Posts by Mark Hiland
A Mission Transformation
The Casa Franciscana Guaymas has undergone an extraordinary transformation during these last three years. Fr. Martin Ibarra has challenged us to take our services out to all the local and neighboring communities to reach the people who need our help the most. We have transitioned what was an internal operation before the pandemic into an…
Read MoreFry’s
Casa Franciscana Outreach joined the Fry’s Community Rewards program and a percent of what you spend will be donated to us at NO COST to you. STEP 1: CREATING AN ONLINE FRY’S ACCOUNT **NOTE: Already have an online Fry’s account, skip to #2 Go to www.FrysCommunityRewards.com Select ‘Create an Account’. Continue with Google or fill out…
Read MoreIndividual Fundraisers
Sometimes organizations, children, students or others are looking to support a humanitarian cause as part of their own community service or through the kindness of their hearts. It may be something as simple as a lemonade stand or a challenge to swim laps or walk miles. If you or someone you know is “looking for…
Read MoreGrants
If you become aware of a grant or other funding opportunities for which the CFO may be eligible, we would appreciate it if you would email the information to us at casafranciscanaoutreach@gmail.com
Read MoreAmazon Smile
More and more people shop Amazon for everything from food items to the latest electronic fad. The Amazon Smile Program contributes a percent of select Amazon purchases to the charity of your choice. It does not cost you anything. Casa Franciscana Outreach is one of the listed charities. For more information and to register go…
Read MoreMatching Funds
Thousands of employers match their employees’ charitable contributions. Some also match contributions for retirees. This does not cost you anything but a few minutes and could substantially impact the Mission programs. Investigate if your employer matches donations and what you must do to include the Casa Franciscana Outreach. Employers may verify your donation by emailing…
Read MoreWill and Trusts
A will is a legal document that allows people to express their wishes posthumously for how their property should be managed and distributed after their death. A trust fund is a legal arrangements that allow individuals to place assets in a special account to benefit another person or entity. Trust funds often require the assistance of a professional to…
Read MoreIRA Charitable Rollover
The charitable IRA rollover, or qualified charitable distribution (QCD), is a special provision allowing particular donors of age 70.5 to exclude from taxable income—and count toward their required minimum distribution—certain transfers of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets that are made directly to charities recognized by the IRS. A Roth IRA differs from a traditional IRA.…
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