70% of children looking for a mentor have receieved one since the beginning of last year.
65% of young women indicated that since beginning in a program that they would like to continue to help others.
Stock Giving: Tax-Efficient Giving
More people are giving stock to charity in lieu of cash. Here's what to consider:
Stock gifts net a tax deduction and spare you from paying capital gains tax. For the best tax result, donate shares owned for more than one year.
Click here to read an article about the stock giving by the Wall Street Journal
*Please consult your tax advisor for details.
United Way of Gratiot County has released two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to supporting seniors in their efforts to remain active and independent.
One request will result in funding to conduct outreach to informal, family caregivers of the elderly and link them to support services in the community.
The second request will result in funding volunteer programs that are targeted to utilizing the time and talents of senior citizens.
Click on the links below to access the RFPs and application instructions.