Connie Vaughan
Caring Hearts & Hands of Quail Creek (CHHQC) is once again supporting YOTO’s (Youth On Their Own) Back-to-School Challenge with restocking of its Student Mini Mall.
What is Youth On Their Own?
Youth On Their Own supports the high school graduation and continued success of youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County to stay in school.
How can Quail Creek residents help?
CHHQC are asking for school supplies, hygiene products, and nonperishable food donations. Donations can be dropped off from Aug. 18 through Sept. 30 at the following homes:
SueAnn, 531 N. Keyes Road
Deb Wade, 2501 E. Ensign Way
Pam Rodgers, 2640 E. Sawyer Road
Barbara Fiallos, 2080 E. Thunderchief Drive
Jane Reichert, 2085 E. Cypress Canyon Drive
Judie Fry, 1427 E. Blue Granite Drive
Mini Mall Needs:
School supplies
Heavy-duty backpacks
Index cards
3-Ring binders/notebooks/pocket folders
Calculators/mechanical pencils
Hygiene/Household:
Full-size shampoo/conditioner
Full-size body wash
Dish/hand soap
Shaving cream
New bath towels
Food:
Pasta sauce/pasta noodles
Refried beans
Ramen
Mac ‘n’ cheese
One-pound bags of rice
What is the AZ Charitable Tax Credit?
YOTO qualifies for the Qualified Charitable Organization (QCO) tax credit. YOTO’s QCO code is 20365. In the State of Arizona, up to $495 per person or $987 per couple filing jointly (for tax year 2025) can be directly deducted, dollar-for-dollar, from the taxes you owe the State of Arizona.
Make sure you save your receipts and identify “YOTO Tax Credit” on them for your 2025 taxes.