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To our potential website visitors,

We'd like to shed light on the essential role of chaplaincy and the significant costs involved in running these valuable programs. By understanding the financial challenges we face, we hope to encourage you, if you feel the calling in your heart, to support our chaplaincy with a tax-free financial contribution.

Chaplaincy programs are vital in providing emotional and spiritual support to individuals during their most trying times. However, maintaining these programs comes with several associated costs:

1. Staffing Costs: We need qualified, trained chaplains who can offer professional and compassionate support. This includes salaries, benefits, and continuous training.
2. Training and Certification: Chaplains require ongoing training and certification to ensure they provide the best possible care to those in need.
3. Resource Materials: We provide literature, counseling materials, and educational resources to those we serve, which need regular updates.
4. Administrative Expenses: Our operations involve costs for office space, utilities, and technology to manage appointments and records.
5. Outreach and Marketing: Effective outreach and marketing are essential to ensuring that individuals in need are aware of and have access to our chaplaincy services.
6. Emergency Response: We are often called to respond to emergencies, requiring immediate resources for support, travel, and supplies.
7. Technology and Communication: Maintaining an effective communication system and a digital presence necessitates investments in technology and infrastructure.
8. Community Programs: Many chaplaincies run community programs and events, which require funding to provide services and resources to a broader audience.

We encourage you to consider supporting our chaplaincy through a financial contribution. Donations to qualified nonprofit organizations, such as ours, are often tax-deductible, which means your financial support can lower your taxable income.

Here's how you can contribute:

1. Emphasize Impact: Be assured that your financial contributions will have a real and positive impact on individuals and communities. We regularly share stories and testimonials that showcase the difference your financial support makes.
2. Tax Deductibility: Your financial contributions can be tax-deductible, allowing you to reduce your taxable income while supporting a worthy cause.
3. Transparency: We maintain complete transparency in our financial operations and the use of your financial contributions, ensuring that your funds are used efficiently and effectively.
4. Regular Updates: We'll keep you informed about the impact of your financial contributions through regular updates and reports, showing you how your support is making a difference.
5. Matching Gifts: If possible, explore matching gift programs in collaboration with local businesses or organizations, which can increase the impact of your financial contributions.
6. Online Platforms: We've made it easy for you to make financial contributions securely and conveniently through our online donation platform.
7. Express Gratitude: Your financial support is invaluable to us, and we express our deep gratitude through thank-you notes, recognition, and special events to show our appreciation.

By considering a financial contribution to our chaplaincy, you can play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our services, offering comfort and guidance to those in need. Your financial support is not only deeply appreciated but also indispensable in our mission to serve our communities.

Thank you for considering how you can make a difference through your generous financial support.

Sincerely, 

Dr. Kim Best (Chief Chaplain)