GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE - ASA Now Ongoing Sponsorship Opportunities

ASA Now raises awareness about Arizona’s foster care crisis and provides opportunities for our community to volunteer and make a positive impact on the lives of our most vulnerable population: children who were abused, abandoned, or neglected by the very people who were supposed to protect them.

ASA Now is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization that provides 24/7 support to thousands of children and families impacted by foster care in Arizona. We warmly welcome volunteers of all ages and donors who share our commitment to improving the lives of our most vulnerable population.

Our devoted volunteers serve group home, kinship, foster, and foster-adoptive caregivers across Arizona, ensuring that every child and youth impacted by foster care feels safe, supported, and empowered.

To directly assist children, youth, and families affected by foster care, ASA Now has established a comprehensive “one-stop” healing space that caters to immediate needs. We embrace these individuals by providing a wide range of services, including 24/7 Immediate Needs Clothing Orders, 24/7 Immediate Needs Food Boxes, 24/7 Telephonic Assistance, 24/7 Birthday Gifts, and High School Graduation/GED Completion Cakes. Additionally, we host monthly Foster Children’s Birthday Celebrations, Family Socials, Support Groups, and Food Distribution events. Throughout the year, we organize Holiday events, Retreats, Family Camps, and Parent Night Out programs that offer much-needed respite for caregivers.

The services we provide to children, youth, and families impacted by foster care are made possible through the talents and time provided by our angel volunteers and donors who truly care about making an impact in the lives of our most vulnerable population. We provide opportunities for individuals, families, school groups, and businesses to volunteer and serve the foster care community. This creates meaningful pathways for community involvement and support.

To the best of our knowledge, ASA Now is the only non-profit organization in Arizona that provides continuous assistance to group homes, kinship, and foster families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Over the past seven years, your support has allowed us to extend our helping hand to 54,052 children and 18,664 families. The total value of items distributed during this time has reached an astonishing $2,182,342.

We cordially invite you to explore the sponsorship opportunities listed below and kindly consider supporting our mission. Your involvement has been an integral part of our journey, and it's your commitment that continues to bestow upon our community the invaluable "Gift of Hope." Thank you!

Please consider making a charitable contribution and help us continue to serve our most vulnerable population.

ASA Now receives no funding from the federal or state government. Our funding depends entirely on generous individual and corporate donors.

STATE TAX CREDIT:

ASA Now is recognized as a 501(c)(3) Arizona Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organization (QFCO). Under Arizona tax law, individuals who contribute to Qualifying Foster Care Charitable Organizations are eligible to receive a state tax credit of up to $1,173 for married couples filing jointly and $587 for single filers, heads of household, and those married filing separately. You can claim this tax credit by using Form 352. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is #81-2819648, and our QFCO identification number is #10046.

*Note that state tax credits are independent, so taxpayers can take advantage of multiple tax credits on the same tax return, including the ability to combine multiple tax credits.

To learn more about state tax credits click HERE.

ADDITIONAL ARIZONA TAX CREDITS:

If you're interested in making an additional charitable contribution for state tax credits, we encourage you to explore two of ASA Now's programs:

1. Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) Contribution: Jacob's Mission Community Center (an out-of-school program). EIN #86-2597271 QCO #22443. Donate HERE.

2. Qualifying Private School Tuition Contribution: Shade Tree Academy (a trauma-focused school for children impacted by foster care). EIN #46-1879761. Donate - Individaul State Tax Credit HERE C-Corp and Insurance HERE.

If you'd like to make a personal gift to support the construction of an 18,000 square-foot school to serve more children in need, the IRS allows individuals to give a specific amount of assets or property each year tax-free. In 2023, the annual gift tax exemption is $17,000. Please consider contributing to Shade Tree Academy; we are $300,000 away from reaching our goal. You can find additional information and donate directly through this LINK. 

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