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Innovative Ways to Make a Difference for the Homeless

Beyond Cash

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At Springs Rescue Mission, we believe in the power of generosity to transform lives. While traditional cash donations play a crucial role in supporting our mission to combat homelessness, there are also innovative and tax-efficient ways to contribute that you may not be aware of.

Here are some alternative ways you can make a lasting impact:

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Homeless Contribution Tax Credit

Support the Mission and Receive a Tax Credit

“ I got a lot of support from the counselors and from the kitchen. At Springs Rescue Mission, I learned how to be patient, how to wait on God, and how to forgive others. I have learned how to be better organized and create a budget. It's been awesome. … I pray every night – waiting for an answer from God.”
Oliver

Any monetary gift of $250 or more to SRM is eligible to receive a 25-perecent Colorado state income tax credit through the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) program. The process is now easier than ever!

Make an HCTC Donation
“ I got a lot of support from the counselors and from the kitchen. At Springs Rescue Mission, I learned how to be patient, how to wait on God, and how to forgive others. I have learned how to be better organized and create a budget. It's been awesome. … I pray every night – waiting for an answer from God.”
Oliver
“ Please know you are making a difference in so many people's lives. We're safe now, and we're working our way forward.”
Kat

Stocks, Securities, and Crypto

Amplify Your Impact

“ Please know you are making a difference in so many people's lives. We're safe now, and we're working our way forward.”
Kat

Did you know donating appreciated stocks, securities, or crypto can be a tax-smart way to give? By gifting these assets directly to SRM, the total market value of the gift is tax-deductible. You may avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value and benefit from the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit.

Ready to take the next step? Explore the resources below or work directly with your broker to explore tax-smart strategies for your investment portfolio.

Sample Authorization Letter

Planned Giving

Leave a Lasting Legacy

“ They gave me somewhere to stay, they gave me a shower, a place to sleep, a place to go get something to eat. They talked to me and helped me keep my head above ground. It feels good to have that. It gives me motivation to keep moving forward.”
Bryan

Consider leaving a legacy that lasts beyond a lifetime by including SRM in your will or estate plan. This thoughtful gesture ensures your commitment to ending homelessness lives on, providing stability for future generations.
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You can also designate SRM as a life insurance policy beneficiary. This simple act can make a meaningful contribution without affecting your financial situation.
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Have you already included SRM in your will or estate planning?

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“ They gave me somewhere to stay, they gave me a shower, a place to sleep, a place to go get something to eat. They talked to me and helped me keep my head above ground. It feels good to have that. It gives me motivation to keep moving forward.”
Bryan
“I'm so thankful to Springs Rescue Mission for playing such an important role in my life, my faith and my freedom from addiction and homelessness.”
Felicity

Real Estate Gifts

Transformative Contributions

“I'm so thankful to Springs Rescue Mission for playing such an important role in my life, my faith and my freedom from addiction and homelessness.”
Felicity

Donating real estate, such as a home or commercial property, can be a significant and transformative gift for SRM. Transferring real estate ownership means you can avoid capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the property’s fair market value. This type of gift not only supports our mission but can amplify your estate planning.

IRA Giving

A Smart and Sustainable Strategy

“ I'm thankful for being in a warm place and not outside on these cold streets. I'm grateful that I'm breathing still and able to prosper.”
Willie

If you’re 70 ½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to SRM without incurring income taxes on the distribution. This charitable rollover, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), allows you to support neighbors in need while satisfying your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and potentially reducing your taxable income. Download the intent letter below and send it to your IRA Custodian or financial institution.

QCD Letter of Intent
“ I'm thankful for being in a warm place and not outside on these cold streets. I'm grateful that I'm breathing still and able to prosper.”
Willie
“ It helps us and other people who are homeless to have somewhere warm to go. It definitely helps to have this place. I'm working on getting healthier here, and I'm getting ready to find some housing.”
Angela

Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

Making a Difference Over Time

“ It helps us and other people who are homeless to have somewhere warm to go. It definitely helps to have this place. I'm working on getting healthier here, and I'm getting ready to find some housing.”
Angela

Setting up a Donor Advised Fund allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. It's a flexible and strategic way to manage your charitable giving. Talk to your financial advisor to see if a Donor Advised Fund is a good tool for your charitable giving.
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Workplace Giving

Matching & More

“It was cold and it was snowing, and I didn't have a place to go. So I came to Springs Rescue Mission and they helped me.”
Paul

Supporting SRM through a workplace giving program is a powerful and efficient way to help neighbors in need. You can make regular, automated donations directly from your paycheck through your employer, maximizing your impact with minimal effort. Many companies also offer matching gift programs, which can double or even triple the value of your investment.

“It was cold and it was snowing, and I didn't have a place to go. So I came to Springs Rescue Mission and they helped me.”
Paul
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UMB Financial Services
Clearing Number - DTC0226
Account Name – The Springs Rescue Mission
Account Number – H8P-043370

So that we may properly acknowledge your gift, please email us at julied@springsrescuemission.org or call us at 719-314-2370.

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