In 2011, a small team of volunteers held Arizona’s first Compassion Clinic in Queen Creek. Through the success of the event, the team learned not only that local churches were eager to work together, but also that local people were severely underserved. Exit interviews indicated a disturbing lack of social services and community resources. The biggest obstacle to agencies and churches serving this area was not having a place to meet clients.

Compassion Connect volunteers responded to this need by creating a brand-new model to unite churches to serve: a community resource center they named the Compassion Care Center. For many years, one small building in an impoverished community provided a welcoming space where those in need could receive a wide variety of services, including parenting classes, pregnancy counseling, medical care, English language learning classes, job services, rent and utility assistance, food, clothes, and much more! 

The Arizona team is powered by many volunteers whose faithful service has helped thousands of San Tan Valley residents receive compassionate health care and services.