IDES – October 17 2016 – Hurricane Matthew Response Update
Hurricane Matthew Response Update
Update from Oct. 13
IDES is in the process of providing over $100,000 for aid through our partners to victims of Hurricane Matthew in multiple countries, including Haiti and the U.S. This tragic disaster is an opportunity to tangibly show the world how Jesus Christ responds during times of crisis. Want to partner with us during the recovery process? Just text “helpIDES” to the number 76959! Or, click the link below to be taken to our donation page, and remember to designate your gift as “Disaster Response” at the bottom of the form.
Oct. 17 – 4 Questions to Ask Before You Post – Devotional
Have you ever been scrolling through your preferred social media application or website, just perusing the news and the happenings of your friends, when all of a sudden–the unthinkable happens: one of your friends has shared a thought that you vehemently disagree with. Oh no! What do we do next? Read more in this relevant devotional, just click the graphic.
Oct. 13 – Hope in Hoya de Bartola: Dominican Republic – Project Story
Everyday, Mrs. Cruz wakes up in a make-shift shelter in a landfill near Santiago, Dominican Republic.
The first question she asks herself is, “How will my husband and I feed our children today?”
This is reality for around 600 families living in a landfill referred to as “Hoyo de Bartola” or “The Hole. Click the picture to find out how IDES is responding.
Oct. 6 – Love in the Midst of War: South Sudan – Project Story
No matter the cause, the current violence and often-failed peace treaties have forced more than a million people in the region to flee their home villages in search of safety. Read more about the difference you are making in South Sudan through IDES by clicking the photo.
Only 3 HOT Events Left this Fall!
The Autumn season is upon us, and you know what that means…Harvest of Talents events! There will be 6 churches across the U.S. hosting HOT events to raise money for feeding programs to fight world hunger. Click the graphic to find out when and where.
Oct. 10 – God Still Cares: After the Hurricane – Devotional
During the week after a major disaster such as Hurricane Matthew, it can be very difficult to remember and believe that God our Father does indeed care…Where does the God of love fit into all of this? Click the graphic to find out.
Planned Giving Opportunity
Have You Considered an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift to IDES?
Congress has made the IRA Charitable Rollover provision permanent
Individuals who have reached age 70½ can donate up to $100,000 to a qualified charity such as IDES directly from their IRA
The distribution is not treated as taxable income.
To make a tax-free gift from your IRA
Do not withdraw the funds from your account
Rather, have your IRA custodian send the gift directly to IDES
The gift will count toward your required IRA minimum withdrawal for the year
Such a gift may also result in state income-tax savings.
Check with your IRA administrator or your tax advisor for more information.
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