations in Leadership being held in April 2010.