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Congressman Cohen Floor Statement on Need to Reform Credit Card Fees for Charitable Donations

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:15:11 +0000

In an effort to maximize charitable donations made through credit cards, Congressman Steve Cohen announced that he will be introducing the Complete Charitable Contribution Act of 2010.

Congressman Cohens legislation would limit the amount credit card companies could charge for administrative costs associated with processing charitable donation transactions, as opposed to the existing interchange rate which can be as high as five percent per donation. This would ensure that more of the money that Americans donate to charitable organizations reaches the intended organization.

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KYC’s ‘Boat for Hope’ – FANTASTIC! Sun, Fun, Entertainment!

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:11:48 +0000

Music, dance, games and boating put on by the Kelowna Yacht Club to help kids with disabilities. There were many volunteers from businesses and organizations who came together to put fun and joy into the lives of so many and again thanks to sponsors it was all FREE.

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Introducing SpaceforGood

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 17:27:18 +0000

Good Speaks for Itself

SpaceforGood is a place where charitable organizations can showcase the good things they are doing to help people, communities, and the world we live in.

By combining compelling video, an intuitive interface and a targeted search function, SpaceforGood allows viewers to witness how charities are solving the problems they care about, and provides them with a quick and easy way to donate or otherwise lend their support.

SpaceforGood will work together with the community of charitable organizations included on the site to preserve the relevance and integrity of the videos posted.

Visit www.spaceforgood.org to post your organization’s video.

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Estate planning, charity bequests can be simple ways to donate

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:14:18 +0000

For more information on the topic of this video visit http://www.leavealegacysoutheastmichigan.org. Items discussed include the ease with which individuals from all income levels and all walks of life can make an impact by donating to local charitable organizations, both in life and after death through charity bequests. Tax benefits of planned giving and the preparation of documents such as wills and estate plans also are discussed.

Hosted by University of Michigan Attorney and Leave a Legacy Washtenaw County Co-Chair Donna Snyder, part one of this episode of Access Ann Arbor features guests Chris Belcher, Vice President and Trust Officer for Comerica Wealth & Institutional Management in Ann Arbor, and Marie Seddon, Executive Director of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) Heritage Foundation in Chelsea.

LEAVE A LEGACY® Southeast Michigan is a nine-county-wide campaign encouraging people to name non-profit organizations in their wills. The campaign, which is driven by the efforts of volunteers from non-profit groups, and financial, estate planning and law firms, is sponsored by the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southeast Michigan — a group of professionals in legal, financial, and allied fields as well as fundraising professionals whose focus is planned giving.

The campaign resulted from a growing concern for non-profit organizations, who because of increasingly less government funding, are fighting to exist. And the problem worsens because this forces non-profit groups to rely more on public support; however, although 81.5% of people in Southeast Michigan give annually, only 2.8% leave a charitable bequest at death. LEAVE A LEGACY is addressing this problem by educating people about the importance of planned gifts for the charities we depend on and support.

For more information visit http://www.leavealegacysoutheastmichigan.org, call (888) 826-7900 or e-mail leavelegacy@airadv.net.

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Nester Market and Charitable Giving Canadians

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 14:07:46 +0000

Canadians are a giving and charitable people on the whole. Canadians are compassionate and caring. The whole Boat For Hope event at the Kelowna Yacht Club was put on by volunteers, people volunteered their time, boats, fuel etc and businesses assisted in any way they could selflessly. Thank you to Nester Market for supplying enough food and drinks to feed hundreds.

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Economy Has Charitable Organizations Concerned

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:20:56 +0000

Many charitable organizations are scrambling to keep up with increasing demand and decreasing donations.

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Female Pirates – straight from the source farrrrrshion trends!

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:02:13 +0000

The proper appearance for pirates is very important, first the outfit or fashion must let it be known in no uncertain terms that you are a PIRATE but it must also transmit certain amount of ‘Hot Babes’. And you decide is it a pirates treasure chest with glitter or just a hope chest?
This is for the Kelowna Yacht Club’s Boat for Hope. Thank to the Kelowna Yacht Club for all their work and dedication.

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Pirates in Canada!

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:23:11 +0000

Piracy has come to Canada, boaters be aware. Exclusive video from Okanagan Lake.

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without hope there is little else left . . . This was a day of FUN!!!

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:06:09 +0000

The Boat for Hope is a charity event put on by the Kelowna Yacht Club to help kids and families of kids with disabilities. Sometimes we all have to take a step back to see how truly fortunate we are and that for many people around the world and at home HOPE is all they have.

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SHOUT OUT to Kelowna Yacht Club and the ‘Boat for Hope’!!

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:52:13 +0000

June 20 2009 we were invited to take video for YouTube of the Kelowna Yacht Club – ‘Boat for Hope Charity’ event.
The purpose of this event is to help bring a smile to the face of children with disabilities while also recognizing that siblings, parents and caregivers also need recognition and support. Organization for this event starts almost one year in advance; coordinating an event of this size with inherent difficulties is challenging but the Kelowna Yacht Club, its members, volunteers, supporting organization, charities and sponsors did a fantastic job.
Boat owners were down at the Kelowna Yacht Club as early as 6am to prepare the pirate theme of their boats. Entertainers, volunteers gave up their Saturday to make sure everything was attended to. There was a BBQ held for the families and children, hot dogs, smokies, pop and juice, fruit and ice cream and everything was donated by very generous sponsors all FREE. Musical performances, comedy, games – It was FANTASTIC. – THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO DO THINGS RIGHT! ARRRR to the Kelowna Yacht Club and Sponsors and Volunteers of this amazing event!

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