Include Planned Giving from your Estate and Make a Difference!
In today’s world, free time has become a luxury that few can afford. Many people have the desire to help others but simply don’t have time or don’t know how. For those interested in donating to charity but who are unable to offer volunteer services, planned giving is an exciting alternative. Gift planning from your […]
Read MoreWill Bequest, Charity Giving, Leave a Legacy in New orleans
No one looks forward to writing a will, but one way to take some of the discomfort out of the process is by adding charity giving to your will bequest. Having the desire to help others is universal in that it comes naturally to most people regardless of race, creed or culture. The need to […]
Read MoreHow To Get A Tax Deduction For Your Car Donation
Each year, roughly a million Americans donate vehicles to charity. Cars and trucks that are given to charity organizations are generally used in one of two ways, by being refurbished and provided to low income recipients at no or low cost, or by being sold, with proceeds benefiting the charity’s mission. In either case, the […]
Read MoreWays To Donate A Vehicle To Charity
Are you thinking about donating your car or truck to a local charity, but a little confused on what steps to take? Giving a vehicle to a charitable organization is quite popular in the U.S., but it can be a tedious process if you don’t know what steps to take and what pitfalls to watch […]
Read MoreAlleviate Grief with an In Memory Gift to Charity
Grieving can be a long and lonely process often filled with feelings of helplessness. Many people struggle with the practicalities of filling their evenings or days with a meaningful activity that will help offset the burden of loss. One of the more effective ways of coping with bereavement is to create a living legacy by […]
Read MoreTypes of Charitable Giving in New Orleans
Are you interested in giving back to your community? You’re not alone. A 2008 study by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that over a quarter of Americans volunteered with charity organizations. But what if you don’t have the time in your busy schedule to volunteer? Don’t worry, there are many other giving […]
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Car For Donation
You’ve finally gotten that new car you’ve been dreaming about, congratulations! If you’re wondering what to do with the old hunk of junk that’s still blighting your driveway, why not donate it to charity? It’s easier than ever to donate a vehicle, and most organizations will help you through every step of the process to […]
Read MoreDonate Your Vehicle in New Orleans for a Good Cause
There are many ways to go about donating your vehicle to different charities. There are also many things to think about before you donate your car. You need to make sure you pick a reputable charity organization and know who your vehicle is being donated to. Some organizations available to donate your car to are […]
Read MoreHurricane Katrina is 5 Years Old
Sunday, August 29th is the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Five years ago a hurricane called Katrina devastated New Orleans like no other hurricane before. This hurricane caused the breach of the levees and the flooding of the city. Thousands died and hundreds of thousands lost their homes. It was the costliest disaster in our […]
Read MoreL’Hermitage Plantation
The prominent French Louisiana family of Emmanuel Marius Pons Bringier practiced an interesting tradition. They gave a plantation, complete with manor house, as a wedding present to each child. The Hermitage was one of those presents. Michel Doradou Bringier, one of Emmanuel Bringier’s sons, married Louise Elizabeth Aglae duBourg de Sainte-Colombe in 1812. She was […]
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