AZCEND earns four-star rating from Charity Navigator
AZCEND is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates AZCEND as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator is America’s largest and most-utilized…
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AZCEND receives Chandler Chamber 2023 Community Cup Award
Chandler, AZ – In recognition of their outstanding dedication and transformative work in the community, AZCEND has been chosen as the recipient of the Chandler Chamber 2023 Community Cup Award. This prestigious accolade celebrates AZCEND’s unwavering commitment to their mission of providing help and hope to those in need. The award acknowledges AZCEND’s remarkable achievements…
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Without a Home: Roots of metro Phoenix homelessness problem runs deep
By Taylor Tasler KTAR.com PHOENIX – The issue of homelessness in metro Phoenix has been a fixture in local and national headlines recently, but the complex problem has been growing for some time. The number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County increased by over 70% between 2017 and 2023, according to the point-in-time (PIT) census conducted…
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Chandler Christian Community Center unveils new name, AZCEND
Chandler Christian Community Center Unveils New Name, AZCEND After 50 years of service to the communities in Southeast Valley, local nonprofit organization embraces new brand that reflects its evolution and future. Chandler, AZ. May 16, 2017 – In front of a crowd of staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors, clients, and local church and community dignitaries, the…
Read morePhoenix-area exhibit puts a face to homelessness
CHANDLER, Ariz. — A new exhibit presents an eye-opening look at homelessness in Chandler. The exhibition, “Portraits of Homelessness,” features pictures of the homeless within the city and allows them to tell their stories to visitors. “Some of their stories talk about why they’re homeless,” said Chandler City Councilmember Kevin Hartke, who helped organize the…
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