Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix, AZ: Ways to support homeownership opportunities

Nine easy ways to support homeownership and the revitalization of our (your) neighborhoods:

1. Cash donations

are always graciously accepted. You can donate on-line through PayPal:

Or print and fill out the attached form and mail with your check. Either way, your tax-deductible contribution will help provide a full range of homeownership services to families of modest means.

2. Sign up for eScrip.

Participating merchants--Safeway, Macy's, VISA, AmericanExpress, and Eddie Bauer--will contribute a percentage of your grocery, credit card and ATM purchases to NHS Phoenix. Your support can add up quickly depending on your shopping habits. It's easy and safe. Visit www.escrip.com or call 800.559.8917 to register your cards. Thank you for selecting Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix (Group ID 1103914) to receive your rewards.

3. Use your Bashas' Thank You Card to support NHS Phoenix.

Bashas' will donate one percent of your total purchases for the year to the charity of your choice. The next time you are shopping, ask your cashier to link your Thank You Card to NHS Phoenix (group ID 24439.)

4. Tax credits help the working poor.

A $200 donation ($400 if married and filing jointly) to NHS Phoenix can get you a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona income tax return. The credit will come off the top of your state tax bill, lowering the amount you will pay, as opposed to a deduction which only helps determine your final tax liability. For more detailed information, visit the Arizona Department of Revenue at www.revenue.state.az.us or call 602.255.3381. (NHS Phoenix recommends that you contact a qualified tax advisor for expert advice on your specific tax situation.)

5. Use www.goodsearch.com

to search the internet and contribute to NHS Phoenix at the same time! The first time your visit, type NHS Phoenix in the I'm Supporting box and click the Verify button. Each search generates support for NHS Phoenix. Happy surfing!

6. Grant a wish on our wish list!

Homeownership class manuals and materials
Light meals for students
Money management software and books for students
Furnishings for our new building at 1405 East McDowell, including HomeOwnership Center classrooms (with naming rights)
Internet access in classrooms
Desktop computer for the reception area
Additional server to provide remote access for off-site housing counselors
Updated website with interactive capability
Pre-development financing
Loan pool investors

Contact Carole Kauffman for more information.

7. Contribute your time and expertise

in our classrooms. Volunteers needed to present Financial Fitness modules (insurance, real estate, tax, banking professionals.) Contact Carole Kauffman for more information.

8. Join our Resource Development Committee.

Help volunteers Debora Colbert, Mario Romero and Oli Rodriquez brainstorm ideas, engage more friends for NHS Phoenix, and plan events. Contact Carole Kauffman for additional information.

9. Spread the word.

Pass our web address on to a friend who needs homeownership services or can help by supporting the services we provide.

NHS Phoenix is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Community support is essential to achieving NHS Phoenix's mission. One-third of NHS Phoenix operating support comes from contributions by corporations and from individual supporters like you. For more information on these and other ways to support the mission of NHS Phoenix, contact Carole Kauffman at 602.258.1659 ext 202 or ckauffman@nhsphoenix.org.