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newsletter editors, secretaries and pastors. Your help in getting the word out
is appreciated and will help LCS achieve its mission of “Sharing God’s
blessings by helping others in need.” Comments about timing or content are
welcome. Contact Steve Tindall
(stindall@lcsde.org). 302 654 8886.
LCS
Building Dedicated!
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| Executive Director Jean Warren Cuts Ribbon at Dedication |
On Thursday June 4, LCS dedicated its new building at 2809 Baynard Boulevard in Wilmington at a wonderful ceremony attended by over 100 guests who toured the building and gave it rave reviews. LCS Board President Tim Dambaugh hosted the event that included State Representative Charles Potter who welcomed us to the First District, and
the Rev. Wolfgang D. Herz-Lane, Bishop of the Delaware Maryland Synod of the ELCA, who presided over the Blessing of the Building. All the donors who have helped fund the project to date were warmly thanked. The final component was an old-fashioned ribbon cutting by a group headed by Executive Director Jean Warren that included a big red ribbon and a huge pair of shears to officially open the building and dedicate it to service to the community.
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| Guests in attendance in what will soon be LCS's new pantry |
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| Guests gather in the new Volunteer Center for tours |
Financial
Literacy Training Success
When Mrs. Eduwyna’s husband was not working over the winter,
her family of six fell behind on some of their bills. Wanting to provide
for the family, she approached LCS. In order to qualify for a grant from LCS to
pay their rent, she attended financial training through Clarifi. The
first thing she did is open a savings account and set a goal of $20 per month.
“It doesn’t matter how much you earn; it matters how much you save,” she told
our case worker. Mrs. Eduwyna attended additional training through her
children’s school and at the public library, and now the family has begun
working on their credit repair and hope to be able to buy a house in the next
five years. “What I never knew about finances, I have learned in the last
five months,” she said.
Delaware
State Tax Credit
LCS Donors of $2500 or more to LCS may be eligible for a 50%
credit on their state income taxes. For example, a gift of $2500 (the minimum)
will earn a tax credit of $1250 for the donor. This is available for both
Capital and Operating donations. 2015 applications can be made starting July 1,
2015. Contact Steve Tindall for more information at 302 654 8886 x105 or
stindall@lcsde.org.
Duties will include answering the phone and taking messages. Greeting guests and letting staff know when clients have arrived for their appointments. Other projects such as mailings and assembling packets may be requested from time to time.
