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Working Poor Tax Credit
Lyn Demaret
President/CEO
New this year the State of Arizona has change the rules and is allowing donors to claim the "Working Poor Tax Credit" without the need to itemize their return. It's a win, win situation. Make a donation to River Cities United Way and know that your money is staying right here in Mohave/La Paz County. Then when you file your taxes it will decrease any debt you might owe to the government. The best part is that this is in addition to the school tax credit, not in place of. There is no easier way to help your community and those that are struggling.
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Lake Havasu City Impact Story
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This past year we had the opportunity to support a family who had fallen on hard times. Both parents had lost their jobs and in the past had been able to afford for their children to play all types of sports. Due to the loss of employment, they could no longer play any sports. We were able to pay for the boys to both play pop warner football. The parents were so appreciative. They thanked us over and over. The boys were able to continue playing a sport they loved and continue hanging out with the same group of friends.
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"Learn to love without condition.
Talk without bad intention.
Give without any reason.
and most of all, care for people
without any expectation."
- Anonymous
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Bullhead Boom Box Christmas Parade
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 River Cities United Way teamed up with Upton Appliance Store for our parade entry...
Our volunteer, Alistair, dressed up as the "Cat in the Hat" and Bernila Estrada suited up in a costume depicting a Duck Dynasty character (not pictured).
6 volunteers, and our Bullhead Office Manager - Mary, handed out candy during the mile-long parade route.
Lots of fun and every child screamed for a chance for a picture with the "Cat in the Hat". |
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Farewell Kathy, Hello Laura
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We would like to give a huge Thank You to Kathy Hopper who is retiring from position of Area Manager for our Kingman office. Her many years of service and over 25 years combined with United Way leave each community she touched in a much better position.
Don Vawter, Ryan Kennedy, Laura Hansen, Kathy Hopper, Whitney Crow, Lorraine Leeming, Susan Becker,
and Lynn Kannianen
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Trying to fill those shoes is Ms. Laura Hansen
 Laura Hansen was born and lived in Utah until 1988. She married her childhood sweetheart and together they raised five children. During the busy years as a mother she managed a fabric store and taught sewing classes while juggling her time with PTA, driving the family taxi to and from school, dancing lessons, soccer, football, and cheerleading events. In 1980 she chose a more professional career path and entered Steven Henagar's School of Business completing a Business Certificated Program. In 1988 the family moved to Arkansas and in 1989 she began working in the public school system. This allowed her to stay involved in her children's lives and activities. In 2000 she began working in County Government as Assistant to the County Judge. She was instrumental in organizing many civic events and served in many leadership positions. She was an active member of the local Chamber of Commerce including two years as the Chairperson for the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Institute Program. In 2009 she and her husband moved to Arizona. Her experience through philanthropic opportunities guided her to United Way and she loved anything where she was able to help children and be a part of serving the community.
Laura will be making great strides running the Kingman office. You can reach Laura via email: [email protected]
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| The holidays are here - we checked with our Partner Agencies to see what needs they may have, so that we might be able to help them spread the word.
Civic Service Institute (Kingman, AZ) -- "Gas Cards". Funds for mileage have been cut to $0.20 per mile. Their volunteers are low-income seniors who need the mileage reimbursements to continue serving their clients.
Havasu For Youth (Lake Havasu City, AZ) -- "Volunteers, Copy Paper, and Grocery Items for their culinary classes, community dinners, and cooking/baking materials. |
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Give.
| The workplace campaign is the easiest and most powerful way to invest in our communities. You can direct your contribution to one of the action areas-Education, Income and Health-or choose all three. As always, we will also process a restricted contribution to qualified 501 (c) 3 organizations.
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Advocate.
| You can make change happen with your voice. Tell your friends. Write a letter to the editor. United Way needs people who are passionate about their communities to make some noise. Access our website so you can stay on in the know about advocacy opportunities.
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Volunteer.
| You can advance the common good of your community when you volunteer. Join hands; lend your muscle. Give an hour; give a Saturday. Think of WE before ME. Reach out a hand to one and influence the condition of all. Contact us for volunteer opportunities.
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