Thank you for your interest in the Health and Education Relief
Organization (HERO). The support of donors like you makes possible
HERO's mission to provide health, education, relief and hope to many worldwide.
Below are some commonly asked questions when individuals are considering
providing support to the Health and Education Relief Organization.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
How much of my contribution goes to HERO programs?
Where else does HERO support come from?
Where can I find in-depth information about HERO's support?
How can I be sure you are investing my support wisely?
How much do I have to give to make a difference?
What are other ways to support HERO's work?
Can I give to the Health and Education Relief Organization through
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)?
Will I be sent a receipt for my gift?
Will my name and address be sold to other solicitors?
Are online gifts to HERO secure?
If I give, how often will I receive mail from HERO?
I've changed my address. Whom do I notify?
Will my gift really make a difference?
Who should I contact about supporting HERO programs? |
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| Is my gift tax-deductible? |
| Yes. The Health and Education Relief Organization is a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization (Tax ID: 58-X45XXXX). Contributions by U.S. citizens
and companies are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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| How much of my contribution goes to HERO programs? |
| Last year, 85 percent of HERO expenses supported the
organization's Health and Peace programs, 9 percent supported fund-raising
activities, and 6 percent supported HERO's administration and facility. |
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| Where else does HERO support come from? |
| Last year, 47 percent of our support came from corporations
(including in-kind donations), 24 percent came from individual donors, 19
percent came from foundations, 7 percent came from governments (including
United States and foreign governments, as well as multilateral organizations),
and 3 percent came from other revenue.
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| Where can I find in-depth information about HERO's support? |
| All donors who contribute $1,000 or more to Health and Education
Relief Organization in a fiscal year (Sept. 1-Aug. 31) are listed in our
annual report.
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| How can I be sure you are investing my support wisely? |
| An outside accounting firm conducts an annual audit of the Health
and Education Relief Organization, which is published in our
annual report. In addition, an all-volunteer
board of trustees oversees the work of HERO, sets policies and
procedures, and monitors the budget and expenditures. |
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| How much do I have to give to make a difference? |
Whether you can give $10 or $1,000, your charitable gift can make
a difference in the lives of millions. Some examples:
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As little as $20 can buy five square meters of nylon filter material
that will enable Haitian families to filter their water, helping them
avoid worm disease.
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$50 can provide a year of treatment for 125 people suffering from schistosomiasis.
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$350 can provide one day of conflict resolution training
for 25 local leaders.
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A $1,000-$2,000 donation can eradicate worm disease from an entire
village.
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$3,000
can provide a student the opportunity to gain valuable experience and do vital
work as a medical intern for one semester.
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Your gifts, at all levels, make possible HERO's mission to Wage Peace,
Fight Disease and Build Hope.
Learn more about How Your Support Can Help.
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| What are others ways to support HERO's work? |
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Online using your credit
card. This link will take you to a secure site where you can make a gift with a
major credit card.
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Gifts by Mail. Please
print, complete, and return our short donation form
with your check. You may also make a donation in honor or in memory of a
relative, friend, or colleague by completing the appropriate box on the
donation form. |
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Matching Gifts.Many employers match
gifts to the Health and Education Relief Organization, sometimes doubling or
tripling the good your gift does. Click here to view a
list of companies that currently participate in our Matching Gift Program. |
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Ambassadors Circle: Annual Unrestricted
Giving. Members of the Ambassadors Circle provide crucial
resources to HERO's most pressing needs and receive special updates,
invitations, and recognition for their support. Ambassadors make annual
unrestricted gifts of $1,000 or more. Click here for more
information.
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The Peacekeepers: Monthly Donors.
The Peacekeepers are donors who are committed to supporting the Health and
Education Relief Organization on a monthly basis. Peacekeepers provide
consistent and vital support for Waging Peace, Fighting Disease and Building
Hope. Click here for more information.
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Gifts of Stocks/ Securities. You may
be able to capture valuable tax benefits by donating appreciated stocks or
other securities. More info here. |
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Planned Gifts such as
charitable annuities, charitable trusts, will provisions, and other deferred
gifts advance the long-term goals of HERO while enjoying the financial and tax
benefits that flow from sound investment and estate planning. Click here for
more information. |
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Honor/Memorial Gifts are a
very meaningful way to recognize a loved one and to assist the Health and
Education Relief Organization. Gifts in honor or memory of someone special can
be made by using the mail-in donation form
or online by using the comments
field. A personalized letter will be sent as notification of your gift.
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| Can I give to HERO through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)?
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The Health and Education Relief Organization is an
approved charitable organization of the Combined Federal Campaign of
Metropolitan Atlanta. Federal employees in metropolitan Atlanta who wish to
contribute to HERO through the Combined Federal Campaign may use our CFC
number: 6XXX.
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| Will I be sent a receipt for my gift? |
| Yes. The Health and Education Relief Organization will mail you a
receipt for each contribution you make, whether you give by mail, telephone, or
donate online. If you give online and prefer to receive only an e-mail receipt,
please check the appropriate box on the online donation form.
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| Will my name and address be sold to other solicitors? |
| No. The Health and Education Relief Organization does
not sell, rent, or trade the names, addresses, or e-mail addresses, of its
current donors.
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| Are online gifts to HERO secure? |
| Yes. Online donations are handled by Blackbaud, Inc.
on behalf of the Health and Education Relief Organization, and all information
you provide as part of the transaction is encrypted to prevent theft or
interception. A key or a closed lock displayed on your browser status bar
indicates you have a secure connection when you enter the online donation page.
At the bottom of the donation page, you will see symbols for VeriSign, which
verifies you are visiting a valid site, and Blackbaud, Inc., which links you to
the company's privacy policy and describes security measures in greater detail.
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| If I give, how often will I receive mail from the HERO? |
| The Health and Education Relief Organization is committed to
communicating with donors in an efficient and effective manner. Most donors
receive about eight updates per year with details of our work. Donors may
request an abbreviated mail schedule (for example, "only at year's end"), and
we strive to meet these requests as promptly as possible.
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| I've changed my address. Whom do I notify?
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Please contact HERO at 678.494.5595 or
administtration@herononprofit.org.
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| Will my gift really make a difference? |
| Yes. The support of donors like you makes possible the Health and
Education Relief Organization's mission to Wage Peace, Fight Disease, and Build
Hope. Click here to explore a few of the many
ways your support helps the Health and Education Relief Organization improve
the lives of others. |
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| Who should I contact about supporting HERO programs? |
| Foundations, corporations, and others interested in
supporting HERO programs are welcome to contact our development office at 678
494-5533, or hero@herononprifit.org. |
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| If you have other questions , please contact HERO at
678.494.5595 or email us at adminstration@herononprofit.org.
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