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"Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. "
It continues in the eloquence that only our Federal Government can attain for 2 more paragraphs.
Whew! I feel like this road has been LONG. I'm really relieved/excited to have this status. It means that with the addition of just a couple more pieces of easy paperwork we can really begin fund raising and grant writing, which will soon lead to helping children. If I've not said it lately, I am SO thankful for each of you. Whether it be for a financial contribution, or spreading the word about our budding organization, you are a critical component and I could not have gotten here without your support.
I'm just imagining us helping children with disabilities and their families in Vietnam, India and later elsewhere around the globe, (Haiti perhaps??), to have the same opportunities at an education that their peers have. The same chances at success as an adult that other children around them enjoy. With the recent birth of Quin, my son, who is now 2 months old, it makes me feel an even greater sense of urgency, though he does not have a disability. He's grown so much in just 2 months, and I cannot help but think of the babies with disabilities in other places around the world that are missing out on very important interventions to keep them on track with their future classmates.
Even a simple talk with the family can make a huge difference in the life of a child with a disability. Someone there to say, you know, your child can still have a chance at a great and meaningful life. I know for most of us we think, "well of course their life could be meaningful, a disability is not a death sentence" but unfortunately for many in other parts of our world, it is a sort of "death sentence". Its the death of many of the dreams that the families had for their child. Expectations often become reality. Our goal is to breathe life back into those dreams; to change those expectations. To create a new reality for children with disabilities. To assist the family in setting their child on a road to achievement. Many people in these countries do not think its possible, I KNOW its possible. I see it here with families in the US, I want to bring that hope to families abroad.
I am glad you are here to help me make this dream a reality. You are making a difference just by reading this message. If you'd like to continue to contribute to that difference, please visit http://www.abilitybeyondthehorizon.org Or join our cause on Facebook and spread the word to your friends. Point them to the website, this blog is mirrored there. Get the word out that this is for real, and our cause is moving forward. Even a small contribution of time or dollars adds up to make a great sum of opportunity for others, and now its tax deductible! As it stands now, we are an organization of volunteers. All contributions will go to the efforts of helping children. For now much of it is getting the tracks laid for the train to travel on, but its a very necessary step for future success.
Thank you for everything, I will keep you updated as we make progress forward, which should be SOON. I want everyone to yell "Yay!!" when you finish reading this, and when someone looks at you funny for doing it, well there's your first opportunity to spread the word about Ability Beyond the Horizon.It continues in the eloquence that only our Federal Government can attain for 2 more paragraphs.
Whew! I feel like this road has been LONG. I'm really relieved/excited to have this status. It means that with the addition of just a couple more pieces of easy paperwork we can really begin fund raising and grant writing, which will soon lead to helping children. If I've not said it lately, I am SO thankful for each of you. Whether it be for a financial contribution, or spreading the word about our budding organization, you are a critical component and I could not have gotten here without your support.
I'm just imagining us helping children with disabilities and their families in Vietnam, India and later elsewhere around the globe, (Haiti perhaps??), to have the same opportunities at an education that their peers have. The same chances at success as an adult that other children around them enjoy. With the recent birth of Quin, my son, who is now 2 months old, it makes me feel an even greater sense of urgency, though he does not have a disability. He's grown so much in just 2 months, and I cannot help but think of the babies with disabilities in other places around the world that are missing out on very important interventions to keep them on track with their future classmates.
Even a simple talk with the family can make a huge difference in the life of a child with a disability. Someone there to say, you know, your child can still have a chance at a great and meaningful life. I know for most of us we think, "well of course their life could be meaningful, a disability is not a death sentence" but unfortunately for many in other parts of our world, it is a sort of "death sentence". Its the death of many of the dreams that the families had for their child. Expectations often become reality. Our goal is to breathe life back into those dreams; to change those expectations. To create a new reality for children with disabilities. To assist the family in setting their child on a road to achievement. Many people in these countries do not think its possible, I KNOW its possible. I see it here with families in the US, I want to bring that hope to families abroad.
I am glad you are here to help me make this dream a reality. You are making a difference just by reading this message. If you'd like to continue to contribute to that difference, please visit http://www.abilitybeyondthehorizon.org Or join our cause on Facebook and spread the word to your friends. Point them to the website, this blog is mirrored there. Get the word out that this is for real, and our cause is moving forward. Even a small contribution of time or dollars adds up to make a great sum of opportunity for others, and now its tax deductible! As it stands now, we are an organization of volunteers. All contributions will go to the efforts of helping children. For now much of it is getting the tracks laid for the train to travel on, but its a very necessary step for future success.
~Mickey
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