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1.
Make a financial gift to TIHAN in honor of someone
special to you. Does Dad really need another
tie? Does cousin Pat need a tin of popcorn? Consider
giving the gift of life in the name of your loved
one. TIHAN will be happy to send an acknowledgement informing of
them of the gift made in their name.
2.
Buy some holiday gifts to be distributed to our CarePartners living
with HIV at our Poz Cafe luncheon (popular holiday gift
items include blankets--especially electric blankets, jackets,
sweaters, small space heaters, small microwave ovens, coffee makers,
crock pots, $20 gift certificates to grocery stores or discount stores).
3. Shop at and support
businesses that support the work of TIHAN,
especially
locally-owned companies. If you are looking for books,
restaurants, clothing, jewelry or other gift items, make sure you
give your money to those that give back to our community.
4.
Purchase a gift certificate for a turkey dinner for one of our
CarePartners. Grocery stores sell pre-cooked heat-and-serve
complete turkey dinners that make it easy for someone to enjoy a
holiday meal, and even invite a few friends or enjoy leftovers
for a few days.
5.
Make a financial contribution to TIHAN in memory of someone
special to you. It's a wonderful way to remember people who
have made a difference in your life, and through supporting the work
of TIHAN, you can make a real difference in their name. If you
wish, TIHAN will be happy to send an acknowledgement informing of the
memorial gift.
6.
Many restaurants are offering bonuses when you purchase gift
certificates. For example, you can buy $100 worth of gift
certificates, and some establishments will give you an additional $30
gift certificate for free! Give two loved ones a $50 gift
certificate, then donate the $30 gift certificate to Treasures for
TIHAN (and get a tax deduction for it!) For a list of
restaurants offering these specials, see the December 4th Arizona
Daily Star article with a list (http://www.azstarnet.com/altsn/food_inside/food/269841)
or visit the Tucson Originals website (http://www.tucsonoriginals.com/)
7.
Tell your friends and family that, instead of stressing over what
gift item to buy for you, you'd prefer that they make a gift to
TIHAN in your name to support the care and education that we
provide. TIHAN and our CarePartners will benefit, your
friends get the tax deduction, and you get the warm glow knowing you
have made a difference in someone's life.
8. Make
a contribution of items that TIHAN needs. Inkind
(non-cash) items needed include office supplies, toiletry items for
care packages for people living with HIV/AIDS, and art/gift
certificate items for us to auction off at our upcoming Treasures for
TIHAN benefit auction.
9. The IRS has extended the
deadline for the IRA Charitable Rollover,
allowing
individuals age 70½ and older to make distributions from the IRAs to
their favorite charities, free from income tax. Check with your
tax advisor to see if this may be a beneficial option for you.
Need
to Verify How Much You Have Contributed to TIHAN So Far This Year?
If
you would like us to check how much you have contributed to TIHAN
this year (and last year), please contact Scott Blades, Executive
Director, at 299-6647 or scott@tihan.org
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