Sunday, July 13, 2008

A Sail Boat in Indiana!

We have a family that has a personal Family Foundation (aka Donor Advised Fund, click link for more information)http://www.servantchristian.com/web/Individuals_and_Families/home_page.asp?b=16 .

While vacationing in Vermont last winter, they called me and said that they had a 20' McGregor sailboat that was being stored in Central Indiana that they would like to donate and the proceeds would go into their fund and they would grant the money out to charities that they support. What a challenge! After making a few calls, I found an auctioneer in central Indiana that was a strong Christian. After three months of work between the donor and the marina, the boat was shipped 80 miles and transported to the auction yard, where it eventually sold for $2,500. This made me realize that anything could be liquidated through businesses that God has placed all over this nation. There are not many items that we turn down, and anything is worth inquiry to see about donating. If you have an item that you think could be donated to benefit charity, please go to http://www.idonate.com/ and submit your donation, give us an opportunity to serve you in your generosity!

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