It will be something that no store carries.It will fit.It doesn’t need to be wrapped.And for someone who yearns to live in security and comfort at home, it is the ultimate.
Why Give to Dorothy's Gift? Dorothy's Gift is part of A. V. Home Care Services, a 501c not for profit organization home care agency in Berlin New Hampshire. Choosing a charitable organization to make donations to can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming decision. You may often wonder where your money goes and how much is eaten up in administration costs. At A. V. Home Care Services the focus of all of our Fundraising and Community Activities is to increase the Quality of Life for the elderly and infirmed in our community. A. V. Home Care Services is unique in that we offer individualized services and supports that are designed to offer those we serve choice and control that you won't always see at other agencies.
Though we receive federal and state funding which supports many of our services, this funding does not cover all of the costs associated with our innovative and proven practices. For this, we rely on the generosity and financial support of individuals, corporations, foundations and the proceeds from special events.
A. V. Home Care Services has been a leader in piloting new services which have been supported by grants and donations, and our capacity to reach and serve those most in need depends upon this critical financial support. A. V. Home Care Services' development department is determined to continue raising the bar of our fundraising goals. The people we serve NEED US and we NEED YOU!!
It is our mission to create much needed awareness and education while raising funds “to help us responsibly provide the best personal care, homemaking and respite possible according to each client’s needs.” It is imperative to us that while encouraging community involvement, everyone feels good about what they are doing and has a great time doing it!
Please join us in our quest to continuing making dreams come true for the clients we serve. Things we do with your help:
Money so that consumers might receive holiday gifts
Money to provide families with the support they need 24 hours, 7 days a week
Money to reward staff for their special/unique accomplishments as a thank you
Staff development opportunities for continuing education.
If you would like information, please feel free to contact us via phone, fax or you can email us!
For more information:
A V Home Care Services
795 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Email: fcusson@avhomecare.org or lgrondin-danault@avhomecare.org
Phone: 603.752.7505
Fax: 603.752.4317
WAYS TO GIVEClick Here to Donate Now
Make your cash gift now by completing our online form, or print it out and mail or fax it to us.
Planned Giving
Contribute to A. V. Home Care Services’ future by planning for a special kind of gift. Although cash contributions to A. V. Home Care Services are always appreciated, there are other creative and flexible options that can benefit you and A. V. Home Care Services. You can help ensure A. V. Home Care Services' future by creating a trust while you are living or by including A. V. Home Care Services in your will. Appreciated securities are an excellent way of funding many of these gifts, often unlocking greater income while eliminating, or at least reducing, capital gains tax.
Bequests Charitable Remainder Trusts
Charitable Gift Annuities
Retirement Assets, Life Insurance, Real Estate
Planned Giving Glossary
Volunteer
A bequest is on of the simplest ways to provide for A. V. Home Care Services Human Services future and can take many forms.You may arrange for A. V. Home Care Services to receive: A specific dollar amount Specified assets, such as securities, real estate or tangible personal property.
All or a percentage of the remainder of your estate after all other obligations (a residuary bequest) You may make a bequest to A. V. Home Care Services by preparing a new will or by adding a codicil to your present will. An outright bequest to A. V. Home Care Services is fully tax-deductible for estate-tax purposes.
For more information:
A V Home Care Services
795 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Email: fcusson@avhomecare.org or lgrondin-danault@avhomecare.org
Phone: 603.752.7505
Fax: 603.752.4317
This arrangement is an individually managed trust that may be tailored to meet your specific financial needs and can provide either a fixed or variable income for the life of the beneficiaries or for a set number of years, not to exceed 20.The donated assets (typically cash, securities, and/or real property) are irrevocably transferred to a Trustee.
There are two variations: A charitable remainder annuity trust – pays income as a fixed dollar amount that remains constant for the term of the trust A charitable remainder unitrust – pays income that varies from year to year At the termination of the trust, the remaining assets pass to A. V. Home Care Services for its general purposes or for the use you specify. A charitable deduction for a portion of your contribution is available on your income tax return in the year you make the gift.
Charitable Gift Annuities This agreement between you and A. V. Home Care Services provides you with an annuity, an annual fixed payment for life, in exchange for irrevocably transferring assets to A. V. Home Care Services. Gifts can be made with cash or marketable securities. The minimum gift is $10,000.00. The fixed payment amount you receive will be determined by how much you contribute and your age at the time the gift is made. Income for life may be paid to one or two annuitants. The minimum age at which an annuitant can received payments is 65. A portion of the payment is tax-free. A charitable deduction is available for a portion of your contribution on your income tax return in the year you make the gift. It is possible to defer receiving payments for one or more years. This will result in higher annuity payments, higher tax deduction (available in the year you make the gift), allowing you to enjoy increased retirement income. Use our Planned Giving Calculator. The calculator is designed to provide you with an illustration of the income and tax benefits to which you may be entitled if you establish a charitable gift annuity to benefit A. V. Home Care Services. When using the calculator, please list charitable gift annuity when asked for “gift type”.
For more information:
A V Home Care Services
795 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Email: fcusson@avhomecare.org or lgrondin-danault@avhomecare.org
Phone: 603.752.7505
Fax: 603.752.4317
Retirement Assets, Life Insurance, Real Estate
Retirement Assets Retirement account assets, if left to anyone other than a spouse, may be subject to very high taxation. However, by designating A. V. Home Care Services Human Services as recipient of any benefits remaining in your retirement plan, you may effectively reduce the taxes on those assets.
Real Estate
The gift of your home is a unique and meaningful way to support A. V. Home Care Services Human Services · You can enjoy the satisfaction of making such a gift during your lifetime—without affecting your current lifestyle—by a special arrangement called a retained life estate.
Life Insurance
You may wish to make A. V. Home Care Services Human Services the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. With gifts involving any of these assets, there are many variable to consider. Please call for an appointment with our planned giving advisor to discuss your particular situation.
For more information:
A V Home Care Services
795 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Email: fcusson@avhomecare.org or lgrondin-danault@avhomecare.org
Phone: 603.752.7505Fax: 603.752.4317
Annuitant
One who receives annual fixed payments from an annuity.
Annuity
A fixed sum payable annually.
Appreciated Securities
Stock and/or bonds that have increased in value since they were acquired.
Beneficiary
The person named to receive the income from, or remaining assets of, a trust.
Bequest
A gift through one's will Capital Gains Tax the tax imposed upon profits realized from the sale of financial assets that have increased in value since they were acquired.
Codicil
An addition to a will that either modifies it or revokes part of it.
Gift Tax
A tax imposed on someone who gives money or property to another person without compensation.
Irrevocable Gift
A gift that cannot be annulled, undone, or changed.
Mutual Fund
An investment company that invests the money of its shareholders in a diverse group of securities of other corporations.
Present Value
The value, in today's dollars, of assets to be received at some future time.
Principal
The initial sum invested or borrowed, or the remainder of that sum after payments have been made.
Real Property
Immovable property; land, together with all the property on it that cannot be moved, together with any attached rights; often referred to as "real estate".
Retained Life Estate
The right to use property for life (usually a residence or a farm) after contributing the remainder interest to a charitable institution.
Retirement Accounts
Qualified plans like IRA's and 401(k) accounts that permit individuals to accumulate savings tax-free for retirement.
Tangible Personal
Property includes movable objects (e.g. china, books, cars, clothes, art, etc.) but does not include land, buildings, or other forms of real estate (real property—see above), or stocks, bonds, copyrights, cash or other “intangible” personal property.
Trust Property
Property held in trust by one person (trustee) for the benefit of another (beneficiary)
Variable Income
Payments received on a regular basis that are subject to change, not fixed
For more information:
A V Home Care Services
795 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
Email: fcusson@avhomecare.org or lgrondin-danault@avhomecare.org
Phone: 603.752.7505Fax: 603.752.4317
Volunteer Each community has unique needs for volunteers...A. V. Home Care welcomes anyone wishing to help us in our fundraising and event endeavors. If you would like to donate your time and talents please contact us for more information. We have provided a volunteer profile sheet that you can print and fill out to tell us more about you.
