Paz de Cristo

PlumbSmart Supports Paz de Cristo

Charitable giving is deeply ingrained in the American way of life. However, up to 70% of Americans say they would give even more if they knew their donations were truly helping those most in need. Community-based charities like Paz de Cristo, serving Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, and Scottsdale, AZ, make this possible. That’s why PlumbSmart fully supports this incredible organization and its tireless efforts to help Arizonans in need every hour of every day.

Paz de Cristo averages over 7,000 visits each month. Their evening meal service and food box distribution provide more than 50,000 meals monthly to the homeless, unemployed, working poor, and senior citizens. Paz de Cristo also serves as a vital resource, offering services like mail stations for the homeless, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, baby care items, bus passes for medical appointments and job interviews, showers, haircuts, and gift cards for prescriptions.

Your Arizona Tax Credits Help the Poor and Homeless

Put your Arizona taxes to good use—at no cost to you! The State of Arizona has doubled the credit available for donations to qualified organizations that support the working poor. You can receive up to $800 in dollar-for-dollar Arizona State Tax Credits when you donate to Paz de Cristo. You don’t need to itemize to claim this credit, and it can be combined with foster care and school tax credits.

Services

Nearly 600 individuals visit Paz de Cristo for the first time each month, with the majority seeking meals. Food has been a critical part of their mission since 1988. Many others benefit from their empowerment programs, including the Jobs Program held every Tuesday and Thursday. This program provides job preparation assistance, resume writing support, and one-on-one guidance. Additionally, they offer essentials such as showers, haircuts, bus tickets, clothing for interviews, birth certificates, and vouchers for Arizona I.D.s to help individuals secure employment.