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Finance
GENEROSITY UPDATE AND WAYS TO GIVE
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation for your generous support of our church, especially during this time of uncertainty due to the impact of the Coronavirus. The commitment and generosity of our community and families continue to amaze us! Thank you! In this challenging time, please consider taking these actions to cover the operating costs of the church.
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1. Give online!
2. Consider fulfilling your pledge sooner rather than later.
3. If you have not yet made your pledge for 2020, please do so today. You may already be giving in 2020, but have not yet pledged. If so, we would like to apply your giving toward your pledge.
4. Contribute to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Relief Fund (CERF). The purpose of this fund is to receive contributions for the purpose of providing needed funds to local organizations and entities which have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and whose purpose is to provide for persons’ basic needs. Distributions from the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund will be made upon recommendation by the Mission Committee and approval by the Session.
5. If you have received federal stimulus funds, and do not need them, consider giving to the church or to those in need. Please read the article Share your CARES money (if you can)by Robert Hay.
6. Take advantage of the newly passed CARES Act related to charitable giving. The Act encourages Americans to contribute to churches and charitable organizations in 2020 by permitting a new above-the-line deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions in computing AGI, whether they itemize or not. Additionally, the provision temporarily increases the limitations on deductions for certain cash charitable contributions by individuals who itemize. When doing this, be sure to consult with your tax advisor to fully understand the recent changes in tax law. To date, we have received 268 pledges for $1,292,605 toward our goals of 325 pledges and $1,500,000. You can pledge and give online at www.fpcnaples.org or send your contribution by mail to 250 Sixth Street South, Naples, FL 34102. For questions, please contact Anna Focht, Director of Finance at annaf@fpcnaples.org or 239.262.1311 ext. 2042. Thank you!
