Find out about AZ Charities you can give your AZ State Taxes to

Arizona is one of the few states that allows you to choose where a portion of your AZ State taxes goes.  The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Coalition is an organization of 30 charities working together to get the message out.  Yes, it is TRUE, you can direct your AZ State tax dollars and help your favorite charities. There are two tax credits available to individual income taxpayers for charitable donations:  one for donations to Qualifying Charitable Organizations and one for donations to Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations.  To learn more about the organizations that make up the AZ Charitable Tax Credit Coalition or to donate to your favorite charity, click on Arizona Charitable Tax Credit | Give Local Keep Local, or read about some of the charities below.

Southern Arizona Legal Aid has provided free civil legal aid to the most vulnerable in our communities since 1951. Who you help when you give to SALA: A ninety year old COVID patient trying to get back into her apartment after an illegal eviction lock-out; A mother trying to provide safety for herself and her children; A widowed veteran facing foreclosure on his home. To support access to justice, visit our website https://www.sazlegalaid.org/how-to-give/ QCO 20401

Beacon Group’s mission is to create opportunities for people with disabilities. We currently serve over 1,800 people with disabilities each year, through job training and placement, supported and center-based employment and day treatment programs. We are the largest provider of workforce development and employment for persons with disabilities in Southern Arizona and last year placed 329 individuals into competitive employment. To donate to Beacon Group, please visit https://www.beacongroup.org/donate/ QCO 20348

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern Arizona nurtures the health and well-being of children and their families. All donations are used locally to keep families together when their child is facing a critical illness. Gifts from individuals account for 70% of our annual budget, and we also accept donations of cryptocurrency and appreciated securities. Looking to donate your RMD from an IRA? We can help! You can give by visiting rmhctucson.org/donate or by calling 520-326-0060.QCO 20567

Andrea had reached the end of a very dark and dangerous road. When she came to the Miracle Center, she didn’t have much hope. She had failed too many times to believe this would be any different. But at Miracle Center she learned about God’s unconditional love. They were patient, supportive, gentle yet stern with her when needed. They loved her until she could love herself. Find out more or donate at MiracleCenterAZ.org. QCO 20124

Growing up with drugs and violence was totally normal to Victoria. But when her parents were pulled over by a policeman with their car full of drugs, she and her brother were taken by DCS to GAP Ministries. There she found love and security. She says, “they made me who I am today. Without GAP I wouldn’t be walking the path I am on now.” Give your Foster Care Tax Credit at gaptaxcredit.com QFCO 10020

Since 1970, The Haven has promoted a welcoming space, free of judgement, guilt, and shame where women and women with children receive therapeutic care for substance use disorders. Our residential and outpatient services use evidence-based treatment modalities and trauma-informed therapies catered to women’s mental health and recovery needs. Research shows that relationships, especially with family and children, play an important role in women’s substance use, treatment, and relapse. www.thehaventucson.org QCO 20590