Dear Copperleaf Neighbor,
 

Because of you, families in Southwest Florida have somewhere to turn for food, care,
and support. A gift to this year’s Copperleaf Charitable Foundation Annual Appeal helps
a parent put food on the table, a neighbor get the care they need, or a child stay on
track in school. It also tells them they do not have to face those challenges alone.
Last year, 212 Copperleaf households gave more than $190,000 through our annual
appeal—our largest source of funding. Those gifts, together with support from our
fundraisers, allowed CCF to award $288,000 in grants for food and basic needs, health
and human services, and education. This year our appeal goal increases 5% to
$200,000 so we can help more neighbors.
 

If you have given before, thank you—please consider giving again. If this would be your
first gift, we warmly welcome you. Every contribution becomes part of our community’s
shared kindness.
 

The leaders of all 13 partner charities want you to hear what Copperleaf’s support
means to the people they serve. They know the families and see the difference your
gifts make. Watch their brief testimonials.

As you listen, know that you are part of the story they are telling. Whether you have
given, volunteered, or joined a CCF event, their gratitude belongs to you.
 

Please make your gift today by check or online using the Donate link. Thank you for

helping a neighbor feel cared for, supported, and remembered. That is
the heart of Copperleaf Cares.
 

With gratitude,
Bill Starr
 

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Another Way to Give
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to support CCF through a qualified charitable
distribution made directly from your IRA to an eligible charity. A qualifying QCD can be
excluded from taxable income and may count toward all or part of your required minimum
distribution, if applicable.
Ask your IRA custodian or tax adviser whether a QCD is appropriate for you and how to
arrange the direct transfer. A QCD excluded from income cannot also be claimed as a
charitable deduction.
Learn more: irs.gov/publications/p590b
Charitable Disclosure
Florida Registration No. CH63877
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE
(800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION
DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE
STATE.
The Copperleaf Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donation is tax
deductible to the extent allowed by law.