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Ask For Donations Letter

Question: What is a good bible verse about helping people in need?

I am going on a christian mission this summer and in order to raise the money i need to go, i am sending out letters asking for donations. I need a good bible verse to put at the end of the letter, something about helping people.

Answer: luke 12:33
“Sell your possessions and give to charity; make yourselves money belts which do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near nor moth destroys.”

God bless

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Donations Pick Up Denver

For those struggling with the metaphorical question—which came first, the chicken or the egg?—the answer is nigh for some folks living in Boulder, CO: it’s neither the chicken nor the egg; it’s metal.

The Children, Youth, and Environments Center for Research and Design at the University of Colorado has collaborated with Boulder County Going Local and the Institute for Intentionally Sustainable Neighborhoods to launch Urban Hens in Boulder.

The Urban Hens project seeks to develop a sustainable model for establishing chickens in urban settings.  Backyard chickens can provide a healthy, local food source and bring a not-so-new dimension to homes, schools, and communities seeking sustainability. The goal of the three organizations is to strengthen and enhance communities through collaboration, education, and sustainable solutions.

The sustainable solution used to house the hens is a prefabricated arched structure made of corrugated metal, designed to offer people room to stand inside for easy access to the five-plus birds that are kept in the metal pole barn.

“My students decided to investigate prefabrication, and combined with our historic precedent research, we quickly discovered Quonset huts,” says Rob Pyatt, who teaches the university’s Environmental Design students about basic design, construction systems, and community engagement. “We also liked the material efficiency with using a relatively light-gauge steel combined with the structural stability of the geometry (arch).”

The first Urban Hens metal barn building, which was built in Pyatt’s backyard, took three weekends to construct. During this time, Pyatt walked his student crew step-by-step through the construction process. “That {time frame} is based on what we are teaching—slab, metal, framing, etc.,” says Pyatt. “It’s pretty simple and efficient! We worked with SteelMaster Buildings (based in Virginia Beach, VA) to create the buildings, which are elegant and have been well received.”

The metal barn is equipped with horizontal wooden slats which provide both shade and ventilation. Sand covers the floor for easy clean up, and the fully-enclosed structure is firmly bolted to a concrete slab so it will not tip over.

Outside of Pyatt’s backyard, Urban Hens recently installed its first two coops, one at Shawnee Gardens assisted-living center in Boulder and one at a North Boulder cooperative residential community. They have grant funding for three more coops, one of which is planned for Park Hill Elementary School in Denver. The student crew is scheduled to start the installation in mid-September at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art as part of a three-month exhibition. Once that has concluded, the coop will be relocated to the elementary school.

Urban Hens plans to design and sell chicken-coop kits across the country based on Pyatt and his students’ design, with proceeds allowing them to donate built coops to low-income neighborhoods and community organizations.

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Donations Tax Deduction Clothing

Making a charitable donation is a noble act. Charity need not be just with money. It can also be done by donating objects like clothes, furniture, cars and just anything. Cars are donated to the recipients directly or they are sold and the money is given away as charity. Many people prefer to donate used cars for helping the community.

There are many charitable organizations that accept cars as a donation. These cars need not be in running conditions to be donated. The cars are generally sold or auctioned and the proceeds are used for charity work. There are some organizations that accept car donations, sell the cars and give the proceeds to other charitable organizations.

Donating a car is a noble gesture. It is also a good tool for reducing tax payments. Car donation to an approved 501(C)3 charity organization is tax deductible under certain clauses. These are applicable for all kinds of cars. You can claim the car’s fair market value if the car is worth less than $500 or it is in good working condition. You can claim deduction equal to the actual sale price of the car is the car is worth more than $500. However, before donating, ensure that the donation program is a qualified, 501(c)3 IRS registered charity since only such programs are eligible for tax deductions. Information about such charity programs can be obtained from the IRS website or in the Publication 78 that is available at most public libraries. If the total donation is more than $500, then a separate form (8283) has to be filled. Donating a car for tax purposes requires itemized deductions on the personal tax return.

Determine the value of the car meant for donation. This can be done by checking the blue book value. Take the condition of the car into consideration while determining its value. Most charity organizations take donated cars for free, but there are some which charge certain fees. Make sure you have the title for the car.

Most charity organizations that accept car donations also provide other services like free vehicle pick-up, easier/hassle-free paperwork and easy online application forms. The donations can also be made to your preferred charities. These days, making a charity car donation has become very easy with online application forms and faster processing. The whole process takes just 2-3 days. Car charity organizations can be located online over the internet or they can also be found in yellow pages or through advertisements.

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Salvation Army Donations Value

Question: Can I use my furniture donation as a tax deduction?

I have been trying to sell my 8-yr old used bedroom furniture and it’s not going. I am thinking of just donating it to the Salvation Army. Can this be used as a tax deduction? On their site, it says the normal value of full bedroom sets is $250-$1,000, and I am asking $600. What is the procedure? Is this worth it?

Answer: Certainly. You would go by thrift shop value. When you donate it, ask for a donation receipt with the donated value, to use for preparing your income taxes. Anything that gets the taxes down is definitely worth it!

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Christmas Donations For Children

Question: Does anyone know of any organizations that will donate toys for needy children?

I work @ a small sheriff’s office in North GA, and we sponsor a program for less fortunate children @ Christmas time. This year our funds are very low, and I was wondering if there was anyone out there on the web that could help guide me in trying to get donations from some of the larger toy companies or stores.

Answer: Walmart has always been generous to the community they serve.

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