Long time HBJ stylist Tawney White is looking for help this year in keeping her daughter Charlee at Trinity Christian School.  Charlee lost her Papa (Tawney’s dad) suddenly last fall and it’s been tough on her. Papa’s unexpected departure has also thrown private school finances up in the air this year.   Tuition costs are steep for a single mom so we’ve decided to help her make it happen.   Don’t worry, we’re not asking you for a nickel!  We’ve got a better idea!  You may not be aware that Arizona offers a super easy way you can help this special little girl stay at the school she loves… at zero cost to you.  Click on the link at the bottom to find out how it works but first, let us tell you about Charlee.

Charlee Isabelle Moya (9) will be entering the 4th grade this year.  She began attending Trinity last year and she absolutely loves it!  Trinity has provided a stable space where Charlee has learned community, tenacity and most of all the idea that God is with her always.  Charlee is learning to play the viola and fully involved with competitive cheer.  The nurturing, classical education environment Trinity offers has provided a supportive and focused space where Charlee is excelling.   So here’s how the Arizona tax deal works…

 If you have any Arizona State Tax Liability this year (even if some or all of it has already been removed from your check through withholding tax) you may assign it (dollar for dollar) to the tuition fund for Charlee.  If you’ve already paid it, you can simply note your donation on your taxes and you’ll get it back as a refund check from the government.   All it takes is 5 minutes and a notation on your tax return.  That’s it.  For a more detailed explanation and a 90 second video of exactly how you can maximize your Arizona tax credit click here How it Works – Arizona Tuition Organization (azto.org)   If Charlee gets more than she needs to cover this year’s tuition, it will roll over into next year.  Lastly, if you don’t owe tax but have a bunch of cash you enjoy spending on worthy causes you can use the same link to help out.  You’ll even get a receipt for your federally tax deductible donation.  Any amount helps!