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SUPPORT I-CARE
I-CARE’s directors believe very strongly that every
penny of every donation
should go directly to the non-profit's relief efforts.
As a result, I-CARE is managed and run with 100%
volunteer work and minimal overhead. Although I-CARE
requires your donations to exist, we believe managing
your donations in an efficient manner is more important
than asking for them.
We hope you are able to help I-CARE. Monetary donations
are one of the best
ways to make a difference, but there are many ways you
can help. You can:
MAKE A MONETARY DONATION VIA PAYPAL:
Monetary donations are especially beneficial to I-CARE’s
work because the money is almost always spent in Central
America where the power of your American dollar is
greater. The exchange rate in Nicaragua, for example,
is about 18 cordobas for $1 US. In Managua, for example,
18 cordobas buys a meal more well-balanced and
nutritious than many, if not most, Nicaraguans eat on a
daily basis. So even a small donation turns into
HUGE relief! It’s a great return on your donation, and
you can be sure it is safe and secure with PayPal.
In addition, every donation you make is tax deductible.
DONATE GOODS:
Because some of the goods I-CARE uses for its relief
effort are cheaper to buy in the United States than in Central
America, we often purchase goods here and ship them
south. An alternative to purchasing goods in America,
of course, is to receive them as donations from our
supporters. We currently are requesting donors to
donate multi-vitamins. Please email us if you would
like to help.
DELIVER GOODS TO CENTRAL AMERICA:
Are you traveling to Central America or would you like
to? If so, you may be able to help I-CARE deliver goods
to those in need. One of our biggest difficulties is
finding inexpensive ways to deliver our goods. Shipping
large amounts of goods at once requires patience and
incurs substantial shipping costs. A better way is
often provided through the help of volunteer travelers.
Currently, we have two locations in Central America
that serve as delivery locations for incoming goods: San Jose, Costa Rica and Managua, Nicaragua. Once
delivered to these locations, our volunteers will make
sure the goods you deliver get to their final
destination. It is a great way to make you feel even
better about your vacation! If you are interested,
please
contact us.
VOLUNTEER:
I-CARE relies on 100% volunteer work. Volunteers are
always appreciated!
Please
email the directors if you are
interested.
DONATE AIRLINE MILES!
I-CARE is currently in the process of obtaining a
land grant in Managua, Nicaragua. As Part of this
process I-CARE needs to fly our lead Nicaraguan
volunteer to Des Moines and Miami to obtain and process necessary paperwork. In an effort to keep
overhead costs minimal and ensure that every dollar
raised by I-CARE directly improves the lives of needy
Central Americans, I-CARE is seeking a generous donation
of 35,000 airline miles - the equivalent of
international airfare for one. If you are willing
to help in this regard, or know someone who is, please
CONTACT US!
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