Giving is a priority for many at the end of the year.
“We see an increase every year at this time of year,” said Davette Swiney, president and CEO of the Central Kentucky Community Foundation.
Swiney said one of the reasons for this is that people have a better understanding of their tax situation and the type of tax strategy they want to use. She said the “heart and emotions” of the holiday season also makes the end of the year a popular time to give.
Aside from the two months in which they host their big fundraising events, Clarity Solutions’ ministry advancement director Maegan Bennett said December is usually their biggest month to give.
Bennett said financial gifts are always the most useful.
“Every dollar donated to the ministry goes to help the clients we serve. Every decision made for the ministry is carefully prayed for and is aimed at trying to reach more families with unexpected pregnancies and help families more effectively. Financial donations make this possible, ”she said.
Bennett said they can also always accept donations for their store that will go to their customers who have won items through their ongoing program which provides them with support, education and resources to have an abundant life for their families. . A downloadable list of donations they still need can be found on their website, www.supportclarity.org/donate at the bottom of the page.
“The number of customers who need Clarity’s help grows every year and these needs come at a cost. By supporting Clarity financially, community members can ensure that we are always able to provide the needed help to those in need, ”she said.
Diane Shoffner of the PAWS Shelter Foundation said she was fortunate enough to receive food and monetary donations this month. PAWS has partnered with Helping Hand of Hope to open the Hardin County Pet Food Pantry. They have collected 57,000 pounds of pet food since opening in April. Thirty thousand pounds were recently donated this month by the Kentucky Humane Society and Chewy’s
Shoffner said their goal is to establish a pantry that is continually full of pet food so that no pets in an emergency go without a meal in Hardin County.
She said the Kentucky Humane Society’s large donation provided them with a good base of dog food. However, they still need cat food and litter. Anyone wishing to donate, these items can be dropped off at Helping Hand of Hope or Sam Russell’s Pet Provisions. Additionally, Feeders Supply and Pet Supplies Plus are collecting food for the Hardin County Pantry.
Jillian Carden, executive director of Silverleaf Sexual Trauma Recovery Services, said year-end donations allow them to better plan their financial landscape for the New Year.
“As a non-profit organization, donations help us achieve goals that we might not otherwise be able to achieve. This is very true this year as we are saving and planning a new building on our E’town campus, ”she said. The new building will be built through fundraising and donations and will allow them to provide expanded forensic services to minors and open up additional space in their existing building for therapy and advocacy.
Swiney said one of the easiest ways for people to donate is online through the nonprofit organization’s website.
“It’s something people can do until midnight and hit this year 2021,” she said. “In fact, we had it between 11pm and midnight on December 31st. So we know people are still thinking about getting their financial house in order 2021 until the last minute.”
Mary Alford can be reached at 270-505-1417 or [email protected].
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