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Inside you will find different local non-profit organizations that need your help this holiday season.

GIVE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Published as supplement to the Siuslaw News, December 08, 2018

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Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County is so much more than just a fun place to hang out after school.

We are a safe haven for the bullied; a place where mentors and tutors help kids understand and complete homework, and we make sure each of our kids has a hot nutritious meal before they leave.

OF WESTERN LANE COUNTY Through nationally proven programs like SMART Girls, Passport to Manhood and Money Matters, we help our young members understand the beneďŹ ts of healthy lifestyles and attitudes.

Our staff and volunteers believe in kids and know that no one is born a failure.

We are committed to helping every one of our members realize their full potential as a happy, healthy, fulďŹ lled, productive member of our community.

With your help this holiday season, we can continue our mission to help make the world a better place one child at a time and continue to give every Club member the gift of a great future.

Please consider donating to the Boys and Girls club of Western Lane County today.

Change the world this holiday.

Start With a Child 1501 Airport Road, Florence 541-902-0304 PO Box 739, Florence OR 97439

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Charitable giving and taxes Many people donate to nonprofit organizations and other philanthropic groups out of a personal desire to do good for others. Such charitable giving can improve the lives of others and may make donors eligible for tax deductions.

According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, donors may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations. These generally include religious organizations, veterans organizations, nonprofit groups qualified under section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, and some other groups as well. The Canada Revenue Agency lists registered charities, registered low-cost housing corporations, national arts service organizations, registered Canadian amateur athletic associations, and some educational universities among the organizations that may qualify donors for tax deductions.

Canadian individuals and businesses generally can claim deductions and gifts of up to 75 percent of net income. In the United States, the IRS states one generally may deduct up to 50 percent of adjusted gross income, but 20 percent and 30 percent limitations apply in some cases.

Giving can constitute cash and non-cash donations, advises the charity watchdog organization Charity Navigator. For example, deductions for donations of clothing and household items that are in “good condition or better” may qualify donors for tax deductions. Donors

are advised to bring items to reputable charities that will issue a receipt for their value. An appraisal may be requested for more expensive items.

All donations require a paper trail and proof of charitable contribution. The Government of Canada states that official donation receipts from registered charities and other qualified organizations should be kept in a safe place.

While these receipts need not be submitted at the time of filing (whether on paper returns or electronic filings), they should be kept for five years in the event they are subjected to review.

Timing donations properly is key. The IRS says that contributions made in cash or other property must be made before the close of the tax year to be deductible.

A tax treaty between the United States and Canada allows for some deduction of donations made to charities across the border. Again, it is best to consult with a tax professional in these matters as some contributions to foreign organizations are not deductible.

Charitable giving has many benefits, including feeling good about oneself,

helping the less fortunate and the financial reward of qualifying for some tax breaks.

Estate planning and charitable giving Charitable giving comes in many forms. Some people donate annually to their favorite charities, while others may volunteer their time or professional services.

One way many people choose to give to charity is to donate at the time of their death. Including charitable giving into an estate plan is wonderful way to support a favorite

cause. When researching this approach, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by references to tax codes, attorney fees and other items that can make including charitable gifts in one’s estate plan seem more complex than it needs to be. Schwab Charitable, an independent nonprofit organization, notes that there are various ways to incorporate charitable giving into an estate plan, and that doing so is something almost anyone can do.

• Dictate giving in your will. When reading about charitable giving and estate planning, many people might begin to feel intimidated by estate taxes, feeling their heirs won’t get as much of their money as they hoped.

But Schwab Charitable notes that including a charitable contribution in your estate plan will reduce your estate tax liabilities, which will help to maximize the final value of your estate for your heirs. Speak with your estate attorney and ensure your donation is spelled out in your will.

• Donate your retirement account. Another way to utilize an estate plan to donate to charity is to designate the charity of your choice as the beneficiary on your retirement account. Schwab Charitable notes that charities are exempt from both income and estate taxes, so choosing this option guarantees the charity will receive 100 percent of the account’s value once it has been liquidated.

• Explore a charitable trust. Charitable trusts provide another way to give back through estate planning. For example, a split-interest trust allows men and women to donate their assets to a charity but retain some of the benefits of holding those assets. A split-interest trust funds a trust in the charity’s name, and people who open one receive a tax deduction any time money is transferred into the trust.

But the donors still control the assets in the trust, which is passed onto the charity at the time of their deaths. You have various options at your disposal in regard to charitable trusts, so speak to a financial advisor to help you pick the best one for you.

Charitable giving is a part of many people’s estate plan.

Explore your options and choose the one that’s most beneficial to you, your heirs and the charities you want to support.

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Radiation Patients needing transportation?

When you need a ride, We’ll take you there and back.

FRIENDS of FLORENCE

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Offering Service to the

FLORENCE COMMUNITY

and surrounding areas for 33 years!

• First run driven by P.T. Smith, May 1, 1985.

• We’ve driven over 1.2 million miles.

• Transported over 30,000 riders for treatment to Eugene/Springfield and back.

• Driven 5 days a week, 160 miles a day.

• No charge to anyone.

• 23 volunteer drivers

For more information call Bart Mealer at 541-997-8663.

A special Thank You to Friends of Florence Van Fans, we couldn’t do what we do without you!

Interested in being a volunteer driver?

Call Bart Mealer at 541-997-8663 Interested in joining the Van Fans?

Call Barbara Filiatreau at 541 902-0505

Funded entirely by donation P.O. Box 598, Florence OR, 97439

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The Kiwanis Club of Florence is selling See’s Candy as a fundraiser at Roby’s Furniture on 18th and Highway 101 from December 1st through December 24th, or until the candy is gone! Candy sales are Mon – Sat from 10:00 am. – 6:00pm.

Did you know that all proceeds from the See’s candy sales go to Kiwanis projects like the Community Thanksgiving Dinner (served over 665), Head Start Harvest Festival, School Supplies for Mapleton & Siuslaw Schools, Rhody Days Kids Games, Key Club & Builders Club, Florence and Mapleton Food Shares just to name a few?

Candy includes the traditional 1# boxes of chocolates, but we will also have peanut brittle, truffles and holiday boxed chocolates.

Roby’s Furniture is a new location for the Kiwanis See’s Candy Sales! Stop in and visit us at 18th and Highway 101.

Please help support the Kiwanis Club of Florence so we can continue our local projects. Kiwanis – serving the children of the world, one community at a time.

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Siuslaw Outreach Services has been serving the Florence/Mapleton/Dune City areas since 1986.

Last year SOS provided services to: • 299 victims of domestic violence • 13 victims of sexual assault • 114 households who were facing eviction due to an unexpected financial crisis.

• 208 callers to our 24/7 crisis line • 578 households received assistance with their winter heating bills • 936 homeless individuals Us TOO Florence, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is your source for prostate cancer information and support on the Oregon Coast. We reach men from Bandon to the south, Yachats to the north and Mapleton to the east, plus the entire greater Florence area.

We are ready when men and their loved ones need us. Our Giving includes: a. urologist providing the latest information on PSA screening, diagnosis, treatment/non-treatment options and life after treatment; b. sharing our personal prostate cancer experiences, including a first-hand account of what we chose to do, why we chose it and how it has turned out; c. supporting each other as we travel this journey together.

Us TOO Florence has two monthly meetings – each usually with a urologist present to provide information and answer questions: a. 2nd Tuesday of each month – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Ichiban Chinese/ Japanese Restaurant. Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends. b. 3rd Tuesday of each month – 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. at the Ichiban Chinese/ Japanese Restaurant. Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends.

Us TOO Florence outreach includes a monthly article in the Coast Life Section of the Siuslaw News being either a local man’s Personal Prostate Cancer Journey or a Behind the Headlines written by Facilitator Bob Horney; attendance at health fairs at the FEC; 3-ring binders at over 20 locations in Florence with the above Journeys and articles inside (updated monthly); missed 2018, but usually can be found weekends In September at the Boardwalk Market highlighting Prostate Cancer Awareness Month; gets Prostate Cancer Awareness Month off to a start by attending a Florence City Council meeting to receive a proclamation from the City of Florence Mayor proclaiming September Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Finally, maintaining our own website: www.ustooflorence.org.

Financial support is provided by Oregon Urology Foundation, Us TOO Florence participants and members of the public. All donations are tax deductible and go to support the above outreach programs. Make checks payable to Us TOO Florence and mail to: Us TOO Florence, 924 Island Drive South, Florence, Or 97439. Every dollar goes to reaching men and their loved ones in dealing with the 2nd most deadly cancer in the male population.

Contact Bob Horney, (H) 541-997-6626 or (C) 541-999-4239 or maribob@oregonfast. net for information.

This holiday season we are in need of the following: Bequests Cash Donations Rain Ponchos Sweatshirts Coats Tarps Tooth Brushes Infant Diapers Feminine Hygiene Products Gift Cards for Food Siuslaw Outreach Services 1576 W. 12th Street P.O. Box 19000 Florence, OR 97439 Business Phone: 541-997-2816 Crisis Hotline: 541-997-4444

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Annual Christmas Basket & Toy Distribution Project

Our name, Soroptimist, was coined from the Latin “soror” and “optima” meaning ‘best for women’. Soroptimists are professional business women, or women who hold or have held positions of leadership in business or women who want to improve the lives of others. As a member of this international service organization, there are opportunities for professional growth and leadership development, education, unity and purpose through working with other likeminded individuals to achieve common goals and achievement through direct involvement with service projects.

The Soroptimist mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. It is our vision that “Women and girls have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams.” To promote the mission and vision Soroptimist International of Florence holds fundraising events that enable us to provide financial assistance through awards and scholarships to women and girls in the local area.

We need your help in our efforts to provide nearly 400 families with food and toys for the holidays. The Soroptimist International Club of Florence, along with many community volunteers, will giving complete holiday dinners and toys for kids on Saturday, December 15. Food will be distributed at the Siuslaw Middle School from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Toys will be available at the Church of the Nazarene, 12th and Nopal Streets, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. This is truly a community effort. Local businesses provide support by giving us great prices for the food that we purchase but we still need monetary donations to cover those costs. Please consider making a donation that will aid in making the holidays better for the people of the Florence family. Mail monetary donations to: Soroptimist International of Florence, PO Box 1209, Florence, OR 97439.

We also need donations of new, unwrapped toys for children, ages newborn to 12. Toy collections locations are: Oregon Pacific Bank, Banner Bank, Washington Federal, Umpqua Bank, Lane Community College, Bi-Mart, Coastal Fitness, Hoberg’s Auto Repair, Stitch & Sole, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Shippin’ Shack, Three Rivers Casino, Fred Meyer, Little Brown Hen Café, Shervin’s Tire & Automotive, State Farm Insurance, Abel Insurance Agency and Hunt Family Dentistry.

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