Achieving Milestones Together

On November 12, over 150 supporters of Arizona Autism United joined together for our 11th Annual Caring Hearts Bruncheon. In keeping with this year's theme, "Achieving Milestones," we held the event at our brand-new West Valley Center to showcase the milestones AZA United can achieve with the support of our community. Guests were given a first-look tour of the new facility and had the opportunity to hear from AZA staff, board members, and families. It was an incredibly impactful day, and we are glad that so many people were able to come out and celebrate with us.

We are so grateful to all of our amazing sponsors who made this event possible! Thank you to our Premium Sponsor, Design Works Gaming, and our Partner Sponsor, the Magellan Cares Foundation. Thank you also to our Supporting Sponsors: Lovitt & Touche, Haynie & Company, JP Morgan Chase & Company, Mutual of America, Mercy Care, Central Reach, BMO Harris Bank, and Dental Specialty Associates. Your support means everything to us!

To watch a short video recapping this incredible day, please click on the link below!

Direct Your Tax Credit to Help Arizona Families

Many of the families we serve face unimaginable challenges every day, but you can help! Donations to AZA United go to programs for families with diverse types of needs. Your donation today allows children to acquire basic daily skills, like taking their first steps, saying their first words, preparing their first meal independently, and graduating from school. You also support programs to help children learn appropriate behavior so they can live fulfilling lives at home and be integrated in the community.

Arizona Autism United is qualified through the state of Arizona for the Charitable Organization Tax Credit. This unique program allows donors to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to $400 for individuals, or $800 for married couples. You can decide how your tax dollars impact the community when you make a contribution to AZA United and receive a refund when you file your taxes. It's that easy!

Welcome to the Team!

We at AZA, we have been working hard to expand our services and team to advance our mission to help as many families as possible, so we are excited to share with you a few of our newest team members!

Valerie Tanswell, Marketing Manager

Valerie joins us as our new Marketing Manager, helping to develop and implement marketing campaigns to promote awareness and generate interest in everything our organization has to offer. She is a lifelong digital marketer with experience working for nonprofits big and small, both here and in the United Kingdom. Valerie runs her own web design business and is excited to join the AZA team, where she can use all of her experience to make a difference and have a real fulfillment in a dynamic and growing organization.

Amelia Graves, Fundraising & Events Coordinator

Amelia is our newest Fundraising & Events Coordinator, assisting with fundraising campaigns and planning/executing AZA events. She recently graduated with her Master of Public Administration from the University of Georgia and previously worked for a nonprofit domestic violence agency. Amelia is excited to be joining AZA's development team and continue to fuel her passion for helping others in the nonprofit field.

Lucy Morales, Office Administrator

Lucy is our new Office Administrator at our headquarters office in Phoenix, representing our agency as the first point of contact for both clients and staff at our Phoenix location. Prior to AZA, Lucy was working in the opiate addiction behavior health field for many years. Lucy has a family member with autism and is eager to join AZA United to better inform herself and her family about the ASD community.

Esmeralda Carillo, Bilingual Family Support Specialist

Esmeralda joins us as our new Bilingual Family Support Specialist, providing hands on support for Spanish-speaking families to access services, navigate systems, and coordinate care among different providers. She has experience working for an Autism Center, where she was an RBT, RBT trainer, and clinical administrator helping families enroll into the center. Esmeralda is excited to take this next step in her career by joining AZA's family support team.