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ReFocus Auction and Gala

Every individual at ReFocus has their own unique story to tell; each one has skills, abilities, and endless potential, and they have the right and need to play a productive role in their communities, just like any other human being. Throughout ReFocus, in our group homes, supportive living program, shared living, Community Centers and employment program, our core philosophy is the same as it has been for 52 years: Love. Build a trusting environment. Challenge each other to do our best.

Once a year, we ask Rhode Island businesses and individuals to support our work by donating gift certificates, services, and products to be used as live and silent auction items at our annual gala.

This year, the Dream Builders, our fundraising team, has set an ambitious goal of $100,000 for our 18th Annual Auction & Gala.

Please email Kelly Burgess for all auction inquiries.

ReFocus is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Information provided here does not constitute legal or tax advice. Please consult with your attorney or tax advisor for current IRA regulations regarding charitable deductions.

Other Ways To Contribute

Become a Sponsor

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Contribute to Our Annual Fund Drive

Held at the end of each year, this is an opportunity to make an annual contribution or schedule monthly contributions for the year.

Please watch your mail for details, or call Laura Doster for more information at 401-272-1600, Ext. 119.

Matching Gifts

Many employers will match their employees’ contributions to ReFocus. Multiply your gift by checking with your company’s personnel office to see if they offer this opportunity.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

If you are age 70½ or over, you may consider a QCD, an otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA (other than an ongoing SEP or SIMPLE IRA) that is paid directly from the IRA to a qualified charity. You can exclude from gross income up to $100,000 of a QCD made for a year, and a QCD can be used to satisfy any IRA required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year. Also, the amount of a QCD excluded from gross income is not taken into account in determining any deduction for charitable contributions. (See Notice 2007-7, Section IX, for additional information on QCDs.)

Securities

If you wish to make a gift of stock certificates you hold or stock held by a brokerage firm or financial institution, call our Director of Finance Laura Doster for more information at 401-272-1600, Ext. 119