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Haiti Update

For the week of - April 18, 2010

A mission trip of St John’s parishioners is planned for May 13-17 to L’Acul to work at the Good Samaritian School and Health Clinic. More computers will be installed and training will be provided to teachers. At the same time, a clinic will take place with our nurses and doctor. Children with special needs will also be evaluated for therapy and educational needs. Damage from the recent earthquake will be assessed and repairs initiated. Tents will be delivered to provide temporary classrooms at the School of the Resurrection nearby.

Time is of the essence, please donate if you can. Look for the donation box in the dining room. The items being collected for this trip are:

  • -Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • -Cold medicine (infant, child and adult)
  • -Multivitamins (all age groups and pre-natal)
  • -Pain relievers - acetaminophen, ibuprofen
  • -Ziploc bags - all sizes
  • -Hydrocortisone cream
  • -School supplies - especially chalk!

Financial contributions are also welcome. Please make your checks payable to St John’s Episcopal Church and put “Good Samaritan Parish” in the memo. Thank you so much for all your support for our partner in mission. -The Haiti Committee

 

Deduction Guidelines for Haiti Contributions on 2009 Returns
On January 22, 2010, President Obama signed into law an Act which permits taxpayers to deduct certain 2010 contributions on their 2009 income tax returns. The rules are:

  • -The contributions have to be to US charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti.
  • -The contributions cannot be designated for the benefit of specific individuals or families.
  • -The contributions have to be after January 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010. In other words only qualifying contributions made from Jan 12, 2010-Feb 28, 2010.
  • -Only cash contribution qualify (cash, check, credit card, and text message are all valid). Contributions of property do not qualify for this special election.
  • -Taxpayer can choose to claim these contributions as deductions in either 2009 or 2010, but not both years.
  • -Taxpayer must still itemize in order to benefit from charitable contribution deductions, including these.

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