Turn Your Arizona Taxes Into Local Impact

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If you pay Arizona state income taxes, you can donate to a qualified charity and receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your state taxes. That means the amount you donate comes off what you owe the state. For example, if you donate $400, your Arizona tax bill can be reduced by $400. Itā€™s a simple way to support local nonprofits and help your community using money you were already going to pay in taxes.

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Why It Matters

Programs like the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit give people the chance to support organizations like NOAH that are making a difference right here in our community.

Instead of sending all of your state tax dollars to the government, you can direct some of that money to a nonprofit doing important work locally.

Your donation to NOAH helps provide healthcare services including dental, behavioral health, medical, and health education programs for children and families in the communities where we live and work.

How It Works

Step 1: Donate to NOAH or another qualifying organization
Step 2: Get a receipt for your donation
Step 3: Claim the credit when you file your Arizona tax return
Step 4: Pay less in state taxes

Example:

  • You owe Arizona $500 in state taxes
  • You donate $400 to NOAH
  • You claim the credit on your tax return
  • You now owe the state $100

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this donation cost me extra money?
For most taxpayers, no. The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit lets you reduce the state taxes you owe by the same amount you donate.

Who can claim the credit?
Anyone who pays Arizona state income taxes can qualify if they donate to NOAH or another qualified charitable organization.

How much can I donate?
For 2025, individuals can donate up to $495 and couples filing jointly can donate up to $987 and receive the full credit.

Do I have to itemize deductions?
No. You can claim the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit even if you take the standard deduction on your federal taxes.

When do I need to donate?
Donations made before you file your Arizona taxes for the year can typically be applied to that tax year. For example, donations made anytime in 2025 and until April 15, 2026 are eligible for the 2025 charitable tax credit (as long as they have not been previously claimed).

Can I claim donations to more than one qualifying organization?
Yes! You can donate to as many qualified organizations as you wish and claim a total maximum credit of up to $495 for individuals and $987 for couples filing jointly.

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Share Your Ideas

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Weā€™re inviting patients to join small group conversations (online or in person) to share their thoughts about NOAH. These meetings, also called focus groups, are a chance for patients and the NOAH team to talk honestly and openly about different topics.

Some things we may talk about include:

  • Clinic hours and locations
  • How appointments are scheduled
  • How we communicate with patients
  • How NOAH is advertised
  • Our doctors and staff
  • Services we offer
  • Events in the community

What we learn from these meetings will help us make better decisions for the future.

Each group will have no more than 15 people, so everyone gets a chance to speak. We will record the meetings so we can review what was said later, but no names will be used. Any feedback shared will just be listed as coming from ā€œan anonymous focus group participant.ā€

Focus groups are scheduled for the following dates:

  • October 7 at 12 p.m. | Virtual – English | This meeting will be held online. You can sign-in from your computer or mobile device wherever you have access to the internet. A link will be sent to participants prior to the meeting. All discussion will be in English.
  • October 8 at 9 a.m. | Virtual – Spanish | This meeting will be held online. You can sign-in from your computer or mobile device wherever you have access to the internet. A link will be sent to participants prior to the meeting. All discussion will be in Spanish.
  • October 15 at 8 a.m. | In-Person | This meeting will be held in person at NOAH’s Palomino Health Center located at 16251 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032. Breakfast will be provided. Discussion will primarily be in English, however, Spanish translation will be available if needed.

If you would like to help shape the future of NOAH by participating in one of our upcoming focus groups, please complete the form below.



Prescription Pick-up Now Available at All Locations

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NOAH’s Cholla Pharmacy now offers next day courier services to all NOAH Health Center locations.

To make sure you get your medications accurately and on time, here’s what you need to do:

For New Medications:

  • Let your provider or medical assistant know that you want NOAHā€™s Cholla Pharmacy to be your preferred pharmacy.
  • If you choose Cholla Health Center for pick-up:
    • Your medication will likely be ready for pick-up right away. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch.
  • If you choose any other NOAH location for pick-up:
    • Your provider or medical assistant will request your medications be couriered to your selected NOAH location. Prescriptions ordered before 3 p.m. will be available for pick-up the following day. Medication can be picked up anytime during regular clinic operating hours (hours vary by location).
  • Please note that some medications may be out of stock or require a special order. NOAH’s Pharmacy will let you know if your medication will not be ready within the typical time frame.
  • Courier service is also not available for controlled substances.
  • If you want an update on your order, you can call the pharmacy at 480-903-3560.

For Existing Prescriptions:

If you already have prescriptions filled elsewhere, you can easily transfer them to NOAHā€™s Pharmacy by calling your provider. NOAH providers can be reached via MyChart or by calling 480-882-4545.

NOAHā€™s full-service pharmacy located at NOAH’s Cholla Health Center is open to anyone including NOAH patients and community members. For more information, you can reach our pharmacy at 480-903-3560.

Community Care Day Event Draws Hundreds

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Patients traveled from as far as the west valley to Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale for Community Care Day. The event offered free resources for all including:

  • Groceries
  • Diapers and Wipes
  • School Supplies
  • Haircuts
  • Face Painting
  • Enrollment Assistance

Special thanks to our presenting sponsors Molina Healthcare and Jaburg Wilk Law Firm along with our School Supplies Sponsor Delta Dental of Arizona, and other community partners including St. Mary’s Food Bank, Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, Sprouts, WasteNot, Desert Mission Food Bank, Vista Del Camino Food Bank, Mayan Tortilla Factory, and ClipDart. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes out to each and every volunteer who dedicated their time to serving others.

What’s Next for Medicaid?

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Cuts to Medicaid (also known as AHCCCS in Arizona) and other important programs were recently approved by the House of Representatives, but the fight for Medicaid is far from over.

Approved by the House

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the budget reconciliation bill known as the ā€œOne Big Beautiful Bill Actā€ on May 22 with a 215-214 vote.

Arizona Representatives’ Votes

RepresentativeVote
Yassamin AnsariNo
Andy BiggsYes
Juan CiscomaniYes
Elijah CraneYes
Paul A. GosarYes
Abraham HamadehYes
David SchweikertNot Voting*
Greg StantonNo
*David Schweikert missed the vote but has indicated he would have voted “yes”.

Medicaid Impacts

Work Requirements and Redeterminations

  • Mandatory work requirements for certain Medicaid enrollees, potentially impacting eligibility.
  • Requires eligibility redetermination for some adults more frequently, such as every six months. 

State Funding Limitations

  • Limits the use of state-directed payments and other state funding mechanisms, including provider taxes.
  • Reduces the federal matching rate (FMAP) for Medicaid expansion in states that voluntarily choose to expand.

Cost Sharing Penalties

  • Requires states to impose cost-sharing on people with incomes above the poverty level who are enrolled in Medicaid expansion. 
  • There are also provisions that could potentially penalize states that cover certain immigrant groups, particularly those who are not ā€œqualified aliensā€ or ā€œchildren or pregnant women who are lawfully residing in the United Statesā€. 

Impact on Medicaid Expansion

  • The billā€™s changes could significantly impact Medicaid expansion states, particularly those that have taken steps to expand coverage for immigrant groups.
  • Some analyses suggest that the bill could lead to a reduction in Medicaid enrollment and potentially increase the number of uninsured individuals.

What’s Next?

Now that the House of Representatives has passed the bill, it goes to the Senate, where Senators will debate and, if necessary, amend the bill. If the Senate requires any changes be made to pass the bill, the House and Senate will meet to come to an agreement on any differences. Then the House will have to vote again on final passage before the bill goes to the President to be signed into law.

Many Senators, including Arizonaā€™s Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly have expressed concerns about cuts to Medicaid and have indicated they intend to change or oppose these cuts. This process gives us the opportunity to continue our advocacy efforts with U.S. Representatives from Arizona as thereā€™s a good chance the bill may end up back in the House for another vote.

How You Can Help

Continue to contact Arizona delegates in the House of Representatives and let them know why Medicaid matters to you.

  • Submit a comment here. NOAH will print it on a postcard, address it to the representative for your district, and mail it for you.
  • Use our Medicaid Matters Toolkit for sample letters and statements as well as contact information to reach out to your representative by mail, email, or phone.
  • Share this information with your family and friends and encourage them to speak up for Medicaid.

More Information

Medicaid and the federal budget process are both complicated topics. Check out this article to understand more about Medicaid and this article to learn how cuts could impact you.

Is My Healthcare at Risk?

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The federal government has proposed huge cuts to Medicaid over the next 10 years beginning with the budget for 2026. Many Arizonans rely on Medicaid for their healthcare coverage but don’t know it because Medicaid is referred to as AHCCCS (pronounced “access”) in Arizona.

What Is Medicaid?

Medicaid is a program with oversight at the federal and state levels that provides healthcare insurance to low-income individuals and families. It covers a broad range of services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescriptions, and preventive care. Eligibility is primarily based on income and household size. Medicaid is often confused with Medicare which provides healthcare coverage to people over the age of 65 or younger individuals with certain health conditions.

Medicaid in Arizona: AHCCCS

In Arizona, Medicaid is administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, also known as AHCCCS (written as AHCCCS and sounds like access). It offers health insurance to low-income families and individuals. While AHCCCS operates under the same federal guidelines as Medicaid, it is tailored to meet the specific needs of Arizona residents. AHCCCS offers various healthcare programs to serve eligible individuals and families in the state.

AHCCCS Health Plans in Arizona

AHCCCS contracts with several health plans to provide medical services to its members. These plans function similarly to Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), coordinating care through networks of doctors, hospitals, and other providers – including NOAH. Members typically select a health plan available in their geographic area.

Some of the AHCCCS health plans available in our area include:

  • Arizona Complete Health – Complete Care Plan
  • Banner-University Family Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mercy Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Each plan serves specific counties and may offer additional benefits. Members can find more information and select a plan that best fits their needs through the AHCCCS website.

Why Awareness Matters

Many individuals enrolled in AHCCCS may not realize they are on Medicaid, especially if they associate their coverage with a specific health plan name. This lack of awareness can lead to misunderstandings about how policy changes or funding cuts to Medicaid (like the ones we are currently facing) could directly affect their health coverage and access to services.

Understanding that AHCCCS is Arizona’s Medicaid program also results in better communication between patients and healthcare providers ensuring that individuals can make informed decisions about their healthcare options.

Even if you’re not a Medicaid recipient, it’s important to know that everyone stands to lose something if proposed budget cuts are approved by congress. Medicaid recipients will be directly impacted while others will likely see a rise in healthcare costs, increased premiums, crowded emergency rooms, and a trickle down effect on grocery prices and other basic needs.

Take Action

As lawmakers voted into office, our representatives look to their constituents (people who live in their districts) to determine how to vote on specific issues. It’s important that we communicate to them why Medicaid matters in our community and how cuts will be detrimental to Arizona residents.

Here’s How:

  • Find out if you’re enrolled in an AHCCCS health plan. It’s best to identify whether or not you are a Medicaid recipient when speaking up against proposed budget cuts. Either way, your voice is important.
  • Stay informed about any proposed changes to Medicaid policies.
  • Utilize resources in our Medicaid Matters toolkit to help communicate your views.
  • Personal stories make a big impact. If you aren’t comfortable or don’t know how to share your story, reach out to us at noahcares@noahhelps.org for assistance.
Share Your Story

Together, we can make a difference.

What is Play Therapy?

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Play therapy provides a unique opportunity for patients of all ages to connect with counselors by sharing their thoughts and feelings through activities.

NOAH is excited to announce the opening of play therapy rooms at Cholla Health Center in Scottsdale and Copperwood II Health Center in Glendale. Both spaces along with specialized training for NOAH counselors were funded through a generous grant from the Ibis Foundation of Arizona. Features of the play therapy rooms include:

Play

  • Play is the primary form of learning in small children.
  • Difficult and stressful things can be acted out through play.
  • Having a conversation through a toy telephone or showing home life through a doll house and characters can help a child talk about a hard thing.
  • Toys like a pounding bench, bean bags, and punching bags help teach and practice self-regulation skills.

Art

  • There are many things words canā€™t describe. Painting, drawing, and other forms of art give patients ways to express their emotions nonverbally.
  • Patients may be asked to create art following a single prompt, a series of instructions, or no direction at all.

Emotion

  • It can be difficult to talk about emotions when you don’t know the names or definitions for most of them.
  • In play therapy counselors use tools to help patients understand emotions and describe their feelings.
  • In an emotion exercise, a patient may catch a ball labeled with common emotions and where their thumb lands, tell the counselor about the last time they felt that way.

Building

  • Building activities encourage play that copies real-life situations.
  • Whether with Legos, Tinker Toys, or blocks, the act of building can improve self-confidence or develop skills like problem-solving.
  • Building in therapy can be a non-stressful activity where the counselor follows the childā€™s lead while they build anything or it can be therapist led to recreate a specific stressful event.Ā 

Games

  • Games are a multifunctional activity, and most of the time, they are just fun. However, the therapist can select a game that will help practice a learned skill, define a concept, mimic a situation, or encourage mindful or even mindless conversation.
  • Games like Mancala or Jenga are designed to be stressful and raise anxiety responses, allowing patients to practice anxiety management skills.
  • Other games like Left, Right, Center, or Sorry challenge the idea that needs-based interactions are selfish and help children see the difference between being mean and fulfilling individual needs.
  • Uno, Trash, and Donā€™t Break the Ice allow the brain to rest and be distracted while talking and In a Pickle or Suspend help with family communication.

Reading

  • Reading is a social-emotional activity that allows for increased connection and communication.
  • Therapists use books of all kinds for all ages. The book ā€œThrough the Gateā€ shows a childā€™s move to a new home. The story sparks conversation about change and even growing up.
  • Reading also allows the therapist to help parents learn how to listen.
  • It can be as simple as teaching parents how to read to, and with, their children or as complex as how to read books to children that address hard-to-manage issues, like ā€œThe Invisible Leashā€ which addresses the death of a pet.

Play therapy is a clinical form of behavioral health treatment that may be recommended by your NOAH provider. If you or someone you know may benefit from play therapy or other methods of behavioral health treatment, request an appointment online or call 480-882-4545 to schedule an evaluation. Ā Ā Ā 

Speak Up: Help Protect Medicaid

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Medicaid is health insurance for people who need help. It helps kids, seniors, people with disabilities, and families who work hard but still canā€™t afford health care. In Arizona, itā€™s called AHCCCS (say it like ā€œaccessā€).

Right now, people in Washington, D.C. are talking about making big cuts to Medicaid.

What does that mean?

It means some people could lose their health insurance.
It means fewer doctor visits, less mental health care, and trouble getting medicine.
It means more stress for families who are already struggling.

This would hurt thousands of people in our communities ā€” maybe even you or someone you love.

Your voice matters.

Lawmakers need to hear from regular people ā€” not just lobbyists or politicians. They need to hear that Medicaid is important. That we need to keep it strong.

If they donā€™t hear from us, they might think we donā€™t care. And then they might make cuts that could hurt people.

How can you help?

Itā€™s easy. We made a Medicaid Toolkit to help you speak up. It includes:

  • A short message you can send to your elected leaders
  • A postcard you can fill out and mail
  • Talking points for a phone call
  • Spanish and English versions

You donā€™t need to be an expert. You just need to care. The toolkit makes it simple.

Letā€™s do this together.

When we speak up, we protect health care. We protect our families. We protect each other.

CLICK HERE TO GET TO THE MEDICAID TOOLKIT

Or ask a team member at NOAH ā€” we can help you get started.

Letā€™s make sure they hear us loud and clear:
Medicaid is not just a program. It’s a promise.

U.S. Senators Visit NOAH

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NOAH welcomed U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly to Cholla Health Center for an important Town Hall event on March 17. The event, hosted by the senators, focused on prioritizing Medicaid funding and brought more than 100 participants including NOAH executives and board members, business and community leaders, Medicaid recipients, and members of the media.

Why NOAH?

As a Federally Qualified Health Center, nearly half of NOAH’s patients are covered by Medicaid, otherwise known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System or AHCCCS. As with most government spending, Medicaid funding is currently under review by the federal administration and faces significant cuts. Changes to the program could impact as many as 2.5 million Arizonans who are on AHCCCS and thousands of others who work in jobs associated with this vital program.

Impact to Arizona

While decisions regarding specific cuts won’t be clear until passed by legislation, we know Medicaid could be the target of at least $880 billion in nationwide cuts over the next 10 years. According to a study conducted by the Commonwealth Fund, Arizona stands to lose $1.8 billion in Medicaid funding and 24,000 jobs in 2026 alone.

Whether or not you or someone you know relies on Medicaid, everyone is expected to be impacted by federal budget cuts as changes in spending will have trickle down effect on our entire economy.

How You Can Help

Senators Gallego and Kelly urged Town Hall attendees to stay informed about proposed budget cuts and share their opinions not only with legislators but with family, friends, and neighbors. Everyone has the right to have their voice heard and our elected officials rely on input from their constituents to make informed decisions.

To impact decisions at a national level, you can call or write the congressional representative for your district indicated below. You can also visit each representative’s individual website by clicking on their name. This is a great tool to learn more about your representative and email them directly.

U.S. Congressional Districts for the State of Arizona

Click Here to Find Your District

U.S. Representatives

Districtrepresentativelocal officeWashington dc Office
1David Schweikert14500 N. Northsight Blvd.
Suite 221
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: (480) 946-2411		166 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2190
2Elijah Crane122 N. Cortez St.
Suite 211
Prescott, AZ 86301
Phone: (928) 286-5338		307 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3361
3Yassamin Ansari1432 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-4065
4Greg Stanton1220 S Alma School Rd. 
Suite 209
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (602) 956-2463		207 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-9888
5Andy Biggs2509 S. Power Rd.
Suite 204 – Superstition Plaza
Mesa, AZ  85209
Phone: (480) 699-8239		464 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-2635
6Juan Ciscomani 1636 N Swan Rd.
Suite 200
Tucson, AZ  85712
Phone: (520) 881-3588

By Appt. Only
2600 E. Wilcox Dr.
Room H-106
Sierra Vista, AZ  85635
Phone: (520) 459-3115		461 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-2542
7VacantVirtual Office
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Phone: (623) 536-3388

El Pueblo Community Center
101 W. Irvington Rd. Bldg 4,
Tucson, AZ 85714
P: 520-622-6788

PO Box 4105
Somerton, AZ 85350
P: 928-343-7933		1203 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2435
8Abraham Hamadeh12515 W. Bell Rd.
Suite 104
Surprise, AZ  85378
Phone: (623) 776-7911		1722 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-4576
9Paul A. Gosar1300 S. Litchfield Rd.
Suite 115-H
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Phone: (623) 707-0530		2057 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2315

U.S. Senators

SenatorLocal OfficeWashington DC Office
Ruben Gallego3333 E. Camelback Rd.
Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone: (480) 697-3600

20 East Ochoa Street
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 777-0400
SH-302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202) 224-4521
Mark Kelly 2201 E. Camelback Rd.
Suite 115
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 671-7901

100 North Stone Avenue
Suite 600
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 475-5177		Hart Senate Office Building, Suite 516
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-2235

Welcome New Board Member Francisco Avalos

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Get to know Francisco Avalos, what he brings to the NOAH board of directors, and all he hopes to accomplish while serving in this capacity.

Q: Can you tell us about your professional background and current role(s)?

A: I am a senior public policy manager at Lyft, where I develop and maintain relationships with policymakers, community leaders, and business groups to drive key policy priorities, including non-emergency medical transportation, insurance and tort reform, and equitable access to transportation for all.

With more than a decade of experience in public engagement and community development, I have held leadership roles at organizations such as Valley of the Sun United Way and US Airways. My work consistently focuses on fostering partnerships, advancing legislative priorities, and addressing community needs.

Q: What inspired you to join NOAH’s Board of Directors? 

A: I am passionate about improving community health and well-being, and NOAHā€™s mission closely aligns with my professional values. My background in public engagement and policy equips me to contribute meaningfully to advancing healthcare accessibility in Arizona. Iā€™m excited to support NOAHā€™s vital work in the community.

Q: What are you most looking forward to as a board member? 

A: I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members and the NOAH team to strengthen healthcare services and address social determinants of health. Iā€™m also eager to leverage my network and policy expertise to help expand NOAHā€™s reach and impact.

Q: Whatā€™s one fun or interesting fact about yourself that youā€™d like the NOAH community to know? 

A: I have a deep passion for travel, particularly throughout Mexico and Central America, where I immerse myself in the rich cultures, history, and traditions. From exploring ancient ruins and vibrant city streets to experiencing local cuisine and connecting with people, I find that travel broadens my perspective and deepens my appreciation for global communities.

Beyond that, my absolute favorite activity is riding jet skisā€”itā€™s the one thing that truly allows me to disconnect, clear my mind, and enjoy the moment on the water.

Q: Is there anything specific you would like to achieve or focus on during your tenure with NOAH? 

A: I feel incredibly fortunate to join NOAH in its mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care to those who need it most.

Health isnā€™t just about medical treatmentā€”itā€™s about the whole person. True well-being is shaped by factors such as transportation, food security, stable housing, and economic opportunity. NOAH understands this better than most, and Iā€™m excited to work alongside such a dedicated team to advance policies and partnerships that integrate these social determinants into healthcare delivery.

By expanding NOAHā€™s community reach, strengthening outreach efforts, and driving change, I hope to help make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

The NOAH Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who contribute to the mission of transforming the health of our community. Patients from the communities we serve make up 51% of our board. Learn more about NOAHā€™s board of directors and how they drive the organization.