Donations cannot be accepted from persons residing in the states of AK, AR, CT, FL, GA, HA, ME, MA, MS, NC, ND, OK, RI, TN, UT and WV. 

Financial and other information about Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting the Chief Executive Director at 2502 E University Drive, Ste 125, Phoenix, Arizona 85034, 480-396-3795, www.lss-sw.org or for residents of the following states, as stated below.  Maryland: For the cost of postage and copying, from the Secretary of State.  Michigan: MICS No CS 62986. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http:// www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm.  New York: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999.  Virginia: From the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.  Washington: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483. Wisconsin: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.  REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE SOUTHWEST BY THE STATE.