Support Us
Many Different Ways to Help
We appreciate your support on any level, whether it’s from a small plant purchase or joining as a member. Our main mission is to provide jobs for persons with disabilities, and our community has generously supported and facilitated this unique program to continue for over four decades.
Your gift makes a difference. Donate any amount you can, monthly or just one time. Each gift propels us towards our vision: a world where all people with disabilities are cared for, treated with dignity and respect, and given a chance to be a productive part of our community.
Thank you!
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End of Year Tax Donation
Another great way to support Desert Survivors is to make an end of the year tax credit donation.
Gift Certificate
Gift certificates are available in any size, do not expire, and may be redeemed any time, including plant sales
In-Kind Wish List
We know that our desert community wants to support the important work we do with both plants and people. But we also know that this is a financially challenging time for many of our friends. Desert Survivors has compiled a wish list of in-kind donations as an alternative to donating cash. If you are considering donating an item that is not on the list, please call first.
- Construction-grade wood
- Hand and power tools (gently used)
- Work gloves (new, all sizes)
- Shade cloth
- Outdoor water-resistant paint (any color)
- Decorative pots of any size (terra cotta, ceramic, talavera, etc)
- Outdoor plant stands
- Outdoor display fixtures
Cats of Desert Survivors
Help our hard-working kitties by donating to their maintenance fund. Desert Survivors practices trap and release, so all our feline friends are spayed and neutered. We take our commitment to our fluffy buddies seriously and currently any vet visits, medication, and food comes out of our operating budget. If you love having our animal protectors around as much as we do, consider donating for their care.
Unfunded Job Seeker Scholarships
Occasionally Desert Survivors meets a job seeker with a disability who will not qualify for the programs used to fund supported employment. We average about four unfunded applicants per year. These folks are excited to join our crews but do not have a way to pay for the staff presence they require to be successful. Your organization can sponsor a scholarship for a job seeker who is ready to work.
We have developed a scholarship program that will fund one year (250 workdays) of services for a current or future unfunded participant. The total amount is based on the State rate. This includes all necessary staff assistance and program supplies for one year of supported employment. They will earn at least minimum wage while working in a small crew, on-site, with staff support…just like any person receiving State-funded services. For more information, ask about sponsoring an unfunded job seeker.
Friends of Desert Survivors Advisory Council
Desert Survivors (DS) is looking for stakeholders to join our Advisory Council! This group has specific responsibilities to support DS in the ways this unique organization requires. The focus areas are essential aspects of the business that are often neglected or deprioritized in favor of direct service. The council’s primary responsibilities are marketing, fundraising, and community outreach. Every volunteer can choose the amount of time they contribute and what tasks they perform, based on their interests and availability. We welcome your contributions, whether you are new to volunteering or a seasoned helper. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about the council.
End of Year Tax Donation
Another great way to support Desert Survivors is to make an end of the year tax credit donation. This enables a $470 individual or an $938 married couple donation to the qualifying non-profit of their choice. All donations are tax-deductible due to our 501(c)(3) charitable organization status, EIN# 860420538.
This donation is eligible for the Arizona Credit for Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Organizations. State tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction in taxes already owned. This tax credit donation must be received by April 15th. To receive your state reimbursement, use Arizona Form 321 and add our QCO code 20414 (azdor.gov/forms/tax-credits-forms/credit-contributions-qualifying-charitable-organizations).
Thank you for considering this!
Gift Certificate
Gift certificates are available in any size, can be used for up to a year from the date of purchase, and may be redeemed anytime (including during plant sales).
Please send an email to mireya@desertsurvivors.org after purchase to let us know what address we can mail the gift certificate to, or if you want to pick it up at the nursery in person.
Support Desert Survivors when you make online purchases
Whenever you make purchases through Amazon, you can take advantage of the AmazonSmile program where half a percent of your order goes to the non-profit organization of your choice. Simply login into AmazonSmile, select Desert Survivors, and bookmark it! When you have to order things online, keep us in mind when using Amazon.
