The support of
individuals like you make the special services at Camp Brim Shire possible.
There are a variety of ways to provide support including cash
donations, gifts in kind, memorial gifts and endowments.
CASH DONATIONS:
Children, disabled or non-disabled, grow and develop every second of every
minute of every day. This process usually never stops unless the child
or individual runs out of resources, has no where to go or suffers
mental / physical or economic tragedy. Then, it is our responsibility
to reach out to that child or person in order to help him / her excel
or become part of the mainstream of life. Not everyone will
accept our help and some may never succeed in life but we MUST try.
Our foundation receives NO local, state or federal funding, nor do
we receive funding from the United Way. We receive restricted
funding from the Phelps County Board for Developmental Disabled
Residents of Phelps County and the Elmer A. Sander Charitable Trust for
mentally retarded programs. The rest of our funds are from
individual donors, a few foundations and major corporations. Funds are
restricted by the donors for specific initiatives. (Not for
administration, operations or implementation of programs).
Our annual operating budget is a modest $10,000 which includes
utilities, maintenance, programs, insurance, supplies, pool costs,
repairs and office supplies. As we have no wages or salaries, nearly all
funds received are used directly for the children and our diverse
programs. (Administrative costs for utilities, maintenance, etc are
less than 4%.)
Your financial assistance will make a direct contribution to
children and the groups we serve. Due to our low overhead, your donation will
not be lost in overhead costs or salary expenses, but will provide a
special child opportunity to reach new exciting challenges affordable
to his / her family or support agency.
To make cash donations to Camp Brim Shire contact :
Association For Midwest Disadvantaged Youth, Inc.
Attention Treasurer
PO Box 423 St. James MO 65559
Phone: 573-699-4351
Email: brmshire@socket.net |
OR |
P.O. Box 340
Hazelwood, MO 63042
Email: brmshire@socket.net |
Additional gift options are available to those who wish to help our
foundation and support the groups we serve. It is easy to do and personally rewarding to the donor, the child, camper or special
agency utilizing our services and programs. Remember, if you itemize
your taxes, your donation is tax deductible under the IRS code.
You also may wish to bring your gift directly to Camp Brim Shire and tour
the campus. Visitors are always welcome, but please call 573-699-4351
for an appointment. We keep our gate locked for privacy, safety and
security reasons. You may specify what you wish your gift to be used for,
otherwise will will use it for our greatest immediate need.
You will
receive our IRS donation card and /or a personal thank you letter and
be placed among our honor roll of donors.
MEMORIALS:
Memorial
donations from a recent loss of a loved one are a warm and caring
tribute that helps others. While flowers are gestures of love – they
are quickly disposed of and forgotten. Your memorial can, and
will, help many others in memory of your loved one. Example: the cost
of a $40.00 plant or flower could help twenty children learn and
experience new fun and character building activities or the funds can
be dedicated to
a specific needed item or project while providing a lasting memory and
tribute to that family member. The particular donor or loved one will
be inscribed on a plaque installed for that support.
GIFTS-IN-KIND:
Camp
Brim Shire, provided by the Association for Midwest Disadvantaged
Youth, Inc., graciously accepts donations of used, serviceable items
for use in our many programs, maintenance, or services. A wish
list for your consideration would include, but is not limited to, the
following:
-
Taxidermy Mounts
for our blind and learning programs
- Computers
and Computer Equipment
- Recorders
for campus main buildings
- Large
Mowing Equipment
- Small
Lawn Mowers
- Leaf
Mulching Equipment
-
Records, CDs and Equipment
- VHS
Tapes and Players
- Building
Materials and Hardware
- Furniture
and Household Wares
- Trees,
Shrubs and Plants
- Games
of All Kinds for ages 5 to 95
-
Commercial Printing Services
(brochures, letterhead, business cards, programs, envelopes, forms)
- Flags (United
States, POW, Missouri, St. James, Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines)
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- Automobiles
- Trucks
- Vans
- Tractors
- Golf Carts
- ATVs
(Operational)
- Boats
and Canoes
- Camper
Trailers
- Trailers
- Televisions
- Radios
- Video
Games
- Books
- Towels
- Tissues
- Toilet Paper
- Stuffed
Animals
- Lawn
Blowers
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- Camping
Supplies
- Tents
- Sleeping
Bags
- Lanterns
- Sporting
Goods
- Basketballs
- Volley Balls
- Tether Balls
- Air Guns
- Copiers
- Answering
Devices
- Cordless
Phones
- Office
Supplies
(pens, paper, glue)
- Kitchen
Equipment
- Cookware
- Cafeteria
Serving Table
- Non
Perishable Food
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Sorry, but we do not accept clothing or live animals for pets
for use in our programs.
For safety to the animal, we request these be donated to your local Animal
Protection Association. |
