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Help make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate!
"If
you have something above your daily needs, give
it to the poor,
and then go with boldness to offer your prayers,
that is, to converse with God as a son with his
Father.
Nothing can bring the heart so near to God as almsgiving,
and nothing brings such serenity to the mind
as voluntary poverty.
It is better for you to be called an ignoramus
by the many
because of the generosity of your hands and
your measureless liberality because of your fear
of God,
than to be called wise and sound of mind
by reason of your stinginess."
- St. Isaac the Syrian
Supporting the OCA Charity Appeal is the most effective way to strengthen the Orthodox Church in America's labors to provide assistance to individuals in need of financial assistance to offset medical expenses, loss of medical benefits, ongoing unemployment, and numerous other crises great and small.
Many people have been touched, not only by the tangible assistance your donations provide, but by the simple fact that someone remembered them - and cared enough to reach out with the love of Christ - in their time of need.
Please take a moment and reflect upon what God has given you, and to discern how you might be able to return to God a portion of the blessings you have received.
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Beslan Relief Appeal 33.68%
IOCC .46%
Christmas Stocking Printing/
Postage .73%
Christmas Stocking Admin. Costs 1.74%
Christmas Stocking Distribution 24.95%
Institutional Assistance 1.25%
Individual Assistance 22.56%
Non-Pensioned Clergy Widows 1.07%
Charity Appeal Admin Costs 2.38%
Charity Appeal Printing / Postage 3.13%
Hurricane Relief Appeal 8.05% |
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Results of the 2004 Charity Appeal
Income Breakdown:
Charity Appeal support $119,754.93
Christmas Stocking project $83,317.48
Beslan Relief Appeal $103,158.73
Hurricane Relief Appeal $36,476.62
TOTAL $342,707.76 |
Distribution Breakdown:
Christmas Stocking Distribution $69,756.17
Christmas Stocking Admin. Costs $4,877.23
Christmas Stocking printing/postage $2,030.29
IOCC $1,282.56
Beslan Relief Appeal $93,440.40
Beslan Appeal Postage $731.26
Hurricane Relief Appeal $22,500.00
Charity Appeal printing $6,609.00
Charity Appeal mailing/postage $2,159.27
Charity Appeal Admin. Costs $6,659.20
Non-Pensioned Clergy Widows $3,000.00
Individual Assistance $63,073.02
Institutional Assistance $3,500.00
TOTAL $279,618.40 |
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These appeals have some undistributed funds for 2 basic reasons: (a) several contributions are received after the general distribution is made for three of the appeals (excluding general charity); and (b) two of the appeals (general charity and Christmas stocking) are ongoing, having been in existence for several years, and therefore have beginning balances carried over from the previous campaign.
In summary, each of the appeals has net activity which is represented by the income less distribution and expenses below. The net activity for each of the appeals is as follows: Charity Appeal $33,471.88; Christmas Stocking Appeal $6,653.79; Beslan Appeal $8,987.07; and the Florida Hurricane $13,976.62. The total net activity is $63,089.36, or $342,707.76 less $279,618.40. In addition, the Charity Appeal and the Christmas Stocking project are ongoing appeals and historically have beginning balances carried over from the previous year's campaign. As a result, the difference between the beginning and the ending balances for both appeals represents the same net activity for the 2004 campaign. |
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Charity Appeal |
Christmas Stocking Project |
Balance (10/31/04)
Income
Distribution & Expenses
Balance (10/31/05) |
($39,220.70)
$119,754.93
$86,283.05
($5,748.80) |
Balance (8/31/04)
Income
Distribution & Expenses
Balance (8/31/05) |
$23,554.74
$83,317.48
$76,663.69
$30,208.53 |
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Beslan |
Florida Hurricane |
Income
Distribution & Expenses
Balance (10/31/05) |
$103,158.73
$94,171.66
$8,987.07 |
Income
Distribution & Expenses
Balance (10/31/05) |
$36,476.62
$22,500.00
$13,976.62 |
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Thanks to your generous response to last year’s Charity Appeal, $342,707.76 was raised to help the OCA’s ongoing commitment to help those in need!
Help us reach our goal of $200,000 for the 2005 Charity Appeal! |
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For many years, those whom we have helped as a result of the Orthodox Church in America's Charity Appeal have written or called to express their gratitude for the assistance your gifts have made possible. |
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Individuals in need of financial assistance to offset medical expenses, loss of medical benefits, ongoing unemployment, and numerous other crises great and small have been touched, not only by the tangible assistance your donations provide, but by the simple fact that someone remembered them - and cared enough to reach out with the love of Christ in their time of need. |
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With an increase in the number of requests that are received by the Orthodox Church in America every week, reaching the goals mandated by the All-American Councils makes your participation through a free-will offering crucial. |
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Your commitment to the work and efforts of the Orthodox Church in America is visible through your participation in the OCA's annual Charity appeal. |
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Take a moment and reflect upon what God has given you, and to discern how you might be able to return to God a portion of the blessings you have received. |
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With your generous contribution to the 2005 Charity Appeal, we can - and will! - make a difference in the lives of those who need our prayers, our love, and our financial support. |
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Your SUPPORT of the OCA's Charity Appeal
continues to impact many individuals and families,
especially those with no where else to turn! |
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