If you’re an Arizonan,  you’ve probably heard of Arizona Gives Day. Each year, Arizona Gives facilitates a 24-hour online donation drive for nonprofit organizations, and has helped raise more than $30 million since 2013. A partnership between the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and Arizona Grantmakers, Arizona Gives aims to support local nonprofits so they can continue impacting communities across the state. They strive to connect Arizonans  with nonprofits to make the state stronger and create a thriving community for all residents. All nonprofits, large and small, are invited to participate in Arizona Gives Day.

In 2022, Arizona Gives Day begins at noon on April 5 and ends 24 hours later, at noon on April 6. All donations made during that 24-hour window, and during early giving starting March 15, count toward each nonprofit’s fundraising total. Arizona Gives, through its sponsors, awards additional financial support to nonprofits who successfully participate in bonus incentives to raise set dollar amounts at certain times of day or to have the largest number of donors participate in a designed time frame. Homeless Youth Connection is participating in Arizona Gives Day, along with more than 1,000 other Arizona nonprofits.

Why donate to HYC on Arizona Gives Day?

Funds raised for HYC on Arizona Gives Day, and throughout the year, go directly to support services for youth experiencing homelessness throughout Maricopa County and the City of Flagstaff. Recent reports count more than 7,500 homeless youth in Arizona, with more than 1,800 of these youth unaccompanied. Homeless youth are 87% more likely to drop out of school, and without a high school diploma, career and educational opportunities are severely limited. HYC removes barriers created by homelessness, such as challenges related to housing, transportation, accessing healthcare, virtual learning, and more. HYC ensures that youth experiencing homelessness can thrive, just like their housed peers. Donor dollars support case management for homeless youth, the Host Family Housing program for unaccompanied teens, essential items like food and hygiene products, establishing each youth’s plan for their future,  and much more. Individual donations help HYC eliminate barriers, create lasting solutions, and empower youth experiencing homelessness to stay in school and graduate.

Make an impact and support youth experiencing homelessness this year by donating on Arizona Gives Day at: https://www.azgives.org/hycaz.

Did you know? Tax Day 2022 is April 18^th. If you haven’t made your Arizona Charitable Tax Credit contribution yet, donating through the Arizona Gives Day campaign is another way to get your dollar-for-dollar state tax credit reduction.  Anyone who pays Arizona state taxes may be eligible for the tax credit when donating to Homeless Youth Connection. HYC’s code is 20200. Learn more here.