DECEMBER 2020 | ISSUE 160
Direct Your Tax Credit to Help Arizona Families

Donations to AZA United go to programs for families with various types of needs - from teaching basic daily living skills to improving challenging behaviors so children can live with their families and succeed in the community. This is what your donation means to those we serve.

In spite of the extraordinary challenges that families have been facing this year, our kids are resilient and successful Resilient Hearts and YOU can support them!

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 is that easy!

Additionally, donors this year are eligible for a $300 deduction on your federal taxes as a result of the CARES Act, even if you do not itemize your tax return and use the standard deduction. Learn more here about this unique opportunity.

Meaningful Praise Improves Behavior

On our new blog you can learn five simple steps to perfect high-quality praise, which is an effective tool to promote behavior change in individuals with autism and other disorders.

High Quality Praise is the first principle that our staff in the Clinical Family Coaching program teach participants. Click the link below to learn more and access a simple handout you can print and post on the fridge.

Caring Hearts Luncheon Recap

Thank you so much to everyone who was able to join us; we hope you enjoyed the program!
If you have not been able to experience our virtual event yet or would like to watch it again, click on the button below to enjoy the show! This 30-minute presentation includes heartwarming stories from families and staff, information about our programs, updates about some new projects in the works, and our annual Family Photo Contest Slideshow. Feel free to share this link with anyone you know who might be interested: 

Our sincere gratitude goes out to everyone who made this community event possible: the event committee, families and staff who shared their stories, attendees, donors, and of course the amazing children that shared their photos and success with all of us!
Recognizing Our Event Sponsors

Arizona Autism United would like to recognize each of our sponsors that contributed to our 2020 Caring Hearts Luncheon. We are beyond grateful to these companies which are investing in the lives of local families living with autism!

Multi-year Sponsors:

New Sponsors:


Thank you to all our sponsors who play an important role in our ability to advance our mission to help as many families as possible with individualized supports.

Activities for the Holidays

The Holiday season can be an stressful time for some of our children, especially in 2020. We have a blog that lists engaging Holiday activities for children with autism. We hope these ideas help get your children into the Holiday spirit!
Announcements

Our offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th.
 
We will also be closed on Thursday, December 31st and Friday, January 1st.  
 
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday!
Upcoming Events

Due to the Holiday season, our FREE virtual Sibshops events for siblings will be paused.
We will resume Saturday, February 6th, 2021. 

For questions or to save your spot for the next session, please email or call us at Lauren@AZAunited.org - 602-773-5803.
Link of the Month

Read our 2020 Annual Report a document that contains information about AZA United's financials, donor recognition and community impact data of our programs and services.