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Tax season is almost upon us, but you still have time to take advantage of Arizona’s Charitable Tax Credit Program! If you file Arizona state taxes, you can make donations to qualifying organizations in five different categories and get your gift back, dollar-for-dollar, on your return! You can take advantage

Through the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, you have the ability to greatly reduce your state taxes, dollar-for-dollar, and change lives in Arizona at the same time. FSL is able to provide safe homes in the form of affordable housing, nutritious meals through our food pantries, custom home health care and a

Now in its seventh year, #Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that happens on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. The goal of this day is to make donations and/or volunteer time to organizations that help people in need. This giving event is fueled through social media and collaboration. Here

No matter the dollar amount, all donations to FSL qualify for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, a dollar-for-dollar credit on your taxes. In 2019, YOUR tax Credit donations allowed FSL to provide safe, affordable housing for 1,023 Arizonans each night; 515,910 nutritious meals; community-based healthcare to 5,555 Arizonans; and provide

Do you take advantage of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program?  If not, you’re missing out on the opportunity to tell your state tax dollars HOW to impact your community!  Donations to qualified charitable organizations qualify for a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes.  People often ask “how do I know

Did you know that less than 10% of Arizona tax filers claimed the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit in 2017? Don’t unknowingly forfeit your opportunity to support our mission for FREE. You still have time! Check out a quick video for a brief breakdown of the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit. If

It can be hard to discuss sensitive topics with your aging parents, especially when it involves changing their lifestyle or living environment. Whether the discussion involves relocating, giving up driving, or hiring in-home assistance, knowing how to bring up the conversation is half of the battle. Often times, aging parents

Growing up, our parents always instilled in us that we should listen to everything they tell us, but what happens when the roles are reversed and they refuse to listen to us? Being a family caregiver to your aging parents can be overwhelming and challenging. 77% of adult children believe

On September 23, 2019, FSL presented Jamboree of Joy, an event for family caregivers to focus on their emotional health and well-being. Sponsored by AARP Arizona, twenty-two participants were treated to a half-day of attention to help them on their caregiving journey. The event started with a check-in where all

Incontinence can be stressful for older adults and their caregivers. Studies have shown that 50% of Americans have some form of incontinence. The most common types of incontinence are stress and urge. Stress incontinence occurs when pressure is exerted on the bladder; urge incontinence is the sudden urge to urinate