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 Primavera sows the seeds of change by strengthening lives, building communities, and advocating for social justice. To address our mission, Primavera's innovative programs and services provide a full range of opportunities to help people transition from poverty to greater well-being and security. Emergency ServicesEmergency Relief and Shelter – Street outreach, drop-in day centers and overnight shelters, offer immediate relief for families and individuals who are homeless. Mail and message service, eviction prevention, case management, food and clothing are available, as well as a place to escape the heat and cold and to find rest and support. HousingTransitional and Rental Housing – 184 apartment units for families, couples and individuals are located in numerous sites throughout the city and county. Varying levels of case management are available to support those who are rebuilding their lives while recovering from homelessness, illness and/or upgrading their employment. Employment ServicesJob Readiness and Placement – Primavera's employment services assist homeless and near homeless adults learn new skills, enter or re-enter and succeed in the job market. Special emphasis is placed on job placement with ex-prisoners. A continuum of services including job counseling, case management, job search classes, and job placement assist over 900 individuals annually. HomeOwnership Program– Primavera's HomeOwnership Program helps people obtain home ownership through one-on-one credit counseling and home buyer education classes. These classes are open to the public. Financial and down payment assistance is available for low and moderate income families. Financial Education Program– Primavera offers financial education seminars; this program is designed to teach people to develop financial goals and understand budget issues, to learn positive ways to attack credit problems, and strategies to successfully deal with debt and related matters. Neighborhood Revitalization – Primavera is committed to helping families find affordable and stable housing. The area in which housing is located is a dominant factor in the long-term safety and success for these families. Primavera has been assisting in neighborhood revitalization plans for transitional areas to address the need for stronger neighborhoods. Making homes livable and safe increases the value of the home and also creates positive change in the community.
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 Community education events and forums provide opportunities for learning about the complex, multifaceted causes of and solutions to end homelessness. Primavera carries out advocacy on issues addressing the intrinsic injustice of homelessness and the structural solutions available, such as: community investment in safe, affordable housing, workforce development, restoration of rights for former prisoners, and re-entry strategies for those leaving prison. Community organizing and outreach with neighborhoods seeking to participate in prisoner re-entry and community re-integration is carried out with the Weed and Seed Coalitions. A Call to Action!Arizona State Attorney General, Terry Goddard is bringing together top authorities in the state to discuss possible Predatory Lending Legislation. Payday lending can be considered predatory, with interest rates in the triple digits! Most people that borrow find themselves in a cycle of increasing debts that can end up costing thousands of dollars. Arizona State Representative Marian McClure is heading a ballot initiative to put an end to payday lending, a practice that targets vunerable individuals and hurts Arizona families. Email jconway@primavera.org to sign the petition today!
The Primavera Foundation is pleased to be a chartered member of NeighborWorks® America, a nationwide network of community development organizations across the United States who are actively engaged in revitalization strategies that strengthen communities and expand the supply of affordable housing. The standards for being a NeighborWorks® member are high. Primavera must continually undergo a rigorous audit and review to ensure that taxpayer money is being invested in ways that produce results for citizens. NeighborWorks® America provides financial support, technical assistance and training, enabling Primavera to build and strengthen our organizational capacity in ways that serve our community.
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  PRIMAVERA COOKS!2008 BEGINS!Get engaged and have fun with Primavera Cooks! series of dining events in the summer. OCTOBER 2, 200825th ANNIVERSARY PARTYGet ready to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Primavera and hear the stories of people finding pathways out of poverty... FEELING THE ECONOMIC CRUNCH? Arizona Department of Economic Security is sponsoring a webpage with resources to help you through these challenging economic times. |
