Giving Opportunities

Your Gift Makes a Difference for a Brighter Tomorrow in Arizona!

When people come to us with little hope and facing desperate circumstances, your support allows us to restore hope for a brighter tomorrow through vital services. View specific examples of what your gift can provide.

Your donation is a lifeline for someone in need. 

Giving Opportunities

Family Friends of Distinction

Family Friends of Distinction honors and recognizes our most generous benefactors who have made a significant commitment to Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Lifetime Membership is extended to individuals, corporations, and foundations whose generosity over time reaches, or exceeds $25,000. Annual Membership is extended to those who make a commitment of $1,000 or more annually.

Working Poor Tax Credit

Arizona taxpayers have the unique opportunity to redirect a portion of their state tax dollars to organizations like JFCS which provides help to the working poor – at no additional expense to you the taxpayer! The Arizona tax code allows for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your state income tax liability. The maximum amount of this credit is $200 for single taxpayers or heads of household and $400 for married taxpayers.

IRA Charitable Rollover

AVAILABLE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011!
Congress has extended the ability to make a charitable contribution from your IRA completely tax-free through 2011.
Here are the basic rules governing charitable distributions:
• You must be 70 1/2 years of age.
• Tax benefits apply for distributions up to $100,000 per person.
• You can make IRA charitable distributions through December 31, 2011.
• You can use your IRA charitable distribution to make your annual gift or fulfill your current pledge.
Learn More 

Tributes – Honors and Memorials

Tribute Donation – A tribute gift honors and recognizes people close to you while showing your support for JFCS. Make a “tribute” for a special occasion and we take care of sending the card either via email or postal mail - you choose the card and the method!  Send a Tribute Card Today.

Staff Tribute – Did a volunteer or staff member go above and beyond for you? Show your appreciation by making a donation in his or her honor. Send a Tribute Card Today.

Legacy Gifts

The JFCS Legacy Society is comprised of donors who have confirmed we are a beneficiary in their estate plans through bequests in a will or by listing Jewish Family & Children’s Service as a beneficiary of an insurance policy or trust. Your commitment to planned giving ensures the future of our youth, senior and family programs.

Chagim Holiday Programs

Sponsor a family for the holidays and make this season truly memorable for you and your family as well as the recipient family.

Stock Donations

If you would like to make a donation or pay on an existing pledge using stock, please click on the following link to download instructions. Instructions for Stock Donations (PDF Document)

In-Kind – Non Cash Gifts

Donate A Car – Turn your CAR into CARE with one simple phone call or fill out a form online! View More Here.

C.A.R.E.S. Pantry – Clothing And Resources Exchange Support
CARES Pantry, managed by youth in our Real World Job Development Program, provides gently used furniture, clothing, shoes, non perishable food and small household items to JFCS clients and clients of community partner agencies.  Call (602) 279-0084 or drop off items at 9014 N 23rd Ave, Bldg 2, Ste 3, Phoenix. View Map

Just 3 Things - Donate Just 3 Things, 3 food items per month to our Food Pantry which is available for all JFCS youth clients.  This is a volunteer managed program.  For more information about how you or your group can give Just 3 Things each month, please email Holly Packer at just3things@jfcsaz.org.  More details

Matching Gifts

Many businesses have demonstrated their support for JFCS by matching, or multiplying, their employees’ gifts to us. Before you make a gift, ask whether your employer participates in a matching gift program, as certain restrictions may apply.

To Donate

Online:
Click here for a safe, secure online contribution.

By Mail:
Jewish Family & Children’s Service
4747 North 7th Street, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85014

By Phone:
JFCS Development Office: (602) 567-8305