Make a difference today

Step Up to Justice (SU2J) is a full-service, free civil legal center for Pima County’s low-income community, powered by the talents of volunteer attorneys. Your generous support helps provide free civil legal services to the most vulnerable people in our community. Donate online, or see below for other ways to donate and support SU2J.

SU2J is a 501(c)(3) organization qualified by the IRS to receive contributions which are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

$470 reflects the maximum Arizona individual tax credit; $938 reflects the maximum Arizona joint tax credit

Because of your gift, we are able to:

  • Help next-of-kin obtain minor guardianships for children whose parents cannot care for them.

  • Ensure safety for victims of domestic violence by obtaining orders of protection.

  • Work to prevent homelessness, halt illegal evictions, and improve access to the courts for self-represented tenants.

For additonal information please contact us:

Michele Mirto  
mmirto@stepuptojustice.org
Melissa Spiller-Shiner
mspillershiner@stepuptojustice.org

Donate by check

Please mail checks payable to Step Up to Justice to:

Step Up to Justice  
320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Suite 100
Tucson, AZ  85745

Direct your tax dollars

  • Your gift to Step Up to Justice may be claimed for a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your Arizona taxes. 

    Total contributions of up to $470 for single filers and up to $938 for joint filers can be made to qualifying organizations. The State of Arizona recognizes Step Up to Justice as a Qualified Charitable Organization.

    Make your gift before April 15, to qualify for tax year credits. You no longer have to itemize your taxes in order to qualify for this great tax credit!

    The Arizona Charitable Tax Credit is in addition to and completely separate from the Private School Tuition, Public School Activity, and Foster Care tax credits. You may choose to participate in any or all four tax credit programs.

    2018 Administrative Changes to Tax Credit Donations: All charities certified with Arizona, including Step Up To Justice, have now been assigned a QCO code. SU2J’s QCO code is 20860. Donors will now be required to use this code when taking the tax credit on their income tax returns.  

    After making your donation to SU2J, you will receive a letter in the mail that you may use as verification of your tax credit donation. This letter will also include SU2J’s QCO code.

    To Read more about the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit, and to confirm SU2J’s status as a Qualified Charitable Organization, please visit the Arizona Department of Revenue’s website.

More ways to support SU2J

  • Automatic payroll deductions are a great way to provide ongoing support for SU2J. Your human resources department will have more information about this opportunity.

  • You can double the impact of your gift by asking your employer to match it! Many companies offer matching gift programs. Contact your human resources department to learn more about your company’s program.

  • Donating appreciated stock, or other securities that you have held for at least a year, offers multiple benefits. This type of contribution allows you to take an income deduction for the current value of the stock, as well as avoid capital gains. To donate stock, please contact Michele Mirto, Executive Director, at mmirto@stepuptojustice.org.

  • Remembering Step Up to Justice in your estate plan can help change lives for generations to come. Learn more about leaving a gift from a will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy by contacting Michele Mirto, Executive Director, at mmirto@stepuptojustice.org.

Recognition

Step Up To Justice has earned Guidestar’s Platinum Seal in recognition of our commitment to transparency.
Please visit our Guidestar page for more information.

Step Up To Justice has been rated a Great Nonprofit!
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