The Macomb County Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers program relies upon the generosity of the local community in order to provide assistance to older and disabled adults in our neighborhoods. Volunteer support is provided at no charge to frail, isolated and disabled individuals who need a little extra help to remain in their homes. Program funding is generated by fundraising events and contributions from local congregations, area businesses, and concerned individuals.
**Nearly 90% of our total budget goes directly to program services**
A gift of any of the following items is tax deductible as allowed by law,and helps us keep our cash costs very low.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT:
- Computer CPUs (Minimum 1.8 ghz)
- Computer Monitors (minimum 18”, less than 6 years old, flat screen prefered)
- Computer Printers (especially laser or newer ink jet)
- Other speciality/networking items.
ROUTINE Supply Needs:
- Copier Toner (Savin 9180)
- Ink Jet Printer Cartridges (Canon, Hewlett Packard, Epson, Lexmark)
- Laser Printer Toner (Samsung)
- Copy Paper; 8 1/2" x 11" (all colors desired)
- White Envelopes (#9 & #10 & #6-3/4)
- Specialty Paper (heavyweight cardstock, etc.)
- Large Clasp Mailing Envelopes (6x9" or 9x12")
- Ruled Pads of Paper
- Post-It Notes (all sizes & colors)
- Manila File Folders
- Highlighters, Pens, Markers
- Hanging File Folders
- Correction Fluid
- Tab Dividers for Binders
- Paper Clips, Staples, Tape
- Two-Pocket Folders – especially green
- Printer Labels (1" x 2 5/8" -- 30 to a page)
- Stacking Desk Trays, Sorters, Etc.
- Other Miscellaneous Supplies
FUNDRAISING SUPPLIES:
- Clear Celephane Basket Wrap
- Ribbon & Bows
- Silk Flowers
- Colored Tissue Paper
OTHER OFFICE Supply Needs:
Because we have volunteers and staff in each week, we also need items to help with meetings and cleaning..
- Paper Towels / Napkins / Plates
- Ground Coffee / Tea Bags
- Plastic Utensils / Silverware
- Sugar / Sweetener / Creamer
- Styrofoam / Plastic Cups
- Plastic Trash Bags / Paper Grocery Bags
- Plastic Wrap & Baggies
- Cleaners / Antibacterial Soap & Wipes
A variety of other supplies and equipment may also be helpful. Please
consider us when giving away any old goodies.
Professional service needs:
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Printing Services -- Letterhead, Envelopes, Brochures, Flyers, Event Programs, Newsletter, Etc.
(We need about 40,000 brochures, 60,000 #9 envelopes, 60,000 #10 envelopes, and 10,000 sheets of letterhead printed each year; along with flyers, letters, programs, & tickets for our special events; and other ongoing printing.)
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Production of Pens, Mugs, T-Shirts, Tote Bags, Etc. with IVC logo -- for special events & promotions.
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Banquet Hall / Catering -- for Fundraising Events & Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner
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Corporate Sponsors --cash gifts to help support our work (See Corporate Sponsor sheet for info & benefits)
Fundraising & Event support:
We try to hold all of our fundraisers and special events without spending any cash -- so that every cent raised goes directly into providing services. Listed below are our current events and corresponding donations needed:
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Community Cares Dinner & Silent Auction (March)
- Auction Items (Especially sports memorabilia, vacation packages, art, jewelry, gift certificates, etc.)
- Sponsors and Advertisers for Event Program (Great exposure for local businesses!)
- Volunteer Recognition (April)
- Thank you Gifts for all our dedicated Volunteers who work hard throughout the year.
(Gift Certificates or any items suitable for gifts)
- We also try to provide similar “thank you” gifts to our volunteers at other times throughout the year, so donations are ALWAYS appreciated.
- Bowl-O-Rama (May)
- Prizes for Bowlers & Raffle Items (Gift Certificates or any items suitable for gifts)
- Event & Lane Sponsors (Great exposure for local businesses!)
- Charity Golf Outing (June)
- Auction Items & Raffle Prizes
- Small Items for Golfer Gift Bags
- Event, Contest, Hole & Table Sponsors (Great exposure for local businesses!)
- Winter Sweepstakes (September)
- Spaghetti Dinner (November)
- Catering for Event, Beverages, Paper & Plastic Products
- Advertisers for Spaghetti Gazetti (Great exposure for local businesses!)
- Tin Can Raffle Items
WE ALSO NEED YOUR EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP
We are currently recruiting people with a variety of skills and talents to serve on our Board and Committees, and to help with special projects. We need:
| Budgeting & Finance Skills |
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Clergy & Congregation Representatives |
| Abilities in Grant Seeking and Writing |
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Business & Management Experience |
| People with Connections in the Community |
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Talent for Planning Events & Fundraisers |
| Public Relations, Marketing, or Advertising Backgrounds |
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Human Services, Volunteer Administration, or Health Care Backgrounds |
. . . AND YOUR old CARS
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers participates in the Charity Motors Car Donation Program. Any car, in running condition or not, is accepted and tax-deductible for the donor as allowed by law. (Call the IVC office for more details)
. . . We will even take your old ink cartridges for recycling !
Just drop them off at our office Monday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. We get up to $1 each and help keep the earth green!
Macomb County
