There will be only one option available this year if you want to purchase items for a family: Vista del Camino. Please see the details in your donation letter. If you are interested in participating and have not received a copy of the Christmas Project mailing by September 15, copies are available at the Tonto Verde Library or by contacting the project coordinator, Diane Newcomb, at 856-498-4160 (cell) or dnewcomb1957@cox.net. We thank everyone for their continued support through the years and hope this model will allow people to continue to donate and help families during the holiday season.
VERDES COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROJECT 2024
The 2024 Verdes Christmas Project letters are in the mail to community residents. Our mission is to help less fortunate families enjoy the holiday season through the efforts of our volunteers and the generosity of the people in our communities. This year, we are modifying the program as a trial to see if it better accommodates the shift in our volunteers’ interests. We will accept monetary donations, as we have done in the past, to support one of our chosen organizations (see below). You can specify the organization you wish to support on your check, or it will go into the general fund, which will be divided amongst the five organizations. This year’s organizations: Homeward Bound - Provides safe and stable shelter to victims of domestic violence and homeless families with children. Vista Del Camino - Provides food, clothing, and emergency assistance to Scottsdale residents; donations are delivered to the facility in Scottsdale on their specified date. Fountain Hills Families - Counselors and school nurses identify needy families with children in the Fountain Hills elementary and middle schools. Unlimited Potential - Literacy program for adults and preschool children located in SW Phoenix. Veterans First - Preventing homelessness and stabilizing lives among veterans and providing referrals, resources, and information to all veterans, their families, and caregivers. Foster Your Future - Assists young adults exiting the foster care system or who are homeless by providing household items, food, clothing, and mentoring as an option as well. Verdes Community Christmas Project, Inc. (#45-5309859) is a 501C(3) organization. We are also a Qualified AZ Charitable Organization (QCO # 20288), so all contributions are directly deductible from your AZ tax. The limit for the AZ 2024 credit as an individual is $470 and for married filing jointly, $938.
LENDING CLOSET Upon Request Year Round
The Lending Closet will resume the “Wednesday Pick up and Return” schedule starting November 8th. Return items 2-2:30 PM and Pick up items 2:30-3PM at the HOA club loading dock location. Kids Closet Kids Closet items include cribs, pack & plays, car seats, booster seats, strollers, high chairs and twin-size airbeds. Items are available upon request year round. Requests should be made utilizing the Kids Closet Request form, click here. Contact Terry Uffelman or Judy Dorwart with questions. Medical Equipment Medical equipment includes crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, scooters, shower chairs, and toilet seats. Planned requests should be made using the Medical Equipment Request form. For an emergency, contact Terry Uffelman or Judy Dorwart. Click here for the Medical Equipment form.
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