Christmas Is Love in Action
My dear sisters and brothers, During the Christmas season, we naturally think of children. This year, little five year old Rigolito or Rigo is especially in my thoughts. We met him on a hot humid Guaymas day while we were visiting the sick and delivering food boxes. His sister came running to us; telling us…
Read MoreRon Cope: He Was A Special Blessing
We are all called to serve the Lord’s kingdom here on earth in different ways. Some to pray, some to lead, and some as soldiers. Ron Cope answered the Lord’s call many years ago with a service retreat to our Franciscan Mission in Guaymas, Mexico. Whatever happened on that trip changed Ron’s heart forever. Ron…
Read MoreParents Caring about Parents
When people are asked “what would you take if you were forced to quickly evacuate your home?” the answer is always family photos. But imagine not having any! This is the situation of many of the poor that the Casa Franciscana Mission serves. Frequently, as our team distributes shoes, they take pictures of the children…
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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