2025 Donation Write Offs

 Donation write offs for 2025 will be mailed on Wednesday, January14, 2026. Thank you for your donations and support! 

IT IS TAX TIME AND KINDNESS DOES NOT COST A THING!

 It is time, and we want to remind you that the McKenna Youth Foundation is a (OCO) 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:

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.

Donating to the McKenna Youth Foundation will most likely leave you in a tax neutral situation, meaning you’ll pay about the same total amount whether you use the tax credits or just pay the tax; but, by donating you get a say in how the money is spent. You may contribute up to the amount of your expected Arizona tax liability to each tax credit category. The McKenna Youth Foundation is an OCO, and the maximum allowable contributions have changed, you may contribute up to $495.00 for a single filer and $987.00 for joint filing. If you contribute more than your total state tax amount, the credits can be carried forward for five years. You must make your tax credit donations by April 15, 2026, for them to apply for the year 2025. You can find additional information on the Arizona Dept of Revenue state tax credit page.

 

Inflation has made it another difficult year for everyone; but especially charities and the people they assist! By choosing to help our cause you will Make a Difference in a Child’s Life and it will not cost you a dollar!

 

The McKenna Youth Foundation has been able to provide food, clothing, books, toys, household items, and bicycles to more than 3800 families and over 12,200 children.  In addition to the annual holiday party, the McKenna Youth Foundation has assisted numerous children by providing food and housing scholarships, providing summer essentials and 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

The McKenna Youth Foundation Holiday Party for Families in Need 2025

The day was magical, our amazing volunteers unloaded 4 trucks, set up 86 food boxes, and baskets, assembled 197 bicycles, loaded cars for families and enjoyed smiles and the sound of laughter from the families attending the party.  We are beyond grateful to the donors and our volunteers, once again you have difference in a child's life!

2 Day Count Down for The McKenna Youth Foundation Holiday Party for Families in Need!

 We are 2 days away from the McKenna Youth Foundation Holiday Party for Families in Need. Remember, we need volunteers!  The Party is scheduled on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11am until 3pm at the Original Aunt Chilada's. We welcome the families at 11am and start loading families' cars around 12pm.  If you would like to help with unloading the trucks, party set up, assembling bikes (if you have a folding table and tools bring them), sorting food, household items and hygiene product please arrive by 8:30am. If you want to help with the families or help load bikes, food boxes and household/hygiene baskets in families' cars please arrive at 10:30am. If you have gentle used clothing and household items, please bring them the morning of the party.  If you have any questions, please contact Terri Damiani at 602.332.9601. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A CHILD'S LIFE!

McKenna Youth Foundation's Holiday Party for Families in Need Information

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

The McKenna Youth Foundation Holiday Party for Families in Need (Bike Party) Will be Held on Sunday, December 7, 2025

Please Arrive at 8:30am. If you wish to assemble bicycles and you have tools and a folding table, bring them. We need Volunteers for a few hours or all day.  Bring a friend or your family! The Party is from 11am to 3pm and we need help setting up food boxes and household items baskets. Serving refreshments, helping with the families and loading vehicles. If you have gently used clothing and or household items, BRING THEM! We set up an area where the families can help themselves! We hope to see you there. Looking Forward to Making More Holiday Magic!

What an Amazing Night!

 The Make a Difference Raffle and Cocktail Party Benefiting the McKenna Youth Foundation was a Success! Thank You to All Who Attended or Purchase Raffle Tickets.  Special Thanks to the Donors of the Amazing Raffle and Silent Auction Items! I Can not Forget Wonderful Volunteers, Thank You! We Celebrated Buzzard Sands (Sand's Chevrolet) for His Many Years of Support and We Welcomed Nicholas Sands to our Board. We Thanked Ken Wieger for his Many Years Serving on the Board and Wished him a Happy Retirement. Making a Difference one Child at a Time!

JUST A WEEK AWAY!

The McKenna Youth Foundation Make a Difference Raffle and Cocktail Party is being held at Aunt Chiladas (7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive) on Friday September 19, 2025, at 6:30pm. Use the QR code to buy tickets, call Terri at 602.332.9601 or purchase tickets at the door. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you at the Party!