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CHARITY

FEATURED CHARITY OF THE MONTH: ONE STEP BEYOND By Molly Cerreta Smith including life skills training, vocational and culinary

One Step Beyond aims to provide “dynamic pro- ness, Special Olympics, One Step Coyotes ice hockey grams and services” to those with intellectual dis- team which is supported by the NHL and after-hours abilities to allow then to achieve their goals and programs such as Friday Fun Night and Saturday Social become fully participating members of their communi- activities and an annual overnight trip called New Fronties. The organization was founded in 2003 and inspired tiers. Transportation services are also provided. by one families desire to provide a post-high school program for their daughter, Dylan, as well as her peers, One Step Beyond is a 501©3 and 100 percent of donathat would offer opportunities to develop skills, personal tions made from the public goes directly towards the relationships and inclusion within the community. sustainability and growth of the organization’s many “ The organization offers multiple programs to help participants to build strong, positive relationships with their peers while enjoying all programs, and may be tax deductible as charitable contributions and up to $400 (individual) or $800 (joint filing) tax credit from the state of Arizona. Donations can be Some of One Step Beyond’s goals for the community they serve include: aspects of community life. made online at: www.osbi. z2systems.com/np/clients/ osbi/donation.jsp. In addition, One Step Beyond is grateful for any donations of supplies needed to support their course pro” • Increasing community awareness, knowledge and grams. One Step Beyond can be selected as a charity of respect for people who have disability choice through AmazonSmile, and every time a purchase • Optimizing access to community resources and ser- is made through AmazonSmile, a portion of the purchase vices price is donated to their cause. Donation items include: • Creating partnerships to remove barriers and open markers, crayons, glue, pens, pencils, construction paper, doors to full inclusion within the community notebooks, scissors, magnets, Expo dry erase markers, • Changing the workplace to incorporate the strengths hula hoops, popsicle sticks, balloons, dice, disinfectant and abilities of people who have disability wipes, yarn, string, beads, paint (water colors, acrylic, • Maximizing opportunities and choices to promote etc.), paint brushes, rulers, card decks, felt fabric, highoptimal independence and self-reliance lighters, ping pong balls, baking soda, white vinegar, • Providing progressive, dynamic, and empowering pro- fake money, salt, flower pots, flower seeds, flower vases, grams and services to enhance the lives of individuals water balloons, sun screen, food coloring and Ziploc who have disability bags and more.

The organization offers multiple programs to help participants to build strong, positive relationships with their peers while enjoying all aspects of community life training and employment, fine arts, music, dance, fit-

To learn more about donations, financial or otherwise, or how to enroll a member into the programs, visit www. osbi.org.