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Friends Like You are Keeping
Our Programs Running
We're so grateful for all you do to help us provide physical and emotional
support to families with ill and injured children. We rely on volunteers and donors like you to help deliver our mission and you've stepped up!
During this pandemic, we have had to suspend all of our volunteer programs including our Share-a-Meal program, which helps to provide meals for the families we serve. But, through your generous financial gifts, we've still been able to cater meals for these families, taking away at least one of their worries, each day.
And, your thoughtfulness has shown through the many donations you've made from our wish list, all of them helping us to keep our spaces clean and safe.
These are truly uncertain times.
With help from friends like you, we're continuing to provide programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. For that, we thank you.
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 Economic Relief Bill Makes Giving to Charity
Easier
Donors to RMHC-Denver will see some added benefits in the 2020 tax year, thanks to recently passed COVID 19 stimulus bill. The bill allows ALL taxpayers to deduct charitable donations up to $300 made to non-profit organizations, like RMHC-Denver, beginning with the 2020 tax year. Currently, only people who itemize on federal tax returns were able to claim charitable deductions. The deduction will reduce the amount of your income that is taxable.
And, as always, all contributions to RMHC-Denver qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit, a 50% state tax credit.
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A New Date for an Annual Event
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We've postponed our annual Storybook Ball, so be sure to make a note of the new date; Friday, October 23
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We're looking forward to seeing you all then!
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Laura Cordes, Executive Director
Denver House 303-832-2667
Aurora House 720-324-2400
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Join Us for GivingTuesdayNow
A Global Day of Giving & Unity
In this time of uncertainty, there's a fundamental truth that gives us hope - that together we can do extraordinary things. Whether through donations to community organizations, celebrating d
octors and nurses at shift changes, or reaching out to a neighbor to help with groceries, we've seen multiple examples of generosity recently, helping the entire world get through this global pandemic. Together.
On May 5, 2020, RMHC-Denver is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow, a global day of unity and giving. And, we can't do this without you!
We need your support and we need your help to spread the word. Please tell your friends & family about GivingTuesdayNow and about why you support RMHC-Denver. And, encourage them to participate.
Join the movement on May 5, 2020, by making a gift. Together, we heal.
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A Health Tip from our valued partners at:
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Calming Your Child's
Coronavirus Anxiety
Most parents are appropriately concerned with keeping their families safe from coronavirus (COVID-19) and preventing its spread. But there is another aspect of this crisis that you should not ignore - its effect on your family's mental health.
Grim news reports, the scary reality of the virus, and changes in routine are all reasons you & your children may be feeling heightened anxiety during this time. It's a natural reaction to an unnatural situation. What matters most is how you react to feelings of coronavirus anxiety & stress.
Here are some tips to help you and your kids cope in a healthy way:
Talk to your kids about the coronavirus
It's simple, but it's one of the most effective ways you can help kids manage their coronavirus anxiety. Provide age-appropriate information to your child. Clarify information they bring to you, dispel myths & explain realistic ways your family can prevent the spread of the virus.
Limit screen time
Spending more time being active and less time in front of a screen can boost your child's mood (and yours). Avoiding a constant stream of COVID-19 news can also reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Set specific times of the day when you check in on the news but try to avoid the news once you feel properly informed.
Connect with others
Try to maintain connections with loved ones when you can't physically be with them. With your children, write emails or letters to loved ones, make videos to share and call your family members. For younger children, work with other parents to set up calls & virtual playdates.
Remember to show gratitude and humor
This is a time of adjustment for everyone and will likely bring anxiety and discomfort. That means it's even more important to engage in healthy coping behaviors as a family. Find gratitude, humor and fun wherever you can. Create a gratitude jar as a family, dance, allow yourself to be silly with your children, and write letters to friends and family members.
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Did You Know....
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That your neighborhood
McDonald's
is locally owned? In fact, most are FAMILY owned and ALL are supportive of our mission. The next time you're looking for take-out, find it at a local McDonald's drive-thru. And, don't forget to round-up your total for RMHC-Denver!
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