Bashas' Job Fairs

Bashas’ Food Stores will hold three Job Fairs in metro Phoenix to fill more than 400 full-time and part-time positions for its Food City, Bashas’ andAJ’s Fine Foods locations.

WHEN & WHERE: May 3, 4, and 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3
University of Phoenix – Hohokam Campus
4635 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85040

Wednesday, May 4
University of Phoenix – West Valley Learning Center
9520 W. Palm Lane
West Phoenix, AZ 85037

Thursday, May 5
University of Phoenix – Mesa Learning Center
1620 S. Stapley Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204

Available positions include merchandise, customer service, bakery, deli and meat managers; various chefs; Starbucks baristas; bakery, deli, produce and tortilleria clerks; bookkeepers; cake decorators; bakers; cashiers and courtesy clerks; meat cutters, wrappers and helpers; warehouse order selectors; stockers and night stockers.

Retail/sales experience a plus.
Pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify is required upon offer of employment.

They can offer competitive wages and benefits, and a 5% discount on groceries.

Job Opening

The City of Phoenix is seeking to hire 3 part time mini bus operators. The job # is 4872. You must apply online at phoenix.gov please have a cover letter and resume ready.

The pay rate is set between $15 - $20. Job requirements are a Class B Commercial Drivers License with experience operating a bus.

Good luck!

Project Connect: December

Project Connect is for Individuals and families who need assistance with housing, shelter, benefits, identification, and other basic health and human services. We invite people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their current housing or shelter. 

The event will be located at the First New Life Missionary Baptist church, 1902 W. Roeser Ave, Phoenix AZ 85041 and will happen Tuesday, Dec 21 2010 8AM to 3PM. 

Services Provided;

Employment services, medical care, affordable rental services, clothing,
personal care items, spiritual support, behavioral health, substance abuse
services, shelter providers, haircuts, showers, bicycle repair, DES, Social
Security, Veteran benefits and more. If you have children, a supervised area for
children to play while you meet with service agencies will be provided.

Focus Market Research - Income Opportunity

Focus Market Research is looking for people ages 22-29 to answer questions in a paid Focus Group. 

Their number is 480.339.8585

They are looking for people who drink the following;

Smart Water
Propel
Sobe Life Water
Vitamin Water
Nestle Pure Life

They pay $125 for 3 hours. They are located in Scottsdale at 6710 E. Camleback suite 130 call 480.339.8585 to apply over the phone. If they don’t answer leave your voice mail number as a call back number.

St. Mary’s - Community Kitchen

The Community Kitchen is now taking application for their 16 week Food Service Training program. For more information call 602.269.8332. This is a hands on Job Training program that also helps with Job Placement. You can apply by phone or email communitykitchen@firstfoodbank.org

You can find more information at http://www.firstfoodbank.org/communitykitchen.html

Free Prescription Card

The City of Phoenix now has a free prescription card that is open to the entire public. The card is available at the 3 Family Service Centers;

The John F Long, The Travis L Williams, Sunnyslope

For their numbers and location you can call CIR at 602.263.8856 and ask for the closets Family Service Center to you.

The card saves you up to 65% off brand name and generic prescriptions, it works in over 59,000 Pharmacies, with no fees and one card is good for the entire family. You can even use it to fill pet prescriptions. The card even has discounts on lab and imagining tests.

Family Health & Awareness Fair

Saturday November 20th from 9am to 12pm the Maryvale Family Health Center located at 4011 N. 51st Ave 85031 - South of 51st Ave and Indian School (behind the DMV) will be hosting a FREE Family Health & Awareness Fair.

Medical Screenings available include:
Glucose
Blood Pressure
Vision Checks
Body Fat Analysis
Pregnancy Testing
Hearing Testing
Visual Dental Screening
Height and Weight
Ask an OBGYN
Ask a Pediatrician

Maricopa Integrated Health Systems Eligibility Specialist will be available to help with AHCCCS enrollments, and with Financial Assistance appointments.

Other resources include WIC information and referrals, Southwest Human Development, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, Magellan Health Services and plenty more.

There will also be a Children's Corner with face painting, games, and raffles/giveaways.

For more information you can call 602.344.1841 or visit www.mihs.org

Employment Fair

The Goodwill Peoria Career Center will be having an Employment Event Thursday November 18th from 10am to 12pm located at 6750 W. Peoria Ave. #115 Peoria, AZ 85345 on the NW corner of 67th Ave and Peoria.

Perspective employers schedule to be there will be Avon - looking to hire representatives, Wells Fargo - looking to hire Bankers and Tellers, Dept of Corrections is looking for Correction Officers, Cactus Wren is looking to hire CNA positions they offer training and help with placement.

For more information you can call 602.535.4407 or visit goodwillaz.org

Holiday Gifts

I've been able to find a ton of information on how to help you find gifts for your children this holiday season.

The first referral has no restrictions on location and is sponsored by the Interfaith Co-op Ministries and is for children 15yrs and younger. You sign up by visiting Interfaith Co-op at 501 S 9th St. 85007 Monday - Saturday from 9am to 11am. Last day to sign up is Nov 30th. You don't have to wait in line just let them know you are their to sign up for toys. This is good while supplies last.

The next referral is a different and based off where you are located if you live in the North Valley please call 602.488.2070, East Valley call 602.488.2276, Central and South Phoenix call 602.413.2473 and West Valley call 602.348.6502. Due to the high volume of calls you may have to leave a message with a call back number to get more information. If you are leaving your Voice Mail number make sure to let them know it is only a messaging number and you will not be able to answer so that they know to leave as many details as possible.

Good luck!

Thanksgiving Dinner!

I have information on the big Thanksgiving Dinner in Downtown Phoenix plus a hotline you can call to find other Thanksgiving dinner closer to you!

The Downtown Dinner is put on by the Salvation Army and will be at the Wyndham Hotel located at 50 E. Adams St. in their Pueblo Room Thursday November 25th  from 11am to 1pm. You should arrive early as I'm sure there will be a line.

To call and find other Thanksgiving Dinner please call 602.263.8856 or 1.800.352.3792 to have a person search for a dinner closer to you.

Stay safe these holidays!