Spotlight Winter 2013 - The Arc of San Diego

A Quarterly Publication of The Arc of San Diego
Winter 2013
of
Milestone
Success
Russell Trent and David Leese celebrated an important
milestone - 20 years, living on their own, actively involved in
their communities!
The Arc of San Diego’s Independent Living Services (ILS) was
instrumental in making this a reality - working closely to build
their confidence, address challenges, and foster growth.
Russell shares an apartment in Pacific Beach with a roommate
and David owns a condo in San Marcos. They are grateful for the
assistance and support they receive.
How has The Arc of San Diego helped you over the
years?
Russell received the Consumer of the
Year Award in 2008 and a Commemorative
Award for 20 years of employment at UCSD.
What do you do on the weekend?
Russell: I bowl and watch baseball. The Cubs are my team.
I’m fond of the Padres, too. I go to concerts - my favorite bands
are Chicago and Iron Maiden. I watch a lot of science fiction
movies.
David: My mom and I go on day trips. We’ve been to Cirque
de Soleil and Yosemite. I sign up for ILS activities. Every year
I attend the People First Self-Advocacy Conference. Sundays, I
am a greeter at my church. I also bowl, run, and ride my bike or
scooter.
Do you have family in San Diego?
Russell: Staff shows me how to find resources in San Diego. They
teach me how to cook, arrange medical and dental appointments,
and clarify instructions given by my doctor.
Russell: My parents live in La Mesa and I really like spending
time with them. I help clean their yard and pool. I have four
brothers and three sisters.
David: They encourage me a lot! I’ve learned about money. Now
I handle my own finances and get help with budgeting. I use a
calendar to remind me when bills are due.
David: Just mom. I’m an only child. But I have many cousins
who I love dearly and many close family friends like Fred and
Mary. They have known me since I was born and are always
there for me.
You’ve both been at your jobs for many years. Tell us
about your jobs.
Russell: I am a Senior Custodian at the UCSD Revelle Campus.
I really enjoy being with my co-workers and I learn a lot from
them.
David: I am a Courtesy Clerk at Albertson’s in La Costa. Been
there six years! I love helping people load their groceries. I have
been Employee of the Month three times.
Independent Living Services (ILS) supports people with
disabilities in their desire to live on their own. Staff work oneon-one with each person, teaching functional skills and providing
direction and guidance based on personal need. For more
information, contact Justin Umpierre, ILS Program Manager, at
(619) 685-1175, ext. 246 or jumpierre@arc-sd.com.
“I could not be where I am now without
The Arc of San Diego, I have gained
self-confidence and learned to be my own person.”
~ David Leese
Visit us at www.arc-sd.com
President’s
Message
The holiday
season is upon us
and we will soon
be gathering with
family and friends to celebrate,
give thanks, and reflect on life.
With 2013 drawing to a close, I am
filled with a spirit of gratitude and
wish to acknowledge and thank all
of you who have worked diligently
to support our consumers.
Equal to The Task
Lauren Zamora, Marketing Coordinator,
Councilmember Mary Salas, Jennifer Bates
Navarra, VP, Marketing & Development, and
Terri Thorn, Area Director at Starlight Center.
n Our direct support staff - hardworking, dedicated individuals
who work closely with our
consumers, delivering the highest
quality of care.
n Our donors - your generosity,
concern, and thoughtful gifts
through the years continue
to make a lasting impact and
difference.
n Our volunteers - unwavering and
selfless, personally committed to
our mission.
The Arc of San Diego
was pleased to welcome
Councilmember
Mary Salas from the
City of Chula Vista,
Councilmember Chris
Orlando from the City
of San Marcos, and
Assemblymember Shirley
Weber of the 79th District.
Additionally, we
thank representatives
Brandi Klemstine from
Assemblymember Brian
Jones’ office for visiting
East County Training
Center (John Towers),
Leslie Wolf Branscomb,
Sr. Council Aide to
Councilmember Patricia
Aguilar, for touring
Starlight Center, and Zach
Ostrup from State Senator
Mark Wyland's office for
dropping by Arc North
County.
Assemblymember Shirley Weber toured
North Shores Vocational Center with
President & CEO, David Schneider.
As we reflect and celebrate the
season, let us take pride in our
accomplishments and reaffirm
our commitment to the mission
and core values of The Arc of
San Diego. Together, we have
accomplished a great deal.
Wishing you and your loved ones
the happiest of holidays and a
healthy, prosperous
New Year!
David W. Schneider
In recognition of National
Disability Employment
Awareness Month
(NDEAM), several
elected officials toured
our Centers around the
county to gain a better
understanding of the
skills and contributions of
people with disabilities in
the workforce.
Councilmember Chris Orlando at Arc North
County with Area Director Laura Orcutt (left)
and Jennifer Bates Navarra, VP, Marketing
& Development.
Held in October, NDEAM
is a national effort to
raise awareness of issues
related to disability and
employment. The theme
for 2013 was “Because We
Are EQUAL to the Task.”
Make a Donation from your IRA
Board of
Directors
The Arc of San Diego
Officers
Dwight Stratton, Board Chair
Jerry Wechsler, 1st Vice Chair
Gerald Hansen, Secretary/Treasurer
Members-At-Large
John Alexander
Nancy Eakin
Robert “Bob” Guthrie
Wallace D. Ray, Jr.
Gregg Shallan, MBA, ChFC
Chapter Representatives
Paul Sweeney, City Chapter
John Vaughn, East County Chapter
Vicki Smith, North County Chapter
William Evans, North Shores Chapter
Sue Fuller, South Bay Chapter
Arc San Diego
Foundation
Officers
James O. Reynolds
Chairperson
Glenn Chapin
1st Vice Chairperson
Paul La Bounty, CEBS
2nd Vice Chairperson
Mike Lichtenberger, CPA
Secretary / Treasurer
Edward C. Walton, Esq.
Past Chairperson
Directors
Ron Blair
Norma Hidalgo-Del Rio, RPh
Andrew J. Kessler, Esq.
Jon Kurtin
John Peloquin, Ph.D., MBA
Dwight Stratton
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extends the “IRA Charitable Rollover” through 2013.
Emeritus
Individuals aged 70½ and older can donate up to $100,000 from their Individual Retirement Account
(IRA) and Roth IRA to qualified charitable organizations such as The Arc of San Diego without being
taxed on their contributions.
Robert L. Beckett
Clair Burgener (deceased)
Jerry Coleman
Darla Davis
Honorable John S. Einhorn
Willis J. Fletcher (deceased)
Arthur Neumann, CPA
George Saadeh
Sidney Schuman
The transfer, if done properly, counts towards the taxpayer’s required minimum distribution for the
year. It can be of particular value to individuals who do not claim itemized deductions on their tax
return because funds are transferred directly to nonprofits from IRA accounts and do not count as
income.
Every person’s circumstances are different, so be sure to consult with your tax advisor to see if an IRA
rollover is right for you. Please contact our Development Department at (619) 685-1175 or visit our
Planned Giving page at www.arc-sd.com/plannedgiving.
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Always There For Us!
Thank You to
The Star LARCs (Ladies Auxiliary), at their first meeting of the fiscal year, presented a check
of $13,000 to Starlight Center and $1,000 to the Parent/Infant Program. Monies were raised
primarily through the sales of Holiday Greens, their single largest fundraising event of the year.
Starlight Center earmarked the donation for its Modernization Project while the Parent/Infant
Program traditionally supplements its holiday parties in National City & Chula Vista and meets
program needs.
Our Donors
September 14 through
November 20, 2013
Our work at The Arc of San Diego, to provide
services to children and adults with disabilities,
depends on the generosity and hard work
of our many donors and volunteers. We are
grateful to each of you for your support and
commitment to help enhance and improve
their quality of life.
Donations
Debbie Muñoz of the Star LARCS presents checks to Terri Thorn, Area Director of Starlight Center, and Becky Thaller,
Director of the Parent/Infant Program.
Gifts for Tots
Art on Display
Friends of Children United Society (FOCUS)
personally delivered gifts of therapeutic toys,
equipment, books, materials, and clothing to
the Parent/Infant Program.
On November
8th, The Arc of
San Diego held
an Art Exhibition
& Reception at
Expressive Arts
in North Park.
On display were
paintings by
44 consumers from
the Parent/Infant
Program, and East
County, Starlight,
North Shores, and
Sulpizio Family
Centers.
Valued at approximately $2,500, this
donation will help develop the learning
experiences of children who have or are atrisk for developmental delays. Through play,
children will improve their speech, language,
and dexterity skills.
FOCUS is an all-volunteer nonprofit
dedicated to making life better for children in
need in San Diego County. The Parent/Infant
program is grateful to FOCUS for taking the
time to shop and buy such thoughtful gifts.
Thank you to FOCUS for your support!
Dr. Mary Anne Haskell of FOCUS presents The Arc of San Diego with
much needed items for the Parent/Infant Program.
Grants
Samuel & Katherine French
Fund, $5,000, Camp-A-Little,
equipment and scholarships
Tribute Gifts
Councilmember Amanda Young
Titled “Self
Rigby, City of Vista, and Jennifer
Portraits,” the show Bates Navarra, VP, Marketing &
featured an eclectic Development.
collection of
47 pieces that integrated a variety of techniques
including watercolor, oil, acrylic, and mixed
media. Paintings, with bold, whimsical, and
playful overtones, reflected the artists’ selfinterpretation and unique perspectives.
More than 100 guests attended the event,
including Councilmember Amanda Young
Rigby from the City of Vista, members of the
board, staff, consumers, families, and students
from San Diego Job Corps.
Special thanks to Sulpizio Family Center staff
Skyler Lusteg and Liz Astorga for coordinating
the exhibition and to Expressive Arts for use of
its gallery.
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Community Service Association
$1,000, Sulpizio Family Center,
art supplies
$1,000, Starlight Center,
Creative Art Program supplies
$1,000, North Shores
Vocational Center, tables &
chairs for Art Studio
$1,000, Arc North County,
Creative Art Program
$1,100, Arc Enterprises,
iPads for the Computer
Resource Lab at John Towers
In Memory of
Julia Vaughn Bunting
Jon & Connie Congleton
Covidien – Employee
Matching Gift Program
Joan Fatino
Toby Hughes
Jim & Nelda Moran
Dr. John Murray
Teva Pharmaceuticals
John & Melinda Vaughn
Robert L. Vaughn
In Honor of
Rolly and James McKinley
Scott & Kathleen Cleveland
Thank you Baskin Robbins in El Cajon for
selecting The Arc of San Diego as beneficiary
of the store's Grand Opening.
All Bets Are On!
North Shores Vocational Center held a
fun, festive, and successful Casino Night
fundraiser with games, food, music, and
great prizes on Saturday, September 21st.
Guests enjoyed classic casino games such
as blackjack, Texas Hold’em, roulette, and
craps while dining from an outstanding
food buffet and bidding on silent auction
items including an overnight stay and
dinner at Barona Casino and a two-night
stay at a Big Bear cabin.
It was an entertaining evening that netted
$6,000 to benefit enrichment programs at
the Center!
BIG
A
Thank You
To Our Table Sponsors
Casino Night would not have been
possible without help from our generous
sponsors. Thank you for your support!
Anonymous
Stephanie G. Blankenship
Anthony DeSalis, Esq. &
Dr. Gaynell Laptosky
William Evans
F.R. Bean Manufacturing
The Fanning Family
Gerald, Ingrid, & Mark Hansen
Roy Hubecky, Hubecky's Woodcraft
David & Janet Schneider
Fabulous
Fashions
The East County Ladies Auxiliary
(LARCs) held their time-honored
Fashion Show Luncheon on
September 19th at the El Cajon
Elks Lodge.
Guests were treated to a fashion show
featuring casual to dressy outfits
from RV Casuals in Banning. The
highlight of the show was watching
and complimenting the models who
were personally known to everyone –
LARCs Kelly Sadowski and Helen
Masso, East County Training Center
(ECTC) Area Director Monica Peralta
and Case Managers Gina Turner and
Nicole Johnson, ladies from the Red
Hat Society, and Elkonettes.
The annual Fashion Show Luncheon,
in its 51st year, is one of several
fundraisers held by the LARCs to
benefit ECTC. The event raised
$1,000. We extend a special thank
you to the Elks for hosting the event
at their Lodge.
Horizontes de Amor, Starlight Center's
Parent Support Group, preparing for
their 3rd Annual Holiday Basket Raffle!
East County Training Center Case Managers and Fashion Show
models Gina Turner and Nicole Johnson with Area Director
Monica Peralta.
The Arc of San Diego completed a very successful annual
membership campaign in the month of October. The Every ONE
Counts! Campaign generated more than $10,000, exceeding
our goal. We welcome and thank all new members for placing a
strong value on our service. The power of The Arc of San Diego to
advocate for people with disabilities is only made possible because
of members like you.
Holiday
Bazaar
Starlight Auxiliary’s
annual Holiday Bazaar at
Norman Center in Chula
Vista was a
rousing success!
A steady flow of shoppers
got a head start on
their holiday shopping,
Martha Brault, President, Starlight Auxiliary and long-time
browsing through
supporter, at the Holiday Bazaar.
thousands of quality, oneof-a-kind holiday crafts,
hand-made embroidered quilts, decorations, jewelry, embroidered linens,
toys, baby clothing, jewelry, collectibles, and white elephant items.
Now, in its fourth decade, members and friends of the Auxiliary begin
preparations early in the year, diligently collecting, cleaning, sorting, and
pricing items. The Auxiliary was fortunate to have help from missionaries
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Bazaar, a major fundraising event, raised more than $14,000 to
support the Starlight Center Building Fund.
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Blueprint for Success
Highlights
Every year, consumers participate in Outcomes Measurement, an evaluation survey that collects
responses on quality, effectiveness, efficiency, and satisfaction with our services and support.
This powerful tool provides the framework to improve and strengthen programs, advance the
well-being of the people we serve, and thoughtfully and consistently fulfill our core mission.
Below is a pictorial summary of results.
*Outcomes Measurement does not account for all individuals receiving services from The Arc. Figures reflect those
individuals recommended for service through the San Diego Regional Center and Department of Rehabilitation.
99%
98%
97%
93%
91%
Early Intervention Success
Infants and toddlers show progress in
developmental age in a minimum of
three developmental areas.
Program Quality
Consumers express improvement
in quality of life.
Satisfaction
Consumers and families
satisfaction with programs.
Effectiveness
Families and caregivers
demand for respite hours met.
Interaction
Funder/Referral Agencies rate
quality of staff interaction with
consumers as excellent or good.
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Making A
Difference.
90 seniors are
actively involved in
volunteering at
various nonprofits in
their local
community.
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.
Through ACES, 111 workers with
disabilities found
new jobs, earning an
average wage of
$9.44 per hour.
Perfect Scores!
Residential Services
aced the California
Department of Public
Health Life Safety
Code Inspection
Certification Survey
that recognizes
excellent facility
monitoring and
ensures the safety of
residents.
A First!
Respite Parents
Support Group,
newly organized in
South Bay, following
a bilingual Open
House by Respite
Services.
Mission
The Arc of San Diego
supports and
empowers people with
disabilities to achieve
their life goals.
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onsumers have the opportunity to
participate in a variety of fun activities to
make them feel good about themselves
and improve their quality of life.
From sports to music, arts, or academics,
there is a lot to choose from…
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Enjoy exercise and physical activities?
There’s yoga, Zumba, tai chi, “Richard
Simmons” hour, or the Stepping Out
Walking Club.
Want to be creative? Enroll in art,
crafts, dance, music, drum circles,
cooking, photography, or Arc Idol
singing contests.
Have common interests? Join one
or more clubs - self-advocacy,
toastmasters, men and women groups,
or book clubs.
Love the outdoors? Gardening,
camping, and travel get-aways.
The Arc of San Diego is committed to
providing extracurricular programs
that are fun and promote an active and
healthy lifestyle.
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Us
About
Gender
799 Female
1039 Male
Ethnicity
160
4
148
930
537
28
21
African American
American Indian
Asian/Pacific Islander
Caucasian
Hispanic
Multi-Race
Unknown
Age
136
114
431
693
438
16
Birth-36 months
3-17 years
18-30 years
31-50 years
50-75 years
Over 75 years
Residency
372
347
549
121
439
East County
North County
San Diego Metro
San Diego North Metro
South County
HonorRoll
It is our privilege to recognize you, our donors, for your generosity and support. Your
name, included here, represents a belief in our mission. We are grateful and thank you
for supporting The Arc of San Diego with your membership.
This list of individuals and organizations who made a contribution during the past year
was carefully compiled and we deeply regret any omissions or errors. To correct our
records, please call Rhonda Handy at (619) 685-1175, ext. 295.
SelfPortraits
Sharing a few
pieces from
the collection
of bold,
mixed-media
paintings done
by consumers.
Seventeen
paintings sold
during a recent
exhibition at
Expressive
Arts in North
Park. Colorful,
charming,
whimsical,
these works
give us
perspective on
introspection.
Circle of Light
($1,000 and Above)
Anonymous
Alliant Specialty Insurance
Services - Glenn Chapin
Karin S. Barnes
Alfred & Elaine Barrack
Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr.
Downie & Karen Beckett
The Herbert L. and Marcella D.
Beckett Fund at The
San Diego Foundation
Robert L. Beckett, Esq.
Barbara L. Borden
Ron Blair
Bruce & Lorene Bowers
Boys & Girls Foundation
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Bear Hugs Foundation
California Bank & Trust
California Communications
Access Foundation
Palmer & Maddie Chase
Clelland & Company, Inc. –
Robert & Becky Clelland
Kathryn Collison & Robert
Garvie
Community Service
Association of San Diego
City Schools
Cubic Corporation
Dr. Seuss Fund at The
San Diego Foundation
Anthony DeSalis & Dr. Gaynell
Laptopsky
Charles & Sue Edwards
Mark & Alice Evans
Catherine E. Fanning
FCE Benefits
Administrators, Inc.
The Ferrero Family
Foundation, Inc.
The Kathryn C. Fishback
Family Foundation
Kim & Marilyn Fletcher
Mindy G. Fletcher
General Atomics
Genuardi Family Foundation
Michael & Connie Genuardi
Anthony A. Ghio
Paul & Janice Gilbert
Frank & Lee Goldberg
Goodrich/ROHR Employees’
Will Share Club
Grossmont Healthcare District
Gerald, Ingrid, &
Mark Hansen
The Hervey Family Fund at
The San Diego Foundation
Norma Hildalgo Del-Rio, RPh
Michael & Marie Hornik
Dave & Susan Jackson
Kirk & Jolene Jackson
John Julius
Kaiser Permanente
Katherine L. Kaufman
Charles & Maureen King
King’s Printing – Sabel Aguiar
Knights of Columbus Council
#9022
Knights of Columbus Council
#10802
Knights of Columbus Council
#12681
Knights of Columbus Council
#13124
Jon & Linda Kurtin
Paul & Judith LaBounty
Las Patronas
Las Primeras
LEGO Children’s Fund
Mike & Liz Lichtenberger
Kathy Littell
Gene & Roseanne Luth
Barbara Gale Maisel
Keith Miller
Mary Von Scoyoc Morgan
Mountain View Services, Inc.
James & Pamela Murphy
Virginia Napierskie
Anthony G. Navarra, Sr.
Newman’s Own Foundation
North Island Credit Union
Northern Trust Charitable
Giving Program
The Oak Tree Philanthropic
Foundation
John & Phyllis Parrish
Mara L. Penick & Kimberly
Penick
Joe D. Phares & Margaret S.
Siirila
Ramin Pourteymour
Prader-Willi California
Foundation
Qualcomm Charitable
Foundation
James & Denise Reynolds
Ron’s Pharmacy – Belville
Enterprises, Inc.
Ted & Connie Rossin
Mary Ruth Russell
Safeco Insurance
Samuel and Catherine
French Fund
San Diego City Firefighter
Local 145
San Diego County Employees’
Charitable Organization
(CECO)
San Diego Forum
San Diego Gas & Electric
The San Diego Union-Tribune
Sharp Health Plan
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
David & Janet Schneider
Daniel R. Spinazzola
Marion Stiles
Michael & Paula Straw
Richard & Gaby Sulpizio
Summit Container Corporation
Sundt Foundation
Cruz Swedelius
Sylvester Roofing
Company, Inc.
The John M. and Sally B.
Thornton Foundation
Katrina L. Thompson
Andrew & Terri Thorn
University of California,
San Diego
US Bank
John & Melinda Vaughn
Walmart Foundation
Walter J. and Betty C. Zable
Foundation
Ed & Noreen Walton
Wawanesa Insurance
Daniel P. Wimsatt
Marvin & Oleta Wong
Dan & Lois Wray
Emma Y. Zink
Leo & Emma Zuckerman
Circle of Love
($500.00-$999.99)
American Society of
Nephrology
Michael Baty
Mike & Peggy Bennett
Jim & Nancy Bosley
Katherine A. Bozart
Simon & Rachel Cantu
Ronald Cohn
Knights of Columbus Council
#10512
Jewell M. Dick
Digital Rath, Inc.
Brian Duarte – En Noir/
Paracapital Group
Christopher & Renee Glass
Delores Gordon
Craig Hoff
Thomas Holman
Doris Irving
Jeanne Jones &
Don Breitenberg
Denise Kellogg
Julie Kercher
Helen Knechtel
Knights of Columbus Council
#15076
Knights of Columbus Council
#6979
Leonard & Betty Kornreich
Lake San Marcos Kiwanis Club
Foundation
Roy J. Mayo
Richard J. Meurer
Mike and Yrma Nixon
Quarry Falls, LLC
Timothy Quan & Oleta
L.Wong
Lynda Robson
Mark & Deborah Sampson
Fred C. Schneeberger
Solar Turbines, Inc.
The Woman’s Club of Vista
Pamela J. Trent
Erin Tegge
Circle of Hope
($100.00-$499.99)
Israel & Leyla Adato
Leimomi Alma
J. E. & Miwako Allen
Steve & Sandy Allen
Perlita Aquinaldo
Nadezna Ariz-Hamm
Elizabeth Astorga
Manuel Ayala
Connie J. Baer
Satya Bansal & Sneh Lata
Argarwal
Alberto & Maria Barbosa
Sr. Mary L. Bartosh
Barry & Yoshiko Bauer
Raquel Bayardo
Angela E. Bear – Doncaster
Fashions
Tony & Mary Jo Bechtold
Joseph Behrens
Sammie Bell
Arnold & Harriet Benavidez
Delores Bergen
Grace Billings
Milton Blackstone & Jana Birch
Bernard Blotner
Rebecca A. Boomer-Schlegel
Jackie J. Boyd
Mike & Kathy Brault
James & Frances Braun
John & Lynn Brennan
Casey Bressem
Mark Briej
Joan Briscoe
Suzanne W. Brower
Marc Brown
Gary Bryant
Janne A. Burgio
Linda Burks
Lee & Michiko Cagle
Martha Campos
Robert Carley
Rick Carlson
Derek & Nancy Casady
Laurie J. Catron, Esq.
Jesse & Rhonda Christensen
James Chua
Lynn Cihak
City of Escondido Employees’
Contribution Club
Dolores Clark
Deborah Cleckley
James & Robin Clements
Scott & Kathleen Cleveland
Warren & Odessa Clewis
Rose A. Cohen
Joann L. Coats
Kenneth Colbert
Jon & Connie Congleton
Thank You from All of Us at The Arc of San Diego
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Jannet Consignado
George & Joyce Cosh
Rich Coppa
David Cordell
Carol S. Costa
CSC Score Division:
Southern CA Offshore Range
Dennis & Susan Cunningham
Michael & Sherri Cushing
Christine Dahlke
Eugene Davis
Lupita R. De Chavez
Theodore E. Dizon
John, Rose & Billy Demos
Catherine Dendler &
John Redlein
Philip & Patricia Denniston
Douglas & Patricia Dick
Eri & Martha Dorado
AnnaMarie Dowling
Duane & Susan Drake
Harry R. Eisner
Rebecca S. Duyo
Mary H. Ekstrom
Shelton Elston
Juan Emerson
Juan Escobar
Tricia Sulpizio Estrada
Maria Estremera
William Evans
F.R. Bean Manufacturing
Shirley Fairbanks
Carole J. Fanning &
Matthew Fanning
Joan Fatino - The South
Pacific Sun Team
Dean & Eve Fawcett
Cynthia J. Feagle
William Forster
Michael Fulfer
Martha P. Galvez-Becerril
Andre Garcia
Heriberto M. Garcia
Charles & Lois Geeter
Charles M. Gilbert
George & Alison Gildred
Michael & Brenda Goldbaum
Dr. David S. Goldberg
Lydia Gonzales
Craig V. Gow
Irving Guard
Charles D. Grimm
Warren & Catherine Gross
Grossmont Union
High School District
Eden P. Guarin
Shastin Hall
Russell Hall
Steve & Ann Hall
Rhonda R. Handy
Len Hanson
Richard & Mitzi Hatano
Abraham A. Hawit
Rosazarina Hernandez-Ramirez
Kandi Holland
Dr. Cristen Hoyt
Larkin Hoyt-Gill
Toby Hughes
Earl & Margaret Hunter
Michael & Carla Hyduk
Linda Jacobs
Ryan Iverson
Cheryl Jankowiak
Nita Jauregui
Jewish Community Foundation
of San Diego
Alan Johnson
Cora L. Jones
K & C Distributors
K-Co Construction, Inc.
Margaret Kamigaki
Dr. H. Glenn Kellogg
Brian Kendricks
Patricia L. Keshka
James B. King
Benjamin A. Lander
Dr. Paul Kurtin & Dr. Ilona Szer
Robert LaBerge
Frances T. Lee
John Lefferdink
Ema Letuli
Gary & Julie Leyva
Richard Leyva
Leo Liffrig
Alfredo M. Lim
Linda Vista Second
Baptist Church
Peter & Jeanette Lobner
Thomas A. Lockwood
Jessie A. Lopez
Diane Lowrie
Beverly Lucero
Chad Lyle
Jose Machuca
Luis Magera
Eleanor J. Mahler
Ramin Mahmoudi
Celia Makris
Frank & Katherine Mannen
Ria Marin
Jose Martinez
Nancy Nabeta Martinez
Lisa A. Mason
Virginia McCormack
Melanie McCoy
Harry & Ramona McDermot
Larry N. McGill
Kathleen H. McHorney
T. H. McNeal
John J. McKee
Julie A. Mele, Esq.
Charles & Gloria Melville
Bobbie Merchant
Judi Mezzullo
Alojzy & Danuta Mikolajczak
Ledi J. Miller
Jean Moomaw
Rosita N. Moreno
Wayne & Patricia Morgan
Edward & Ruth Mortenson
Schola Mosbey
Matt Mouer
Lauren Moyer
Joanne C. Mull
Frank Muller
Dr. John Murray
Jay & Ann-Marie Merrell
Susan A. Naanes
Teresa Najera
Sandra L. Nash
Sal & Jennifer Navarra
Sean Nealy
Brian E. Nero
Objetek Systems
Office Depot
Mary Okello
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Gifts from Friends
Timing Your
As we approach the end of the year,
To qualify for a tax deduction in 2013, your gift
must be postmarked, delivered, or transacted by
Tuesday, December 31st. Here are some helpful hints:
at Year-End
paying capital gains tax on the increase
in value and claim a charitable deduction
up to 30% of adjusted gross income.
If you plan to take a deduction on this
Through careful planning, your
year’s return, contact your investment
thoughtful gift can provide you with
significant tax benefits while doing good. advisor as early as possible to make sure
your gift of stock is completed by year’s
Contributions are deductible in the
end.
year made, so if you itemize, timing is
critical. Gifts must be made by Tuesday,
Gifts of Real Estate
December 31st.
Gifts of real estate take time to facilitate
and are considered complete the day The
Here are a few suggestions to help you
Arc receives the signed deed. Depending
with year-end gifts:
on the type of gift (personal home,
Gifts of Cash
vacation home, acreage, or farm), you
A gift of cash by currency, check, money
may enjoy tax savings, lifetime payments,
order, wire transfer, or credit card is
and freedom from carrying costs once the
simple, convenient, and direct. If you
property is sold.
itemize, gifts of cash are deductible up to
Gifts Through Your Will or Living Trust
50% of adjusted gross income.
Gifts included in wills and living trusts
Gifts of Securities
are flexible and easy to arrange. After
Securities are among the most popular
providing for your loved ones, we hope
assets for making a charitable gift. When
you will consider remembering The Arc
you donate stock, bonds, or mutual
in your estate.
funds that have appreciated, you avoid
we hope you will consider making a
charitable gift to The Arc of San Diego.
IRA Rollover
Friends of The Arc who are 70 ½ or
older can use their IRAs to transfer up to
$100,000 free of tax to The Arc. Contact
us about your gift and consult your IRA
custodian to initiate the transfer.
Thank you for remembering The Arc of
San Diego. Gifts from friends like you
help create a better future for individuals
with disabilities.
Year-End Gift
US Postal Service
The postmark on the envelope not the date on the
check is the date of the gift.
Other Delivery
For donations sent via FedEx, UPS, or other third
party, the date of the gift is the date the nonprofit
signs for the package, not the date it was sent.
Credit Card
The date your account is debited is considered the
date of the donation, not the date you mailed in your
donation.
Stock Transfer
The date a gift of stock is deposited in the nonprofit
brokerage account is the date of the gift, not the date
the donor instructs the broker to make the gift.
After Monday, December 16th, it may be wiser for
you to make your gift by telephone or online to avoid
mailing or shipping delays and assure your credit
card gift is processed in time to count for 2013 tax
purposes.
Telephone
Call (619) 685-1175 by 4 p.m. PST on Tuesday,
December 31, 2013.
Online
Use our secure online giving form, www.arc-sd.com/
donate. Deadline is 11:59 p.m. in your time zone on
Tuesday, December 31, 2013.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.
On Behalf of the Consumers & Staff at The Arc of San Diego – Have a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!