Fund-raising events include the Annual Gala held in October of each year, and a new and exciting Empty Bowls event scheduled in March of 2007 to help families fight hunger as well as support both the Green Valley Assistance Services and the Green Valley Community Food Bank.
GALA—Our sixth annual “Rags to Riches” Gala was held October 14, 2006 and was the largest fundraiser ever for GVAS. The GALA involved the participation of many individuals and businesses through the many man-hours involved in order for it to be such a success.
Jim Click of Jim Click Automotive Team in Green Valley
Dave Grounds, President and CEO Dorn Homes
Green Valley News and Sun
Mike and Linda Dorn
Lindsay King, Insurance Center of Green Valley
Al & Roberta Konen
Phelps Dodge
Dr. James and Susan Sidd
Carondelet Health Network
Decorative Rock of Green Valley
Green Valley Cooling and Heating
Glenn & Arlis Lundell
Southwestern Eye Center
Madera Dental Care
Dave Grounds, our auctioneer, conducted a live auction. His charming tenacity brought in the largest amount ever for our GALA. A sample of some of the larger auction items were donated by:
John Ford, Casa del Oro
Rex Ranch of Amado
(donated by GV News & Sun)
Bob McMahon of Metro Restaurants
Dorn Homes
Green Valley News & Sun
Mike & Christine Bartoletti
Marshall Jewelers
Laurie & Lisa Designs
LA Jewelry & Repair
The Van Helsand Studios
Donald T. Clark
Tubac Golf & Resort
Accent on Mexico
1) Payroll deduction; contact gvased@qwest.net to set-up
2) Volunteer and provide in-home support for one of our seniors or provide your time at one of our fundraising events (contact gvasvolsvcs@qwest.net)
3) Be a sponsor for one of our fundraising events (contact gvaspromgr@qwest.net)
4) Create an endowment—Currently GVAS has two endowments, “The Edythe Taylor Fund for the Future” managed by the Community Foundation of Southern AZ and the Arizona Community Foundation; the principal remains untouched; however the interest is used to fund our programs
5) Direct giving from your IRA account—if you have reached age 70 ½, you may have your IRA trustee contribute up to $100,000 each year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity and exclude the distribution from your income. This rule does not apply to SEP’s or Simple IRAs, and contributions to private foundations and donor-advised funds do not qualify. If you are interested in setting up a transaction with GVAS, please email gvased@qwest.net
6) Under the State of Arizona Charitable Tax Credit , you can provide a cash donation to GVAS and receive a tax credit on your AZ Income Tax. Contact your tax advisor on how this tax credit can benefit your personal tax situation.
GVAS has also been the beneficiary of life insurance policies, estate gifts and gifts made through charitable trusts.
If you would like to send us a donation, please select from one of the following mechanisms:
Green Valley Assistance Services, Inc.
250 East Continental Road, Suite 102
Green Valley, AZ 85614-1806
