That's a simple way of explaining just how important your gift
is to us at the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter. Your donation helps
us save and improve the lives of thousands of animals who need
help.
We are
successful in our efforts each year to save lives and ensure the
future of thousands of pets in need, but this work requires a
major financial commitment. Charitable donations are of great
importance when it comes to funding our operating needs.
Our 2007
operating budget is $1 million. The percentage of our budget met
through adoption and clinic-related fees paid by members of the
public who utilize our services is just under 25 percent. The
remaining $750,000 must come from charitable support from people
like you who truly care about animals. Please make your donation
now by completing the requested information below. Your donation
will be processed through our secure server.
Your
contribution to Lewis Clark Animal Shelter - whether in the form
of money, time, a donated vehicle, or supplies is both
appreciated and essential. Help right now and donate on line by
clicking the 'Make a Donation' button below
Q-
What is the difference between the Lewis
Clark Animal Shelter and other animal welfare organizations that solicit
funds from me through the mail (such as Humane Society of the United
States, PETA, American Humane, ASPCA, Best Friends, etc.)?
A -While all these organizations
work to help animals, what sets LCAS apart from the
national organizations is that we operate a local shelter that receives
and houses animals with a trackable health care and adoption program. LCAS works
directly with members of the Lewis Clark Valley community to find homes for homeless
pets, help increase the value of companion animals, stop abuse and
neglect, and solve training and behavior difficulties. Every cent
donated to Lewis Clark Animal Shelter stays in the valey to improve the
plight of animals here.
Q If I make a gift to
a national organization, does LCAS receive a portion of my donation?
A -
No, currently there are no
national organizations that financially support local shelters. LCAS is
a non-profit independent organization funded solely by the
voluntary donations of individuals and businesses in this community.
Funding for LCAS's services and programs is received in the form of
cash donations, bequests, trusts and endowments, and fees.
Q How can I help?
A -
Let us count the ways - LCAS
greatly appreciates donations of cash, time, and items. The Lewis Clark
Animal Shelter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and your donation
is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your
financial support helps us maintain and even expand the programs and
services we offer to the community. LCAS's programs would not exist
without the generous support from our own community.
They are devoted companions who give us their unconditional love and
acceptance. For a pet caregiver, the loss of an animal friend can be one
of life's most difficult experiences.
Making a donation to The LCAS is a personal way to honor the memory
of a pet or person—a kindred spirit. This meaningful gesture will keep
the spirit of a lost loved one alive, while helping all animals.
The LCAS will send a card of sympathy to the person or family you
designate, acknowledging your thoughtful donation.
As a lasting tribute, the name of the deceased will be added to the
engraved memorial board at the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter.
Looking for a convenient way to make monthly donations to LCAS?
Try our Planned Account Withdrawal System (PAWS) Monthly Giving
Program.
Simply tell us how much you want to donate each month and whether it should
come from your checking or credit card account. Then, LCAS will automatically
withdraw your gift on the 15th of each month (if the 15th falls on a weekend or
holiday, the withdrawal will occur on the next regular business day). It's that
easy-no return envelopes, checks, postage, or piles of receipts. Your monthly
statements list your tax-deductible contributions and of course, you can cancel
your PAWS contribution at any time, simply by notifying LCAS.
If you have any questions, contact:
PAWs Program Coordinator
We know you want to help the animals and support the programs of the Lewis
Clark Animal Shelter and that you expect your contributions to be used
effectively without waste. We understand that convenience is a premium in
your busy life. That's why we think you'll like our Planned Account
Withdrawal program. PAWs enables you to make convenient,
monthly donations, automatically.
How it Works
You chose whether to use your checking account or credit card to make your
donation. Then, on the 15th of each month, your gift is automatically
withdrawn from your checking account or billed to the credit card. That's
it. Easy and simple, no checks or postage. Of course, you can cancel your
PAWs contribution at any time by notifying the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
What to Do
1. Print this authorization form.
2. Select an amount you would like to contribute each month. Because of
processing costs, we suggest a minimum gift of five dollars.
3. Choose your giving method, checking account or credit card, and sign
the appropriate line. IMPORTANT: to give via checking account we
need your voided check for the account and banking system information it
contains. Just write "VOID" across the check's face and include it with
the agreement.
4. Lastly, please fill in the lines for you name, phone number and
address.
That's all there
is. Return the agreement (and voided check if you selected the checking
option) to LCAS and enjoy the good feeling that comes from knowing that
you're helping to make our Valley a safer place for animals.
Mail to:
Lonnie Ells, CPA
LCAS Accountant
634 Bryden Ave
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
AUTHORIZATION
AGREEMENT FOR MONTHLY GIFTS TO THE
Lewis Clark Animal
Shelter
Yes, I
support the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter and I want to make a charitable
gift of $__________ each month in support of Lewis Clark Animal Shelter programs and services. I
understand my account will be debited or billed monthly, on the 15th or
the closest business day.
My payment
preference is:
Checking Option
I authorize the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter to initiate monthly debit
entries to my checking account. I have enclosed a voided check from that
account
Serving Lewis Clark Animal Shelter for over
55 years, the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter provides vital services to animals and people alike through sheltering and adopting animals, providing positive reinforcement
behavior training for adoptable animals and for owned animals through public training classes, investigating
animal cruelty and neglect, providing adult and youth education programs, sharing animals through pet-assisted therapy and rescuing animals
in emergency situations.
A private nonprofit organization that receives community support through contributions, grants,
bequests,
investments, proceeds from the shelter's Gift and Thrift store and some fees for service.
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
That's a simple way of explaining just how important your gift
is to us at the Lewis Clark Animal Shelter. Your donation helps
us save and improve the lives of thousands of animals who need
help.
