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Your gifts, both large and small, will help us to achieve our mission of helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. LIFE Mower County relies on the generosity of people like you to sustain and expand the ways it helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Please make success possible by donating today! LIFE Mower County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
LIFE Mower County helps people and families every day and your contribution means a great deal. It means that people who need help to live on their own will get the support they want to be safe, healthy and contributing members of our community. It means that people who want to work and earn money will find their niche. It means that people will have choices for social, leisure, and entertainment activities in the community and that caregivers will be able to choose the kinds of in-home assistance they need—and when they need it. It means that families will find support, education, and inspiration. It means our community will be stronger.
LIFE Mower County helps people and families every day and your contribution means a great deal. It means that people who need help to live on their own will get the support they want to be safe, healthy and contributing members of our community. It means that people who want to work and earn money will find their niche. It means that people will have choices for social, leisure, and entertainment activities in the community and that caregivers will be able to choose the kinds of in-home assistance they need—and when they need it. It means that families will find support, education, and inspiration. It means our community will be stronger.
Donate Online
You can help build LIFE Mower County by making a secure, online contribution by completing the form below.
Donate By Mail |
Donate By PhoneWe’d be happy to speak with you about making a
donation over the phone. We can be reached Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm by calling 507-433-8994. |
AmazonSmile
If you are an AmazonSmile customer, you can now support LIFE Mower County in the Amazon shopping app on your Android device! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
- If you have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping App, open the App on your Android device.
- View Settings and select AmazonSmile.
- Follow the in-App instructions to complete the process.
Create your legacy with an endowment – Your
endowment gift will grow to become a permanent legacy
Why make an endowment gift? An endowment gift is a gift to an established fund that is invested. When you make an endowment gift, you create a steady stream of annual income to support our good work. Your gift will be maintained in perpetuity and make a lasting, meaningful difference. There are several ways in which you can make an endowment gift either today or as part of your estate plan.
Ways to make endowment gifts:
Charitable Gift Annuity: When you transfer your cash or appreciated property (stock, CD’s or real estate) to our endowment fund, we will agree to pay you fixed payments for life at a rate based on your age. You will receive a tax savings charitable deduction and a portion of your payments may be tax-free.
Charitable Remainder Trust: When you transfer your cash or appreciated property to a charitable remainder trust, the trust will your income for your life or a number of years. You will receive a tax savings charitable deduction for your gift of the remainder to our endowment.
Bequest: A gift to our endowment made through your will or trust, may provide your estate with valuable tax savings. Your endowment bequest can be a gift of a specific asset, a percentage of your estate or the residue (what’s left after specific bequests are made to your family). Your endowment gift will create a permanent legacy of lasting support for our work.
Your support makes our work possible: Did you know that by making a gift to our endowment, you can create a permanent source of income that will ensure the continuation of our programs far into the future? This type of meaningful gift can create a legacy for you while providing lasting support for our mission.
** Thank you to the Austin Area Foundation for managing this endowment.
For more information, please contact LIFE Mower County at 507-433-8994 or info@lifemowercounty.org.
Ways to make endowment gifts:
Charitable Gift Annuity: When you transfer your cash or appreciated property (stock, CD’s or real estate) to our endowment fund, we will agree to pay you fixed payments for life at a rate based on your age. You will receive a tax savings charitable deduction and a portion of your payments may be tax-free.
Charitable Remainder Trust: When you transfer your cash or appreciated property to a charitable remainder trust, the trust will your income for your life or a number of years. You will receive a tax savings charitable deduction for your gift of the remainder to our endowment.
Bequest: A gift to our endowment made through your will or trust, may provide your estate with valuable tax savings. Your endowment bequest can be a gift of a specific asset, a percentage of your estate or the residue (what’s left after specific bequests are made to your family). Your endowment gift will create a permanent legacy of lasting support for our work.
Your support makes our work possible: Did you know that by making a gift to our endowment, you can create a permanent source of income that will ensure the continuation of our programs far into the future? This type of meaningful gift can create a legacy for you while providing lasting support for our mission.
** Thank you to the Austin Area Foundation for managing this endowment.
For more information, please contact LIFE Mower County at 507-433-8994 or info@lifemowercounty.org.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
How will sponsorship benefit your organization?
- As you rely on people in our community to support you, our organization also relies on your support! This is a great way for you or your business/organization to show the dedication and involvement you are willing to provide throughout our community.
- Your employees will appreciate working for a business/organization that cares. Overwhelmingly, people stay at their place of work due to satisfaction, self worth and company values over pay.
- Gain recognition from the following sponsorship opportunities:
Minnesota Twins Game Coach BusScholarship/Activity Fund |
Thrivent
Thrivent Action Teams
HOW IT WORKS
Think about LIFE Mower County and how you could help. Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be completed within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you'll receive a Thrivent Action Kit, including:
How often am I eligible?
All Thrivent members are eligible to lead a Thrivent Action Team. However, the number of teams each member can lead per year depends on his or her membership type. Benefit members are eligible to lead two Thrivent Action Teams per calendar year, and associate members are eligible to lead one per calendar year (maximum of three).
Learn More
Think about LIFE Mower County and how you could help. Apply to lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be completed within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you'll receive a Thrivent Action Kit, including:
- Promotional banner.
- Invitations and thank-you cards.
- Thrivent Action Team T-shirts.
- A $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to get your project off the ground and make a bigger impact.
How often am I eligible?
All Thrivent members are eligible to lead a Thrivent Action Team. However, the number of teams each member can lead per year depends on his or her membership type. Benefit members are eligible to lead two Thrivent Action Teams per calendar year, and associate members are eligible to lead one per calendar year (maximum of three).
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Thrivent Choice Dollars
Thrivent Choice Dollars® directions can help LIFE Mower County
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who’s eligible to direct Choice Dollars®?
Choice Dollars charitable grant funds can make a world of difference to LIFE Mower County as we work together to provide programs and services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable grant funds. Directing Choice Dollars is easy.
Online
By phone
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial who’s eligible to direct Choice Dollars®?
Choice Dollars charitable grant funds can make a world of difference to LIFE Mower County as we work together to provide programs and services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. By directing Choice Dollars, eligible Thrivent members recommend where they feel Thrivent should distribute a portion of its charitable grant funds. Directing Choice Dollars is easy.
Online
- Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice.
- Scroll down and select the “Get Started” button in the “How Do I Direct My Designated Choice Dollars” box.
- Log in and enter your user ID and password. (If you haven’t yet registered on Thrivent.com, click on “register” to do so.)
- Find the number of Choice Dollars available to direct on the right side of the screen.
- Search the catalog of organizations to find an organization.
- Click on “Direct Now” to direct designated Choice Dollars.
By phone
- Call 800-847-4836 and when prompted, say “Thrivent Choice.”
- Press 1 to direct Choice Dollars or 2 to hear Thrivent Choice program terms and conditions. (If prompted, say or enter your phone number and date of birth.)
- A representative will work with you to direct Choice Dollars.
Wish List
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The following supplies are needed by LIFE Mower County. All donations of any size or amount are greatly appreciated.
- 9' Shuffleboard Table (Link)
- 10' Fiberglass Step Ladder
- American Machine Corp. GF16 Snack Vending Machine (Link)
- Business Card Laminating Sheets
- Clear Wall Mounted Literature Rack
- Crayola Washable Markers (Link)
- Gift Certificates (Kwik Trip, Wal-Mart, Hy-Vee, Sam’s Club and area restaurants)
- Instant Ice Packs
- Ink Cartridges for Dell MFP E514dw Printers
- Janitorial Cart (Link)
- Juice Mixes (Sugar Free)
- Multi-Colored and White LED Lights
- Multi-Colored and White Paper - 8 1/2 x 11, 8 1/2 x 14, 11 x 17
- Postage Stamps - Letter and Postcard
- Sensory Bubble Wall (Link)
- Scotsman Under-Counter Cube Ice Maker - 150 lbs. (Link)
