Scottsdale Human Services

06/11/2026

Don’t miss our June Family Fridays at Vista del Camino Community Center! 🌞✨
 
Join us for one of our upcoming free, family-friendly summer recreation programs: 
 
🪸 Under the Sea | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12 
🌟 Glow Party | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 26 
 
Learn more and register at Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Summer Family”

06/03/2026

We want to give a special thank you to Neighbors Helping Neighbors for their generous $5,000 donation to Scottsdale’s Beat the Heat Program. 👏
 
Beat the Heat helps provide homebound seniors in our community with the essentials they need to get through the Arizona summer. Items include food, pantry items and toiletries. Staff take time during their visits to connect with the seniors, make sure their utilities are working and help with any other assistance they may need. 🏠☀️
 
Thank you, Neighbors Helping Neighbors - you will make an incredible impact on the community this summer. 🙌
 
For more information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Beat the Heat Program”

05/28/2026

Staff and volunteers are getting to work packing Beat the Heat delivery bags! 🥵💪
 
Scottsdale Human Services Staff teamed up with Scottsdale Community Partners volunteers to fill bags with necessary food, beverage and toiletry items to help homebound seniors beat the heat this summer. 🤝🛍️
 
Thank you to those who made donations, you will be making a huge impact this summer! 🤗
 
Learn more about Beat the Heat at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Beat the Heat”

05/22/2026

Crisis Response K-9 Fender can handle a crisis, but his packing skills are a little ruff. 🫣🐶

Scottsdale’s Back to School Program helps income-eligible Scottsdale students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade get the necessary school supplies, clothing and shoes to start the new school year right. 🏫✨

We are currently in need of the following items to be donated:
🎒Backpacks
📘1 inch or 2 inch binders

Donations can be dropped off at Granite Reef Senior Center from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday throughThursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays through August. 🤝

Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Back to School Program”

05/20/2026

05/15/2026

Have you always thought the Scottsdale Food Bank only hands out canned goods? Think again! 📦🌟

Scottsdale’s Food Bank gives out almost 90% fresh food to its customers. From fruits and veggies to baked goods, a customer’s food box is filled with much more than just soup and beans. 🥦🍓

Customers can also request speciality items such as pet food, paper products or toiletries. 🧻🐾

The Food Bank is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 480-312-2323. 🗓️

For more information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Food Bank”

05/13/2026

Last call for donations to support Scottsdale seniors this summer 💙

The city of Scottsdale’s program helps provide heat relief items for home-bound seniors and connects them with additional resources through staff and volunteers.

Your support makes a real difference during extreme heat season.

📍 Drop off donations at Granite Reef Senior Center
📅 Through May 15
🕗 Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Monetary donations are also accepted through May 15.

Help us ensure Scottsdale seniors stay safe and cool this summer.

Learn more: https://youtu.be/5YxHWZ16ddo

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Scottsdale Human Services for receiving the Impact Story of the Year Award from Salt River Project (SRP) at the annual SRP Luncheon! 🥳👏
 
This recognition celebrates the incredible teamwork and compassion while hosting their first POWER UP Day at Granite Reef Senior Center. Staff from Vista del Camino and Paiute Neighborhood Center alongside Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Center staff came together to support Scottsdale seniors with utility assistance. 🏡✨
 
By helping residents navigate Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Home Energy Assistance Fund (HEAF) programs, staff ensured seniors received personalized, dignified care and seamless support. This award reflects the department’s commitment to partnership, communication,  exceptional customer service and the meaningful impact created when our community comes together. 🤝💙

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐✨

This past week our Senior Centers celebrated all mothers and mother-figures with beautiful luncheons. Granite Reef and Via Linda Senior Center had afternoons filled with delicious food, entertainment and making memories with loved ones and their peers. 🫖🍓👒

We hope that every mother and mother-figure is celebrated and appreciated today! 🤗

05/09/2026

The Scottsdale Mayor’s Youth Council (SMYC) recently held their annual Youth Town Hall where they discussed the effects of social media on youth. 📱✨

SMYC gathered and heard from local experts on all things social media, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the impact on teens while having an open dialogue. 🗣️

SMYC is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year! Hear from two current SMYC members on their experience and why you should join. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior, live in Scottsdale or attend a Scottsdale school. Applications are due Friday, May 22 and interviews will take place in June. 🌟

Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Mayor’s Youth Council”