How You CaN HELP

Become A Volunteer

Become a volunteer of CWHA. This allows you to: make a valuable contribution to improving overall health status in medically underserved communities. get up-to-date information on trends and emerging health and social issues; network with colleagues and professionals share your knowledge and experiences with those who need it most.

Make a Gift

Please show your support of CWHA’s work by contributing to its fund development campaign. A gift to CWHA is a gift to yourself and your community. Every gift makes a difference and is appreciated. Gifts can be pledged over a multi-year period. In addition to cash and pledged donations, gift of securities, property, life insurance and confirmed bequest can be made.

Types of Gifts

	Unrestricted Gifts give CWHA the flexibility to support areas where the need is most pressing. These gifts help to ensure important programs and services are not threatened because of a lack of funding. Donors who contribute $1,000 or more (non-event related) within a calendar year are recognized as members of the Laureates of Health Care Society.
	Restricted Gifts can be made to a wide range of specialty services or programs designated as areas for support by CWHA consistent with the donor’s personal interests.
	Memorial/Honorarium Gifts in memory or in honor of an individual may be made in any amount, and for any purpose. CWHA promptly notifies the appropriate party of the memorial or honorarium gift.
	Capital Donations for building construction, equipment or renovation to provide care givers with efficient facilities to deliver state-of-the-art services.
	Naming Opportunities are available to recognize a donor’s contribution to CWHA. With commitments starting at $25,000, an area of CWHA’s facility may be named in honor or memory of an individual, or a named fund may be created.
	Assets to Give: Cash: A gift of cash is the simplest and most immediate way to give to CWHA. Cash gifts may be pledged over a period of up to five years and are fully deductible up to 50 percent of the donor’s gross adjusted income. Checks should be made payable to CWHA. Appreciated Securities: A gift of long-term appreciated securities is exempt from capital gains taxes, currently at the maximum rate of 28 percent. In most cases a donor can claim a charitable income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of the appreciated securities. The gift is deductible up to 30 percent of the donor’s gross adjusted income. Gifts of Real Estate: In some cases property can be given outright to support CWHA and the donor receives a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the property. Real estate gifts also can be used to fund a life income arrangement. Life Income Arrangements: Life income arrangements vary, but most offer the following benefits: income for life to the donor and/or a second beneficiary, a charitable income tax deduction, higher rate of return than many current investments, reduction or avoidance of capital gains taxes. Bequests: For many donors, a gift made through their Will is the best way to make a substantial donation to CWHA. Donors can leave specific dollar amounts or a percentage of their estate. Through a bequest, a donor can make a gift without depleting current assets and eliminate or reduce federal and state taxes. If you have included CWHA in your Will, please let us know.

Yes! I would like to: ______provide a canister site for the fundraising campaign ______organize a fundraising event to benefit CWHA ______be placed on CWHA’s mailing list ______become a member of CWHA ______do a mailing to familiarize my constituency with the work of CWHA ______display educational materials ______reproduce and / or disseminate promotional materials ______help to publicize CWHA’s work through my company newsletter ______provide volunteers for CWHA ______have a speaker from CWHA ______provide pro-bono services to CWHA ______Other__________________________________ (specify)

Yes! I want to support CWHA’s campaign to strengthen families and empower communities in New York City! I would like to: ______make a tax deductible gift to CWHA ______designate CWHA as a beneficiary in my will and / or retirement plan ______get information on planned giving opportunities Enclosed is my gift to CWHA for $ __________ for the following category:

5,000+ Patron 100+ Supporter 2,500+ Benefactor 50+ Friend

1,500+ Donor Other ___________

Act Now

Please print out this page and return with your tax-deductible contribution payable to: CWHA, 21 Snyder Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn NY 11226. Tel: (718) 826-CWHA / 2942 Fax: (718) 826-2948

Name: __________________________________

Affiliation: ________________________________

Address: _________________________________

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How to Make a Gift

	You can reach us via email at: abdawson@cwha.org. For more information about making a gift to CWHA we invite you to call (718) 826-2942. Visit us at the following web sites: http://www.cwha.org http://www.guidestar.org (financial information - IRS 990 Tax Return)
	If you wish to make an on-line contribution, please use the website http://www.networkforgood.org. Our federal ID # is 13-3323168.
	A copy of the Caribbean Women’s Health Association’s charitable status (CWHA’s charities registration No. is 55408) may be obtained from New York State Department of State, 162 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12231. CWHA thanks you for your support! CWHA is a non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.