Project Description
Basic Needs & So Much More!
FOR THE NEW CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
Arizona Helping Hands is the largest provider of essential needs for children in foster care in the state.
A Safe Place to Sleep
(new bed or crib)
Diapers & wipes
Dream Kit filled with personal care items
New & gently used clothing
Safety equipment to make the road to becoming a foster parent easier
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Help in the warehouse
Donate one, two or ten beds @ $475 per bed/crib set
Hold a collection drive at your office, service club or place of worship
In 2020
“When I first received the baby from the hospital, I didn’t have much. You sent me home with clothes, blankets and basic necessities I needed to get started. It really took a load off me from the beginning. Everyone at the office is super nice and made me feel very comfortable in a stressful situation.
“Thank you for being kind, caring and just being there for children in need. The kiddos loved everything. Even their own body wash!”
Foster Footlockers for Teens
Give older youth living in group homes a secure place to store their personal and prized possessions, including perhaps, the only family photos and keepsakes they possess.
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Donate one or two footlockers @ $125 each
Host a Happy Hour of Hope and invite your friends to learn about Arizona Helping Hands
“Thanks a million for my footlocker. Now the guys in my group home won’t get into my stuff.”
Holiday Toy Drive
Shop at Amazon! AZ Helping Hands Wishlist
Or print and use this list to purchase holiday toys for Arizona Helping Hands:
Every holiday season since 1998, Arizona Helping Hands has provided toys to individuals and organizations through partnerships with businesses, companies, groups, schools, and other local community supporters. We want to make the holidays joyful for children who may not otherwise have a Happy Holiday.
Birthday Dreams
A personalized gift bag filled with perfect gifts and a new book to make every child feel special on their 1st birthday until their 21st birthday. When available, we add in a Birthday in a Bag – birthday party kit complete with cake mix, frosting, candles, cake pan, streamers, and balloons.
For many children in foster care, this is a dream come true—never before having their birthday acknowledged!
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Wrap presents, decorate birthday bags
Donate one, two or ten Birthday Dreams @ $100 each
“You made our son’s 3rd birthday truly special! He loved the gifts. He plays with them all the time. We really appreciate all you do and have done for all our foster kids. We even adopted our daughter – who you helped a few times. Now our hopes are to adopt this boy AND his brother. Once again, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do.
Thank you!”
Back to School Success
Our annual back to school supply drive provides backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies. In 2018 we provided a new backpack with school supplies to more than 6,500 children.
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Bring your company for a team-building experience donating and filling backpacks
Donate one, two or ten backpacks @ $25 each
Hold a Back to School drive at your business, service club or place of worship
“Helping kids start the new school year prepared to be successful is the objective of our Back to School program. Thank you to all who help us make a difference for thousands of boys and girls.”
ARIZONA FOSTER CARE TAX CREDIT
Recurring Donation
Arizona Helping Hands is a qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization.
A DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR CREDIT
It comes right off the top of your Arizona taxes!
NO NEED TO ITEMIZE!
Any Arizona taxpayer can take advantage of the tax credit.
TAKE ALL THE CREDITS!
You can take the Foster Care + Charitable (formerly working poor) + Public School + Private School Tuition tax credits.
Arizona Helping Hands provides basic needs together with love and encouragement to children in foster care.
Your gift* will provide beds, hygiene kits, clothing, diapers, birthday dreams and more!
*Foster tax credit limits are $1,000 for married filing jointly, $500 for single taxpayers.
CHANGE A LIFE TODAY
As long as children are abused and neglected, and as long as drug and alcohol addictions riddle our society, there will be a need for foster care. Whether you need a hand or want to lend one, get in touch.
Together we can make a difference.