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  • Charitable support from individuals who care about children and families are critical to our ability to meet their immediate and diverse needs. As you contemplate a gift, please consider:

     

    ANNUAL FUND

     

    The majority of gifts given to LCFS of Michigan are cash gifts from people like you. These gifts provide the necessary resources for the daily services, programs and activities to happen. The agency's annual fund provides professional prevention and intervention services, along with the basic necessities required to operate our programs.


    MATCHING GIFT:


    EMPLOYERS: Employers may offer a program in which they will match your financial donation. Contact your human resource/employee benefits office to learn if your gift can be matched.


    THRIVENT: Through a gift-matching program, called "GivingPlus", Thrivent Financial Services will contribute a portion of your gift. Please contact your Thrivent representative, check out our Thrivent page or call LCFS of Michigan's Development office for more information.


    MEMORIAL OR TRIBUTE GIFT

     
    A gift to LCFS of Michigan in memory or honor of someone special is a unique way to pay tribute while investing in ministry.

     

    HONOR GIFT

     
    Celebrate a special occasion or achievement with an in honor gift to LCFS of Michigan. We acknowledge your gift and notify the honored person(s) of your recognition on their behalf.

     

    ENDOWED GIFTS

     
    You can impact future services by making a gift to the Theodore C. Melinat Endowment Fund. Named after the agency's former President, Rev. Theodore C. Melinat, your donation will be endowed so that future earnings will support needed services.

     

    PLANNED GIFT

     
    Making plans for continuing your support to LCFS of Michigan and other ministries is possible through a planned estate gift or bequest.

     
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    DONATION OF USED VEHICLE

     
    Have you ever wondered what to do with an old car, boat or RV? The vehicle you no longer use can be a tax deduction for you…and the means to help an abused and neglected child. See how to donate your vehicle to Charity Motors, with LCFS of Michigan as the designated recipient by clicking here.


    CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT

     
    Business and foundations are made up of people - people like you. Whether large or small, businesses are interested in giving directly or providing corporate support. We hope you'll help introduce our work to those businesses or corporations with which you are connected.

     

    GIVINGPLUS - MATCH YOUR GIFT THROUGH THRIVENT FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR LUTHERANS

     

    DONATIONS OF TANGIBLE ITEMS OR PROPERTY

     

     
    Are you interested in a hands-on project? Do you want to donate items that directly help families? Do you have an appreciated stock that you want to avoid taxable gains? Do you want to donate some property? All of these items are needed. Check out how you can meet these very real needs

     
    Community Caring - hands-on projects
    Making a Stock Gift
    Donation of Property, Life Insurance or other real property

     

    For more information contact LCFS of Michigan
    by emailing information@lcfsmi.org
    by writing PO Box 48, Bay City, Michigan 48707
    by calling 800.625.7650

 

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