Volunteer on the NorthShore This Summer!
Summertime is just around the corner, meaning that as the temperatures rise, the days extend, and the school year winds down, there will be plenty of time and opportunities to lend a hand throughout St. Tammany Parish during the coming months. Volunteering on the NorthShore can be as easy as helping out an organization for […]
Read MoreGet Out and Volunteer in New Orleans This Summer
Charitable organizations rely on the donation of volunteers’ time just as much as they count on monetary donations in order to remain functional and effective. With summer approaching, and the long daylight hours and ample volunteer programs being held outdoors, there are plenty of opportunities and few excuses not to get out and lend a […]
Read MoreLeave a Legacy through Charitable Giving
Have you ever wanted to change the world in some way? Do you want to make the world a better place for your children, grandchildren, and future generations? As a champion of a particular cause, you might wish to have your dedication and commitment to that cause memorialized forever. By making a will bequest to […]
Read MoreIt’s that Time of Year to Donate your Car or Vehicle
Ahh, spring has finally arrived, the time of year where everything starts anew. The time of year when you finally decide to clean out the garage in a fit of spring cleaning. You’re tired of moving your “backup” vehicle, which you never use, in and out of the garage just to get the lawnmower out. […]
Read MoreMake An In Honor Or In Memory Gift
Losing someone close can be one of the hardest things to deal with in a lifetime. However, you can honor their life by giving a living legacy gift. These are in honor gifts or in memory gifts, given on behalf of that person special to you. What better way to honor a special person than […]
Read MoreCharitable Gifts Offer more Giving Options than Ever Before
Perhaps the most human of all characteristics is our capacity for emotion. Feelings can be a powerful motivator when we are joyful, angry, frightened, or sad. Our ability to empathize with another person’s suffering is precisely what moves us to lend a helping hand or offer a charitable gift. What may come as a surprise, […]
Read MoreAdd to your Wealth by Donating Stocks or Mutual Funds
Everyone has something to offer, and philanthropy is as intertwined with the human experience as work itself. The deep satisfaction of helping another person is perhaps the genesis of the expression, ‘Giving and receiving are the same,’ because the experience is one of humanity at its finest. Donations are now as diverse as donors themselves […]
Read MoreCreate a Living Legacy for Yourself or a Loved One
Giving to charity is a timeless tradition that shows mankind at its finest. Anyone who has ever donated or volunteered will say that it is a very rewarding experience to see your efforts make a difference, but did you know that you can create a living legacy for yourself or a loved one by making […]
Read MoreDonate a Car or Vehicle Safely by Avoiding Scams!
If you’re looking to donate a car or other vehicle, be aware that there are many scams out there! In this day and age it’s hard to know who to trust when it comes to charity. Many online and even door-to-door schemes will promise you extravagant rewards and tell amazing stories about the people they […]
Read MoreDid You Know that You Can Donate a Car by Fax, Phone or Mail?
If you or someone you know is looking to donate a car or other vehicle, there are several things to keep in mind. First you must decide on a charity to whom to donate the car, but before you do that, a little homework is advised. Do you need the tax deduction? Does it matter […]
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