Posted in: Charitable Donations
By Matthew Okebiyi
Oct 14, 2008 - 5:12:18 PM
The work of the African American Planning Commission (AAPCI) Inc., relies largely on the generosity of individuals like YOU. We welcome financial and in-kind contributions to support our on-going efforts to end homelessness, develop affordable housing, create economic independence for the less fortunate and assist families in need both in the United States and in Africa.
How do we spend your contributions? We invest your tax-exempt donations in developing supportive housing, creating job readiness/employment training programs, education programs, domestic violence prevention programs, child care programs, and youth development programs.
AAPCI receives some government funds for initial capital development efforts for new building construction, however, we rely entirely on individuals, corporations and foundations to fund all program implementation and ongoing operational support, both in the United States and especially in Africa. We ask for your support to help strengthen and sustain our efforts well into the future.
Contributions to the African American Planning Commission, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes.
On behalf of those who rely upon our services, we thank you for your support. You will receive a receipt for your donation in the mail.
It's easy, quick and safe to support the programs of the African American Planning Commission through our web site. You can designate your gift for use by a particular program or development project.
1. Visit our website: www.aapci.org
2. Click on the donation link, then click on the "Donation by Credit Card" link.
3. Make your credit card donation. ($10 minimum donation recommended).
Our secure credit card server is powered by Guidestar and setup by Network for Good. Your personal and credit card information is protected and kept private.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the work of the African American Planning Commission. We take seriously our responsibility to contributors, to those counting on our help to be wise stewards of funds entrusted to us. Please know that each gift made helps a family in need of decent affordable, permanent housing, safety from domestic violence, and ensures job training services.
1. Visit our website: www.aapci.org
2. Click on the donation link, then click on the "Donation By Mail" link to download our donation by mail form. (You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view this document, if you do not already have it).
Alternatively, you may simply write a check made payable to: African American Planning Commission, Inc.
Mail your check to:
African American Planning Commission, Inc.
Attn: Development Dept.
P.O. Box 330-707
Brooklyn, New York 11233
3. Be sure to enclose your check ($10 minimum donation recommended) and please; never, send cash or currency through the mail.
Ever wish you could make your gift dollars go further? You can -- through your company's matching gift program. Thousands of companies, small and large, have Matching Gift programs which double or even triple individual, tax-deductible contributions made by their employees. Your employer may be one of them!
The process is simple: ask if your company has a Matching Gift program. If so, obtain a matching gift form from your personnel office or matching gift coordinator, fill it out completely and send it along with your contribution to:
African American Planning Commission, Inc.
Attn: Matching Gift Program
P.O. Box 330-707
Brooklyn, New York 11233
We will notify you when your company matches your gift. It's as easy as that! Your gift and your company's matching contribution will help the African American Planning Commission reach its goal of creating affordable housing, safe homes for survivors of domestic violence, employment and job training programs. You can help make a difference -- one house, one person, one family at a time!
You may wish to support the efforts of the African American Planning Commission through planned gifts, which may qualify for significant tax deductions. Giving options include bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. To find out how you can financially benefit the AAPCI and provide a lasting legacy, please do the following:
1. Visit our website: www.aapci.org
2. Click on the donation link, then click on the "Planned Giving" link to view some of the suggestions featured within this category. You will need the free Acrobat Reader to view this document, if you do not already have it.
Program services are made possible, in part, by the contributions of private, public and anonymous donors like you. To see a list of some of our donors,
1. Visit our website: www.aapci.org
2. Click on the donation link, then click on the "Our Donors" link to view some of our donors.
You may know of corporations, institutions, funding agencies and individual donors willing to help sustain the work of the African American Planning Commission. You might even know a friend willing to donate to our efforts. Please refer them to our home page (www.aapci.org). Remember, every contribution received is applied toward helping a needy individual, building a permanent home for a homeless family, developing supportive employment programs, and engaging our young people in meaningful activity.
