Making our Valley a happier place, one meal at a time!
Making our Valley a happier place, one meal at a time!
Ways to Donate
Ways to Donate
More Than a Meal Program
Your support of The Joy Bus Meal Delivery Program makes such a difference in our community. With your donation, we are able to help improve the quality of life of homebound cancer patients and aid in their healing process by delivering fresh, medically-tailored meals, social support, and nutrition education at no cost to our clients.
"The Joy Bus gave her just that...Joy. It created love. And hope. And faith. And it gave her something to fight for." - Jenny S.
The Joy Bus is a 501©3 designated charity. Tax ID: 46-3188719
Arizona Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) - Tax Code: 22214
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2 weeks of home visits for an individual dealing with cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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4 wellness checks. It is a heartbreaking reality that many cancer patients have to face their diagnosis and treatment without the support of friends or family. The Joy Bus makes sure they are not alone.
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8 fresh, delicious, healthful meals. Medically-tailored to aid in the healing process during cancer treatment.
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12 opportunities to let a person who is dealing with some of the most difficult days of their life know that they are loved and cared for beyond measure.
Help homebound persons with cancer and in the process, receive a dollar-for-dollar credit on your 2024 Arizona state taxes!
How does it work?
You can make a donation to The Joy Bus of any amount (up to $470 if filing singly or $938 if filing jointly for your Arizona state tax return). When you file your Arizona taxes, you can claim a dollar-for-dollar Arizona Charitable Tax Credit that will either reduce your tax liability or increase your refund.
Want to claim the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit? Make sure you donate before midnight on April 15, 2025, so it can count towards 2024 taxes!
To give by check, please mail to: The Joy Bus 3241 E. Shea Blvd. #423, Phoenix, AZ 85028.
Did you know you can also donate stock to The Joy Bus?
Donating stock can save you as the donor a lot of money. When you donate stock, you avoid capital gains tax while earning a bigger tax deduction. The Joy Bus also get to keep more, meaning everybody wins! Let us know if you have any questions about this process or if you would like to set up a stock transfer to support The Joy Bus.