Kindness Does Not Cost a Dollar!

 It is tax time, and we want to remind you that the McKenna Youth Foundation is an Other Qualifying Charity for Arizona Tax Credits.  Contribute to the McKenna Youth Foundation and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit. Here is how it works:

If at tax time you owe the State of Arizona Money, you can choose where your money goes. The Arizona State Tax Credit program allows you to make a donation to the McKenna Youth Foundation (Qualifying Charity Organization) as well as other categories of Arizona tax credits (Military, Foster, Public and Private Schools) and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against Arizona state taxes owed.

 You may contribute up to the amount of your expected Arizona tax liability to each tax credit category, for the McKenna Youth Foundation, you may contribute up to $470.00 for a single filer and $938.00 for a joint filing. If you contribute more than your total state tax amount, the credits can be carried forward five years. You must make your tax credit donations by April 15, 2025, for them to apply to the 2024 year. You can find additional information on the Arizona Dept of Revenue state tax credit page.

The McKenna Youth Foundation has been able to provide food, clothing, books, toys, household items, and bicycles to more than 3700 families and over 11,900 children.  In addition to the annual holiday party, the McKenna Youth Foundation has assisted numerous children by providing food and housing scholarships, helping with summer essentials and providing back to school clothing.  We would not be able to assist these valley families in need without the support of generous donors and we would be so grateful for your assistance! We hope you will choose to contribute to our very worthy cause!

Holiday Party Was a Success!

 The annual Holiday Party for families in need was on a Sunday for the very first time and it went smoothly! We have our amazing volunteers and our generous donors to thank! As always, we are most grateful to Aunt Chiladas for your continued support!

Making a Difference

 Two Days Until the McKenna Youth Foundation Party for Families in Need! SUNDAY, December 8, 2024, at Aunt Chiladas 7330 N Dreamy Draw Phoenix, AZ 85020. We Need Volunteers! Please Arrive Between 8:30am and 9am.  Wear your Favorite Holiday Attire. If you are Assembling Bikes and Have Tools, Bring Them.  If You Have a Folding Table, Bring It and Your Back Will Thank You! Remember We Have an Area Dedicated to Gently Used Clothes and Household Items That the Families Can Pick Out Items They Need. Let's Make Some Holiday Magic!

2 Weeks Away!

 The McKenna Youth Foundation's Party for Families in Need is in 2 weeks, SUNDAY, December 8, 2024, at the Original Aunt Chiladas 7330 N Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020. We need Volunteers! Please arrive between 8:30am and 9:00am.  If you would like to assembly bikes and you have tools, bring them! if you have a folding table bring it and your back will thank you! If you have gently used clothing and household items and wish to donate them, we have an area set so that the families can brose and help themselves. Get festive and wear your favorite holiday attire. We are looking forward to seeing you and making some Holiday Magic! 

Let's Make Some Magic!

The McKenna Youth Foundation Holiday Party for Families in Need is on Sunday December 8, 2024, at Aunt Chiladas (7300 N Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020) and We Need Volunteers. Please Show up Between 8:30am and 9:00am.

Remember The Make a Difference Raffle and Cocktail Party is this Friday, September 27, 2024, at 6:30pm

 

This Years Donors! 

Marc Archer, Arizona Biltmore Course, Arizona Cardinals, Aunt Chilada’s Mexican Restaurant, The Creek Patio Grill, Malcolm Boswell at Inventory Adjusters, Christo’s Italian Restaurant, Gil Cyphert (Liquidation Center), Cooper’s Hawk, Desert Botanical Gardens, Diamondbacks, Robert and Isabel Dukes, Lorrie Glaeser (Streets of New York Pizza),Kelly Hannigan(NeckLiftAZ.com), Harrah’s Ak-Chin (Ceasars), L’Amore Italian Restaurant, Isabella’s (Grayhawk), Lotus Wei, Molina Fine Jewelers, Cindi Nannetti and Chaz Lemay, Phoenix City Grill, Raven Golf Club, Quintero Golf Club, Rare Earth Galley, Richardson’s, Rustler’s Rooste, Buzzard Sands (Sand’s Chevrolet), Simone Charitable Foundation, Skin Apothecary, Valle Luna, Tito’s Vodka, Walmart, Nancy Wendorf

The Mckenna Youth Foundation's Make a Difference Raffle and Cocktail

The Make a Difference Raffle and Cocktail Party 2024 Benefiting the McKenna Youth Foundation Holiday Party for Families in Need

Prizes are Valued from $200.00 or More!  Winners Need Not Be Present to be Eligible. A $25.00 Ticket is Not Only Your Chance to Win, but Raffle Tickets Also Includes Entrance into the Make a Difference Cocktail Party Being Held at the Original Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 6:30pm. Food, Entertainment, Auction and Raffle Drawings. 

Do Not Miss This Chance to Make a Difference in a Child's Life and Have a Fabulous Time Doing So! Mark Your Calendars and Purchase Your Tickets!