Lift Up Tucson is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals raise themselves out of poverty and into successful careers. We believe that with the right support and resources, anyone can overcome the challenges of poverty and achieve their dreams.

Our programs are designed to provide individuals with the support they need to succeed.

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We understand that many povered individuals in poverty face many challenges, such as lack of education, training, childcare, transportation, and business apparel. This is why Lift Up steps in to provide different assistance programs to destroy these barriers while individuals secure their successful careers.

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Lift Up is committed to helping individuals overcome poverty and achieve their dreams. We believe that everyone deserves the chance to succeed, and we are here to provide the assistance needed to make that happen.

  • Our Mission

    Provide the resources to Lift Up individuals from poverty and achieve successful careers in finance and accounting. Providing the right resources and assistance needed to help others achieve success.

  • Our Vision

    To Lift Up as many of our neighbors to be successful, financially secure, and achieve their dreams.

  • Our Goal

    Support low income Arizona residents with tax compliance and acquiring certifications necessary to develop careers in Tax Preparation, Accounting, and Finance.

  • Fast & Friendly Support

    Please send an email to answer any general or specific questions you may have.

    liftuptucson@gmail.com

  • Licensed

    Certifications include Enrolled Agents, Quickbooks Certifications, Insurance Agents, and Other Finance Licenses

  • Our Organization

    Lift Up is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals raise themselves out of poverty and into successful careers. We are an Arizona QCO which means donations may qualify to receive a dollar for dollar tax credit (QCO code 22500)

    The maximum QCO credit amount for 2023:
    $421 single, married filing separate or head of household; $841 married filing joint.

     

Statistical Data

In 2020, the poverty rate in the United States was 9.2%, which equates to 34.0 million people living in poverty.

Poverty rates are highest for families headed by single women, with rates of 26.2% for families with children under 18 years old.

In 2020, the poverty rate for African Americans was 19.5%, for Hispanics it was 15.8%, and for non-Hispanic Whites it was 6.6%.

Individuals living in poverty are more likely to experience food insecurity, lack access to healthcare, and struggle to afford basic necessities like housing and transportation.

Poverty can have long-lasting effects on individuals and families, including lower educational attainment, decreased earning potential, and poorer health outcomes.
Lift Up Tucson's programs are designed to help individuals overcome the challenges of poverty and achieve their goals.