Gifts Charitable gifts are very important to DCCH. Approximately 67% of our funding comes from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Much of the remainder must be raised through charitable sources. You can support the mission of the Home by making a contribution through one of the following ways. · Cash/Checks · Credit Card · Securities · Gifts in kind · Memorials and Tributes You can now give on-line by clicking below. No information about our donors is sold to, rented to, or exchanged with other organizations. ON-LINE GIVING Website Privacy Policy Diocesan Catholic Children's Home participates on GuideStar, the on-line standard for nonprofit accountability. Take a look at our listing by clicking the GuideStar logo above. If you have any questions about making a charitable gift to us, please contact Steven Breidenich, stevenb at DCCHome dot org or 859/331-2040 ext. 234. CASH GIFTS If you would like to make a cash gift, please make your check payable to: Diocesan Catholic Children's Home PO Box 17007, 75 Orphanage Road Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017-0007 CREDIT CARDS The Home does accept most major credit cards. You can make a donation by writing or phoning the following information to us. Amount you wish to give Type of credit card Card number Expiration date Name on the card Your daytime telephone number SECURITIES It is often wise to give appreciated stock because you will receive tax-deductible credit for the full market value on the day that you donate it and you avoid paying capital gains tax. If assets have decreased in value, consider selling them, thereby creating a loss for tax purposes and make deductible gifts of the cash proceeds. We will be happy to discuss the best way for you to transfer your shares. Please contact Steven Breidenich, stevenb at DCCHome dot org, or 859/331-2040 ext. 234. GIFTS IN KIND There are many needs within the home that may be met with your gift in kind contribution. Most household items and children's clothing are gladly accepted. Items should be clean and good repair. You may also wish to donate larger items or items that would not be used at the Home to our Annual Flea Market, which is held in August. Items are collected year round and may be dropped off on Mondays and Thursdays, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. There is currently a need for new appliances, such as stoves, washers, driers, and refrigerators. We are unable to accept used appliances. MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES Any gift that you make to DCCH may be dedicated to the memory or in honor of a loved one. These contributions are lasting reminders that that special person has touched your life. The person honored by you will be listed in the Home's Annual Report, which is published in October. OTHER PROPERTY Gifts may also be funded with assets such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have increased in value. You not only receive regular tax savings, but you avoid the capital gains tax on qualified assets given for charitable use. PERPETUAL LIGHT SOCIETY The Diocesan Catholic Children's Home would like to thank and honor the extraordinary benefactors who have so generously planned their giving as a perpetual light to our children. Individuals or families who bequeath a donation to the DCCH will have the following exclusive benefits: Special recognition in our annual report News from the Home in a semi-annual letter from our Executive Director A Personal meeting with our Executive Director Special invitations to our annual meeting, Christmas play and party, and other events Our prayers and gratitude Please view our Perpetual Light Brochure To remember Diocesan Catholic Children's Home in your will, please use the following text: ”I bequeath the sum of $______ to the endowment fund of the Diocesan Catholic Children's Home, Ft. Mitchell, KY.” WISH LIST Diocesan Catholic Children's Home is in need of the following items to better serve our children. These items will be used in our apartments or by the staff. Apartments Inside window boxes Novel or Story books, appropriate for boys, ages 10-15 7 yoga mats Kid’s music CD’s (Hannah Montana, High School Musical, etc.) Play Station games (Rated E for Everyone only) Plastic storage drawer Gift Certificates (Movie Rental, Food, Dept. Stores) Lamps Stickers Stationery and envelopes Scrapbooks and accessories Socks-always a desperate need Maintenance Staff Duct tape Batteries “AAA” “AA”, “C”, “D” and 9 Volt Drill Bits 1/16”-1/2” New counter top microwaves Paper towels Toilet paper Facial Tissues Therapists and Staff Conference Room Speaker-Phone Disposable Cameras Folders, Binders, Gel pens 4 sets Let’s Talk About Touching card game www.tcavjohn.com/orderform.htm 4 books Therapeutic Stories that Teach and Heal by Nancy Davis Writing Through Crisis workbook by Leatha Kendrick 4 sets Talking, Feeling and Doing game LEGO DUPLO Community People Craft kits-jewelry, models, paint-by-numbers Relaxation CD’s Stackable storage boxes Large balloons Clay Guardian Angel School Art supplies-paint and brushes 3 ring binders, 2” Plastic storage boxes Large bean bags Digital camera HALO LEAGUE SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Are you new in town, an empty nester or looking for a way to meet people in the community? If so the HALO League is for you. HALO-Helping All the Little Ones. Would you like to join our organization and make a difference in a child’s life? We are an organization that has been given the unique opportunity to give the residential children and staff fun activities like Holiday parties, cookouts, and special events. Meetings are held on the 3^rd Monday of each month at the Home at 7:00 pm. If this sounds interesting, attend our next meeting or call Kathy Papp at 859/331-6694 or Maureen Nordmeyer at 859/491-8790. A lot of fun, a little time. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are always welcome at the Home! Numerous opportunities are available to mentor or partner with individual children, at special events or be an aide in one of Guardian Angel’s classrooms. For more information, contact Tim Murphy, Volunteer Coordinator/Training Director at 859/331-2040 ext.232 or tmurphy at DCCHome dot org Apartment Volunteer Job Description Surrogate Family Job Description