Because You Know How Needed We Are |
As an all-volunteer organization, the Alzheimer's Support
Network of South Central Massachusetts appreciates the community backing
that helps us provide free services
and get the word out about all we offer.
All of us started this journey feeling alone, so that outreach to
the community is very important. And remember, when you donate to
Alzheimer's Support Network ...
YOUR HELP
STAYS IN OUR AREA
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Every tax-deductible donation
goes directly to providing and promoting services locally. And we
appreciate every gift we receive, no matter the size.
Financial contributions are possible in many forms. There are ways
to help you may not have thought of.
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A Check is
Quick and Easy
You may simply place a contribution in the mail any time to:
Alzheimer's Support Network of South Central Massachusetts
P.O. Box 839
Southbridge, MA 01550
No amount is too small. It is gratifying that you keep us in your
thoughts!
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Gifts
as Tributes or Memorials to Others
Alzheimer's Support Network
is a natural when you consider ways to pay tribute to someone. People
often ask friends and family to make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's
Support Network in appreciation
for the help we have given them or their loved ones with Alzheimer's
Disease.
Click
here to view recently published obituaries suggesting
ASN contributions.
HOW TO INVITE OTHERS TO DONATE:
To see how to invite others to donate when planning a wake or newspaper
obituary, you may
view
or print our invitation by clicking here.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader software on your computer to
view or print our invitation. Click the button to download Adobe
Acrobat Reader:
Then you may print our invitation to donate in Adobe PDF format
as it is written, or adapt it for a particular individual you wish
to memorialize. Hint: Set printer settings to print to actual
size, and cut invitations along
the outside blue box, and they will fit nicely into a standard check-size
(6 3/4-inch) envelope.
You may forward the invitation to donate by e-mail or distribute it
in printed form at the site of a wake or calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be mailed to us at:
Alzheimer's Support Network
P.O. Box 839
Southbridge, MA 01550
Please make sure you and others specify the person in whose name
donations are given.
We will acknowledge each gift with a thank-you note and provide
the names of gift-givers to the family.
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A Long-lasting Gift: Include
ASN in Your Will
It's always a good idea to keep your will up to date. When you do,
it is a convenient time to remember the work of the Alzheimer's Support
Network.
You may remember us in your will in a number of ways:
• Cash gifts or bequests
• Life insurance policies: make Alzheimer's
Support Network a beneficiary.
• Retirement or 401(k) plans: designate
ASN to receive proceeds.
Your legacy will endure in the form of the services we can provide
to others with Alzheimer's Disease
and their caregivers.
Once you have selected the Alzheimer's Support Network for your bequest,
the preparer of your will can provide the appropriate language to
carry out your wishes.
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Planned Giving
Why not include Alzheimer's Support Network in your generosity as
you continue to enjoy living and giving? Some ideas are listed below.
You can share your gift with us early or late in life, earning income
or building equity on your investments and benefiting our nonprofit
charity at the same time! With any of these options, we encourage
you to consult your tax or financial planning advisor to see how they
can work for you.
GIVE TO PROTECT GAINS
IN YOUR STOCK'S VALUE
Investments that have grown in value
may present capital gains tax liabilities that you would like to buffer.
Transferring some of these assets to the Alzheimer's Support Network
may provide you with tax protection and a good feeling of helping
others, all at once!
RETIREMENT PLAN PROCEEDS
Proceeds from pensions or 401(k) retirement plans that you may not
find essential may become sources for charitable donations as well.
Whether you build this into your plans for redeeming these benefits
or as part of your will, it could present tax advantages for either
you or your heirs.
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Matching Gifts Through
Your Employer
A number of employers will match employees' contributions to qualifying
charities.
This makes your tax-deductible gift to Alzheimer's Support Network
even more powerful.
If your employer offers a matching gifts plan, you may complete necessary
forms used to direct
contributions to Alzheimer's Support Network, and forward them to
us as the program might require.
Or contact us for any information your employer needs.
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Our Fundraising Partner:
BuyForCharity.com
A generous portion of your purchase from an impressive array of leading
retailers can directly benefit the support services we offer. Orbitz,
Eddie Bauer, Dell Computers, Office Max, and on and on.
Not only is there no extra markup, but there are often special deals
for customers shopping to share at BuyForCharity.com.
You can be one such shopper and be donating to the Alzheimer's Support
Network, all in the same fulfilling moment.
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