Winter 2019 VOL 6 : Issue 1 NEWS FROM SERVANTS AT WORK From the Executive Director SAWs ended 2018 in strong financial shape thanks to you. We have increased our funding and broadened our base of donors, making our organization more sustainable and less reliant on a smaller number of resources. We had record-level numbers of individuals join the ranks of our donors. We have had more people give at the Major Gifts level of $1,000 than ever before and several of you shared with us that you have included SAWs in your estate planning to ensure a strong financial future. Thank you! Your support strengthens our organization, enabling our growth and our ability to provide freedom to more people across our state. We moved out of our Robbins Rd. facility at the end of November and moved into a temporary office on the east side while we renovate our future home on Zionsville Rd. The construction is well underway and we plan to move into our new location this spring. Keep your eye out for an invitation to our Open House! Our Affiliates are growing stronger and several counties have secured a prefabrication site for their builds. They have motivated leaders and a strong core of volunteers. There really couldn’t be a more exciting time to be a part of SAWs and I am grateful for all of you. Sincerely, Christina Starace, Executive Director To arrange to make a gift of stock, please contact Christina Starace, Executive Director, at 317-844-7664 x6049 or cstarace@sawsramps.org. SAWSRAMPS.ORG Calling All VOLUNTEERS! It’s almost time to limber up those muscles and start building ramps in the 2019 season. Please register for our free First Aid and CPR/AED classes, then start building ramps with us in mid-March. Make sure that you have registered as a volunteer on our website to stay informed of upcoming builds! Gifts of appreciated stock Have you ever considered making a gift of appreciated stock? Many donors find this to be a great way to support an organization they care about while also avoiding capital gains taxes. Contact your financial advisor to see if giving appreciated stock makes sense for you. Building Freedom one ramp at a time SawsRamps.org
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