Old Colony Elderly Services Alerts Elders and Disabled Veterans of October 15th Filing Deadline for Economic Stimulus Payment
DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA.
According to the IRS, there are an estimated 117,000 retirees and disabled veterans in Massachusetts who normally don’t file a federal income tax return
but may be eligible for the stimulus payment.
OCES is a private, non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) that provides valuable programs and services to seniors, their families and caregivers. The agency can provide guidance to seniors and disabled veterans who need assistance filing a federal tax return prior to the Economic Stimulus deadline of October 15th.
According to the IRS, older Americans and disabled veterans who have no tax liability and who have no requirement to file a tax return because their income is too low or nontaxable, may receive a stimulus payment of up to $300 ($600 for married couples) plus a $300 payment for each qualifying child.
Old Colony Elderly Services Explains Question 1 on November 4th Ballot for Elders, Caregivers and Their Families
DATELINE: PLYMOUTH COUNTY AND AVON, EASTON AND STOUGHTON, MA.
Question 1 proposes a law to reduce the state personal income tax
rate to 2.65% as of January 1, 2009 and to eliminate the tax beginning January 1, 2010. A “yes” vote will enact these reductions; a “no” vote will make no change to the state’s income tax laws.
OCES employs 130 staff and provides services to more than 4,600 elders, caregivers and families each month. These services include home health aide, personal care and medical transportation that are vital to many home-bound, frail elders in our communities. In addition, every month we respond to more than 600 inquiries for information and referral, perform 150 long-term care screenings and deliver approximately 23,000 lunches through the meals-on-wheels program.
According to most reports, the income tax produces $12.5 billion, or 40%, of the entire state budget. If OCES’ budget is reduced by 40%, we will be forced to decrease services to some of our most vulnerable citizens and eliminate jobs. This could mean that 1,800 elders will lose home care services, 9,000 meals will not be delivered and at least 50 employees will lose their jobs.
Non-partisan? not in North Minneapolis
What does it mean when an organization says their “non-partisan”? Non-Partisan means showing no support either way to an event, person or political candidate. In Minneapolis especially among the non-profits and faith-based organizations the opposite is true. This election year many 501(c)3’s have chosen to align themselves with one or more political candidate. This becomes evident with the large gathering of non-profits and Faith-Based organizations in Minneapolis holding political forums and events.
In Articles of Incorporation filed by each one of these organizations in the State of Minnesota, usually in Article III it reads, “No substantial part of the activities of the corporation or organization shall constitute the carrying on of propaganda or of attempting to influence legislation. The corporation shall not be participants or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office”. This election year there are multiple violations as it pertains not being non-partisan and aligning organization with a driven agenda focused on a political candidate or issue. These organizations (faith-based and social service) are in direct violation of IRS tax-exempt status due to the actions of a few “pundits” and “HNIC’s”.
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Helps Orphans
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee is a non-profit corporation dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of children here in Atlanta & around the world. We give our money directly to children and to other non profits. However we give supplies and books to other non profits so the support goes to the kids. We are careful to make sure our money does not go to pay salaries. We have no salaries and we make certain we don’t pay anybody’s salaries. We’re accomplishing that goal by selling our GREAT-TASTING, gourmet coffee & donating 100% of the profits to carefully selected charitable projects such as group homes, shelters, orphanages & schools. The Company - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee This coffee company was founded by Boake and Carol Moore, as an extension of their mission work in Africa. They got the idea from another friend who brought back bags of the local coffee to sell through his church. They wanted to help a lot of children but wanted a way to generate consistent donations over a long period of time so they could really help a lot of children. They joined the Café CoopeTarrazu Farmer’s Co-Op which enabled them to make purchases from a local group of 2500 farmers. Then they began importing the coffee that is now sold as Mission Grounds. There are no administrative overhead costs at Mission Grounds. Read more
The Magic of Online Fundraising With Digital Download Products
Online fundraising is becoming increasingly prominent and accepted…and why not? You don’t have to go door-to-door, or stand out in the cold, or by your own children’s candy just to satisfy the commitment. With digital download products, you are not just asking for money. You are delivering real products with real value. It is not just looking for a hand-out (although that can be appropriate sometimes), it is giving a hand in exchange.
So what are digital downloads? They can be eBooks. They can be software. They can be still images. They can be videos. They can be audios. Anything that be downloaded directly from some Web Site is a digital download product. They are dead simple to sell online…especially when it is for a worthy cause.
Everyone understands selling cookies, or popcorn, or books, or candy to raise money. You sell a box of cookies for Ten Dollars and your organization gets to keep Five Dollars for your cause. You have to get the order. Take the money. Get the products. Deliver the products. You walked miles, or stood for hours, or physically humiliate your co-workers to get the orders. It was all hard and not terribly efficient.
Non for Profit
Non For Profit
Non for profit is a charity on profit is another way of saying not for profit but is sometimes used to describe a for profit that is having losses. Non for profit insurers (mutuelles) try to differentiate themselves from private insurers on the basis of the so-called “fraternal” (the French word is “solitaire”, aimed at indicating that the contract is not risk-rated, but also invoking a religious connotation of fraternity, a working class connotation of friendly societies, as well as a political connotation of redistribution) : they designed a charter forbidding underwriting as well as exclusion for conditions. A non for profit is a corporation, but one that relies on good will and public interest. As with any industry, working for a non for profit will offer situations that will both excite and aggravate you. In anticipation of searching for or accepting a non for profit job, you should spend adequate time investigating and weighing the benefits and drawbacks of the position, so you are prepared for what lay ahead.
Your Guide to Capital Campaign Success
A capital campaign is a significant project for a nonprofit organization. A successful capital campaign, and the completion of the project for which funds are raised, can be a transformational event. Ideally, when viewed in retrospect the capital project will appear as a logical and inevitable step in the development of the organization as it strives to fully serve its audiences and community.
With careful planning and keen attention to detail, a capital campaign can be a powerful bridge to the future.
A successful campaign is the result of many constituencies working together for a common goal, including the board, staff, volunteers, donors, and community representatives. As the project grows from an idea to a proposal to reality, a Campaign Plan is key to success. A comprehensive plan provides a framework for action and a template that is transparent and universally accepted. It is a document that speaks both internally (to those who are managing the campaign) and externally (to those who may be asked to contribute or who may be impacted by the project). As campaigns are multi-year, a clear plan also serves as a guide if key team members drop out and new team members are brought in.
1. The Goal
A key element of success is to accurately estimate the amount of money needed to be raised.
Pacific Timesheet Provides Free Timesheet Software for Nonprofit Organizations
Las Vegas, NV — Pacific Timesheet, the leading name in timesheet and time tracking systems, announced its providing eligible organizations free time tracking software systems with up to 10 user licenses. Pacific Timesheet also assists qualified nonprofit, educational and government services organizations with additional donations in the form of pricing discounts for larger timesheet software systems.
Pacific Timesheet CEO Pat Conrad stated “Pacific Timesheet can be used to track the time, work and progress of activities supported by various grants or funding sources under any platform, such as time clock, personal computer, mobile device and IVR system etc. It provides a comprehensive yet easy to use project management tool. The software also allows for the reporting and tracking of project details to ensure easier and more efficient project management. The software contains an activity and project-management system that is compatible with accounting and other key in-house systems.
All Aboard the “polar Express”
DATELINE: MARSHFIELD, MA… The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield is holding a “Polar Express” magical train ride event on December 20, 2008! This event is open to the public.
The Polar Express will come to life on the Kingston commuter rail as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Passengers will be able to read along to The Polar Express story with Mrs. Claus and enjoy caroling, hot chocolate and cookies baked by Santa’s elves. Children will be able to meet Santa Claus and write their Christmas wishes on Santa’s scroll. Every child will receive a special gift from Santa, so they may always believe. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas.
The Polar Express travels from the Kingston commuter rail to the Halifax station and back. Those interested in this special event are encouraged to purchase their Polar Express tickets early for one of the following scheduled rides:
Train Ride #1: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Train Ride #2: 1:30 p.m. to 2:24 p.m.
Train Ride #3: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Builder Hardware Association
Builders hardware industry trade association provides information on builders hardware manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, manufacturing associations and professional associations in all sectors of the building industry. It provides access to international network resources by bringing together the representatives of the hardware industry that fosters the growth and global well being of its member companies, while disseminating up-to-date management, manufacturing and technical information. These associations provides complete information solutions and offer users quick access to a vast amount of timely and relevant information and knowledge-based application tools. The association represents the hardware and joinery industry and helps in promoting business and exports.
It is very essential for the trade associates to have a bunch of quality information that provides a better insight to the trends and challenges of the global hardware industry. It also endeavors to promote the general development and welfare of the builders hardware industry. From past decade the builder hardware associations are working towards building and improving relations within the hardware industry. The associations provides professionals in all sectors of the building industry with a single source for technical expertise with the ultimate aim of assuring progress and maintaining standards throughout the industry, some of the associations are also called as the choice and voice of independent thinking. The association is full of resourceful information where you can actually browse and explore the latest creations of the builder hardware industry.