What if your generosity could help change more than one life?

When you invest in a Positive Paths scholar, you are investing in a woman in-need working toward her degree, her career, and greater financial stability to build a different future for herself and her family.

But the interaction doesn’t stop with her. It starts with her.

On average, each Positive Paths scholar shares her household with four other people. As she gains education, opportunity, and financial stability, those benefits can ripple outward—to her family, the people who depend on her, and the broader community.

One woman. A stronger family. A different future. A community that thrives.

Invest in her. Multiply the impact
Give Once. Give Monthly. Change a Future.

Ways to Help

Make your check payable to Positive Paths and mail to: Positive Paths 1 N. Macdonald, Suite 212 Mesa, AZ 85201

Give your one-time donation to Positive Paths using your credit card or debit card Give Once – Invest in Her!

Join The Rudge Foundation’s “Rudge’s Wishes Recurring Fund” along with other community leaders. Click Here to Support a Different Future!

As a Qualifying Charitable Organization, Positive Paths is eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program. Learn more below.

When you shop at Fry’s and use your V.I.P. account, you can help contribute to Positive Paths through the Fry’s Community Rewards program. From the Fry’s website, sign in (or create) your account. Then go to the Community Rewards website. Under “Find Your Organization” enter our Positive Paths Non-Profit Organization (NPO) number, which is SR609.

Once you select Positive Paths, you’ll notice that your online account and store receipts will now indicate that a portion of your spending will benefit the women of Positive Paths.

Request a matching donation from your employer, whether you made your donation online or offline.

Please contact us and we are happy to discuss options with you.

Arizona Tax Credit Contribution

As a Qualifying Charitable Organization, Positive Paths is eligible for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit Program. By making a donation to Positive Paths through this program, you receive a dollar-for-dollar credit off your Arizona state income tax liability, so donations don’t cost you a penny!

Useful Information:

  • When you direct your tax money to Positive Paths you help women finish needed education and training, receive mentoring and coaching, gain steady employment, and achieve greater financial stability to build a different future for herself and her family.
  • You Do Not Need to Itemize Deductions to Claim a Tax Credit for Qualifying Contributions. For Every One Dollar You Give, You Get One Back Unlock Your Charitable Tax Credit.
  • You can make your contribution now and claim the credit when you file your 2026 Arizona income tax return. Filing Deadline: April 15, 2027.
  • The Positive Paths Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) code is 22350.
    Fill out Arizona tax form 321 and include it with your state tax filing. The form should be posted on or after January 1, 2027.
  • For 2026, you could donate any amount up to $506 (single) and $1009 (joint/married). 
  • Contributions must be made to certified organizations, and the total tax credit cannot exceed the taxpayer's state tax liability. 
  • Arizona allows qualifying contributions made between January 1 and April 15, 2027, to be applied to the 2026 tax year, provided they have not already been claimed for 2027.
  • After you make your donation, remember to keep your donation receipt (which will be sent to you at the email address you provide on the form). 

"Positive Paths changed my outlook on my future… Today, I’m stronger, more resilient and ready to create the best life in front of me!"

— Scholar Recipient

Rudge's Wishes

Support a woman to realize her dreams through our monthly planned giving program! All of the selections below bill recurring on the 5th of the month.

Hiker

Hiker ($25 per month) provides assistance for professional development through two professional imaging classes and one mentoring program session.

Hiker Plus ($25.75 per month) pays for our processing fees so we can better serve those in need.

Climber

Climber ($50 per month) provides assistance for professional development through two professional imaging classes and two mentoring program sessions.

Climber Plus ($51.50 per month) pays for our processing fees so we can better serve those in need.

Pathfinder

Pathfinder ($100 per month) provides assistance for professional development through one woman’s scholarship, one professional imaging class and personal mentoring program sessions.

Pathfinder Plus ($103.00 per month) pays for our processing fees so we can better serve those in need.

Trailblazer

Trailblazer ($150 per month) provides assistance for professional development through two women’s scholarships, two professional imaging classes, and personal mentoring program sessions.

Trailblazer Plus ($154.50 per month) pays for our processing fees so we can better serve those in need.

Would you like to contribute a different amount?

Plus plans pay for our processing fees so we can better serve those in need.

$10

Per Month

Walker

Walker Plus
$75

Per Month

Trekker

Trekker Plus
$125

Per Month

Explorer

Explorer Plus