United Care uses the proceeds from these gifts to fund programs that benefit foster children in our care. With your support we can continue our efforts to making a difference in the lives of so many. To learn more about our giving opportunities, please click on the following:
> Planned Giving
> Donation Envelope
> In-Kind Donations
> Volunteer Opportunities
“Thank you for your support!”
United Care, Inc.
Foster Family Agency Office (323) 508-0200
Planned Giving Opportunities
Whether supported through an outright gift or planned gift, United Care programs are made possible through the generosity and commitment of supporters like you.
What is planned giving?
The term “planned giving” refers to charitable gifts that require some planning before they are made. Planned gifts are popular because they can provide valuable tax benefits and/or income for life.
Types of planned gifts
Bequest: When a donor decides to leave assets to charity in their will, that donor is making a bequest. The donor's estate will receive a charitable estate tax deduction at his/her death.
Charitable Gift Annuity: A gift annuity is a contract between a charity and a donor. In return for a donation of cash or other assets, the charity agrees to pay a fixed payment for life to the donor, friend, or family member of the donor's choosing. Also, the donor can claim a charitable tax deduction.
Charitable Remainder Trust: This trust makes payments, either a fixed mount (annuity trust) or a percentage of trust principal (unitrust), to whomever the donor chooses to receive an income. The donor may claim a charitable income tax deduction and may not have to pay any capital gains tax if the gift is of appreciated property. At the end of the trust term, the charity receives whatever amount is left in the trust.
Charitable remainder unitrusts provide some flexibility in the distribution of income, and thus can be helpful in retirement planning.
Charitable Lead Trust: This trust makes payments, either a fixed amount (annuity trust) or a percentage of trust principal (unitrust), to charity during its term. At the end of the trust term, the principal can either go back to the donor (a grantor lead trust) or to heirs named by the donor (a non-grantor lead trust). The donor may claim a charitable income tax deduction for funding a grantor lead trust or a charitable gift tax deduction for funding a non-grantor lead trust. Since lead trusts are typically used to pass assets to heirs, non-grantor lead trusts are far more common than grantor lead trusts.
United Care has the resources available to help structure the right gifting opportunity for you. For more information please contact Craig Woods, Executive Director at (323) 508-0200.
> Download Donation form (pdf)
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In Kind Donations
Your in-kind donations of products, services or sponsorships can help make a difference in the lives of foster children in our care.
Products/ Services
• Office equipment
• Printers
• Fax machines
• Copiers
• Computers
• Supplies and maintenance
Real Property
To donate cars, boats, RVs or airplanes please contact United Care at (323) 508-0200.
Sponsorship
Sponsor a foster child with academic enrichment programs, summer camp, music or dance lessons.
Sponsor the following Annual Foster Family Event:
(benefiting foster children and foster parents):
• Mothers Day Celebration (Celebrating for Foster Mothers)
• Fathers Day (Celebrating Foster Dads)
• Dodger Day
• Graduation Celebration
• Fun Day @ The Park
• Holiday Toy-Drive
Or talk to us about customizing a sponsorship program that you believe would benefit our children, Call United Care at (323) 508-0200.
Volunteer Opportunities
United Care is always in search of compassionate volunteers to lend a hand to our team. Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive support system for our foster youth. With a shared vision to make a difference, United Care offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to ensure a positive outcome in their lives.
Mentoring Program: Utilized by United Care to help give foster youth resources, life skills and experience to learn about themselves and the community. By recruiting mentoring we are able to match the youth to the appropriate activity.
Tutors: Volunteers are needed to assist youth in all the major areas of academia.
Community Service Program: United Care is participating with community high schools to provide opportunities for graduating seniors to fulfill their community service hours. Also, United Care is seeking other businesses to support and help our youth meet this requirement.
Event Support: Volunteer opportunities are available to assist United Care with its annual fundraiser and special events.
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