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2024 Reflection: A Video Message from InterFaith Works President/CEO Beth A. Broadway (click here)
Every day, InterFaith Works’ programs affirm the dignity of each person and every faith tradition, build racial and religious equity, and create bridges of understanding among us. As we reflect on gratitude, togetherness and unity this year, we would like to share stories of our transformational work.
Bishop Dr. H. Bernard Alex
Refreshing the Mind, Body & Soul
In addition to the hundreds of elders who are provided companionship each year, our Center for Healthy Aging is building a new respite care program in the City of Syracuse focused on refreshing and recharging caregivers. We are partnering with Victory Temple Fellowship Church to serve the entire community and offer enrichment opportunities for both caregivers and those in need of care.
“My vision is to help caregivers. Within my community, people don’t ask for help, especially when managing loved ones with dementia. We’re taught to handle it. You don’t have to struggle to do this alone. There’s a community here that can help you.” – Serena K. Jackson, Assistant Director of Volunteer Programs, Center for Healthy Aging
“Caregivers need to know that it is okay to share the burden. This program will remove the barriers and create a healthy and safe space for people to do this.” – Bishop Dr. H. Bernard Alex, Victory Temple Fellowship Church
Click Here to Watch the “Refreshing the Mind, Body & Soul” Video
Neisa Campany
Planting Seeds of Peace
Seeds of Peace, a program of our El-Hindi Center for Dialogue & Action, provides high school students with skills to become courageous leaders who work together, despite differences, to create bridges of understanding in all five high schools in the Syracuse City School District.
“Seeds is a great opportunity to learn the difference between dialogue and debate. I think a lot of the things we see in our society are all about debate. You can always disagree, but you have to do it respectfully. I think it’s important to have those skills and Seeds of Peace teaches those skills.” – Hanan Muse, Youth Dialogue Coordinator, Center for Dialogue & Action (resettled by InterFaith Works from Somalia in 2012)
“I would say, if anyone is scared to join programs like Seeds of Peace, you shouldn’t be. All of these people are so amazing and so accepting. They want nothing but the best for you. They are always there to make sure you’re safe and make sure your voice is heard in your community.” – Neisa Campany, Seeds of Peace participant, student at Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
Click Here to Watch the “Planting Seeds of Peace” Video
Justine Bora
The Pathway to Citizenship
In our Path to Citizenship program, our instructors and legal staff support refugees and immigrants through classes, mock interviews and legal support, all provided free of charge. To date, we have supported over 100 participants in receiving their US citizenship since starting the program.
“People are coming here to change their lives. They really want to improve and be integrated within our culture. They want to be able to get jobs. They want to feel secure and free within the borders of the United States. We provide instruction that allows people to achieve these goals.” – Doug Randall, InterFaith Works Instructor in the Path to Citizenship program
“It’s not easy when you come into this country as a refugee. I had zero experience, and InterFaith Works helped me find the way. I took a class, came here, studied and filled out the application. It took time, over a year, but I’m a citizen now. I know my rights in this country.” – Justine Bora, InterFaith Works client, refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, arrived in March 2016
Click Here to Watch “The Pathway to Citizenship” Video
Omaira Rojas de Linarez & Carlos Linarez Alvarez
Making a House a Home
Our Warehouse and Housing Team works tirelessly to identify quality housing in Syracuse, settling 1,015 refugees in 2024. Our staff and volunteers secure donations and work long days and weekends to ensure that when refugees arrive from the airport, they find a welcoming home with everything they need, from new beds and clean towels and linens to a refrigerator stocked with culturally appropriate food.
“InterFaith Works changed our lives forever. There are so many things that we owe to InterFaith. We came from a dangerous place. This is a different world. We are safe here.” – Carlos Linarez Alvarez, refugee from Venezuela, arrived in July 2024
“InterFaith provided us a home, items like tables and furniture, food, cleaning supplies. We are grateful for everything the agency has done for us. I think God used InterFaith Works to help us arrive in the United States. I prayed when we thought we would have to travel through the forest. I prayed to God to help us arrive to the United States in a safe way. After one week, we received notice that we were approved and were settled here in the United States through InterFaith Works.” – Omaira Rojas de Linarez, refugee from Venezuela, arrived in July 2024
These life-changing programs are made possible thanks to the generous support of donors like you. As you reflect on your year-end giving, we invite you to consider a gift to InterFaith Works. Your contribution will help us continue providing hope and dignity to those we serve.
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GIVING MADE EASY
I would like to help InterFaith Works create more stories of dignity and hope:
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD AND PAYPAL:
Donate by Credit/Debit Card Donate through PayPal
SCHEDULED GIFTS:
You can now schedule monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit program. ACH allows you to donate electronically, without the need to write a check or use a credit card, and there are no credit card fees that reduce the amount of your gift. For more information or to sign up for ACH, contact InterFaith Works at ACHdebit@ifwcny.org, or call 315-449-3552, ext. 114.
MAIL:
You can mail your donation payable to InterFaith Works of CNY to:
InterFaith Works of CNY
Development Department
1010 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
Follow this link for a printable donation form
IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION/REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION:
To gift an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution/Required Minimum Distribution, please contact The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Mapstone, Director of Development for Major Giving, at 315-449-3552, ext. 220, or email cmapstone@ifwcny.org.
STOCKS:
To make a gift of stocks, please contact the InterFaith Works Finance Office at 315-449-3552, ext. 121, or email pradell@ifwcny.org.
TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL Gift:
If you would like to make your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, please indicate the person’s name for whom you are making a donation in the notes section while completing your online transaction.
QUESTIONS?
If you need help in completing your transaction, or if you wish to fund a specific need or program, please contact the Development Department at 315-449-3552, ext. 220.
Thank you for supporting our mission to affirm the dignity of each person and every faith
community, build racial and religious equity, and create bridges of understanding among us.
The needs of the Warehouse stockpiles will change, as will the needs of arriving families, depending on the month and/or season. So check out the Resettlement Wish Lists today, next week, next month or periodically for the changing in list needs, and thank you for being part of creating new homes in Central New York!
If you would like to donate goods and/or household items from your home or residence, the Warehouse (14 Corporate Circle, East Syracuse) is open for drop off on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00AM to noon. For large donation items, the InterFaith Works truck can be scheduled for pick up in the greater Syracuse area on Mondays only. For more information about the Warehouse/truck drop off or pick up services and schedules, contact Rhonda Butler at 315-449-3552, ext. 127, or email rbutler@ifwcny.org.
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Join us in memory of our dear friend and former colleague Denise Jochem Robertson, who passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Denise was a member of the Senior Leadership team for over nine years at InterFaith Works, and served as the Director of Development. She brought integrity, dedication, and dignity to the work. We invite you to join us in remembering Denise and holding her in our hearts – contributions will be dedicated to the agency’s endowment in her name, and noted on a special page in the 2025 ILAD program.
Donations In Memory of Denise Jochem Robertson
Pay tribute to a special person, or honor the memory of a loved one by making a gift in their name. All tribute and memorial gifts will be acknowledged through a note to the honoree or family of the departed commemorated.
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If donating via Credit/Debit card or PayPal, please indicate the name of the person for whom you are making your gift, as well as the name and contact information of those you would like notified of your gift, in the “additional notes,” “in honor of,” or “in memory of” section when making your transaction.
If you need further assistance, please email development@ifwcny.org or call 315-449-3552, ext. 114.
SCHEDULED GIFTS:
You can now schedule monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit program. ACH allows you to donate electronically, without the need to write a check or use a credit card, and there are no credit card fees that reduce the amount of your gift. For more information or to sign up for ACH, contact InterFaith Works at ACHdebit@ifwcny.org, or call 315-449-3552, ext. 114.
MAIL:
You can mail your donation payable to InterFaith Works of CNY to:
InterFaith Works of CNY
Development Department
1010 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
STOCKS:
To make a gift of stocks, please contact Chief Financial Officer Patty Radell at 315-449-3552, ext. 121, or email pradell@ifwcny.org.
QUESTIONS?
If you need help in completing your transaction, or if you wish to fund a specific need or program, please contact the Development Department at 315-449-3552, ext. 220, and you will receive a personal response.
Your gift to InterFaith Works supports our numerous programs:
• Center for New Americans Refugee Resettlement
• El-Hindi Center for Dialogue & Action
• Center for Healthy Aging
Click on the links above to learn more about our programs and the many projects and events sponsored by InterFaith Works. If you wish to support a specific need or program, contact the Development Department at (315) 449-3552, ext. 220, and you will receive a personal response.
What’s Your Legacy?
“A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit.” –D. Elton Trueblood
Every day, InterFaith Works affirms the dignity of each person and every faith community and builds bridges of understanding. By partnering with those who share these values, we—and you—can secure the future of the agency for years and for generations.
Why Has InterFaith Works Established an Endowment Fund? The agency has created an Endowment Fund to help ensure it has the financial resources to meet its needs years and even decades from now.
What Is an Endowment Fund?InterFaith Works’ Endowment Fund is a permanent fund that provides for the future needs of the agency and those it serves. Gifts to the fund are invested for growth and a portion of the fund may be used to sustain the agency’s programs or to fund new programs or projects as the need arises.While a donor may contribute a gift to the agency for immediate use (such as a donation to the year-end appeal), a gift designated to the Endowment Fund is an investment in the agency’s future.The Central New York Community Foundation was selected to hold the fund, invest the fund’s assets for growth, and provide its experienced staff who are available to assist those making gifts to InterFaith Works’ Endowment Fund, if requested. The Central New York Community Foundation, established in 1927, serves as a permanent community endowment for the betterment of Central New York and is the largest charitable foundation in the region.
How Do I Make a Gift to the Endowment Fund?Gifts to the Endowment Fund may be made during your lifetime or planned as part of your estate. There are several ways to make a gift to InterFaith Works’ Endowment Fund. These include:
Donating Now: You may provide for the future needs of InterFaith Works by making an outright gift now. Examples include cash gifts made by check, credit card, appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual funds, certificates of deposit, and paid up life insurance.
Pledged Gift: You may make a pledge now to the Endowment Fund and fulfill it over a specified period of time.
Planned Gift: You may make a gift to the Endowment Fund as part of your estate plan. Planned gifts are often attractive because they do not impact your current standard of living, and may permit you to make a larger gift than what was possible during your life. Examples of planned gifts include a bequest in your will (e.g., a specific amount or a percentage of your estate), as well as designating the agency as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy or a retirement plan (including IRAs, 403(b) and 401(k) accounts).
What if I Have Already Designated InterFaith Works in My Estate Plan?If you have already included the agency in your will, trust, life insurance, or other type of estate plan, please let us know. We’d like to thank you.
Who Should I Contact to Make a Gift or for More Information?If you would like to receive more detailed information about the Endowment Fund or how you could participate, please contact:
InterFaith Works of Central New York
Attention: Director of Development
1010 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
Call: 315-449-3552, ext. 220
Email: cmapstone@ifwcny.org
InterFaith Works staff and professionals at the Central New York Community Foundation are available to discuss the ways you may make a gift to the Endowment Fund now or create a planned gift that will benefit the agency in the future while continuing to meet your current financial goals. As with any financial decision, please consult your legal or financial advisor to discuss what type of gift is best for you.
| Enjoy the ease and convenience of being a recurring donor while providing ongoing support and stability for our work and programs. Your gift can be charged to your credit card on a recurring basis on a specific monthly date, or in the time frame of your choice. You can adjust your giving level or your commitment at any time. Be sure to check the recurring gift box at the bottom of the initial PayPal transaction page. |
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James E. Mackin:
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The late Robert and Roberta Grimm devoted their lives and resources to their faith community and social justice causes. A recent bequest from the Roberta J. Grimm Charitable Trust has helped ensure their work continues through InterFaith Works. To read about the Grimms, please follow this link. |
James E. Mackin, a Central New York native who has practiced trust and estate law for 40 plus years, first learned of InterFaith Works through his activities as a donor and board member of the Central New York Community Foundation. To read about James Mackin, please follow this link. |
InterFaith Works is committed to maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and security with your online donation.
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GIVING MADE EASY
SCHEDULED GIFTS:
You can now schedule monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit program. ACH allows you to donate electronically, without the need to write a check or use a credit card, and there are no credit card fees that reduce the amount of your gift. For more information or to sign up for ACH, contact InterFaith Works at ACHdebit@ifwcny.org, or call 315-449-3552, ext. 114.
MAIL:
You can mail your donation payable to InterFaith Works of CNY to:
InterFaith Works of CNY
Development Department
1010 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
Follow this link for a printable donation form
IRA QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION/REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTION:
To gift an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution/Required Minimum Distribution, please contact The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Mapstone, Director of Development for Major Giving, at 315-449-3552, ext. 220, or email cmapstone@ifwcny.org.
STOCKS:
To make a gift of stocks, please contact the InterFaith Works Finance Office at 315-449-3552, ext. 121, or email pradell@ifwcny.org.
TRIBUTE/MEMORIAL Gift:
If you would like to make your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, please indicate the person’s name for whom you are making a donation in the notes section while completing your online transaction.
QUESTIONS?
If you need help in completing your transaction, or if you wish to fund a specific need or program, please contact the Development Department at 315-449-3552, ext. 220.
Thank you for supporting our mission to affirm the dignity of each person and every faith
community, build racial and religious equity, and create bridges of understanding among us.
SCHEDULED/RECURRING GIFTS:
You can now schedule monthly, quarterly or annual recurring gifts through the Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit program. ACH allows you to donate electronically, without the need to write a check or use a credit card, and there are no credit card fees that reduce the amount of your gift. For more information or to sign up for ACH, contact InterFaith Works at ACHdebit@ifwcny.org, or call 315-449-3552, ext. 114.
You can also schedule gifts through PayPal by checking the “Make this a monthly donation” recurring option on the initial transaction page.
Thank you for your interest in making a contribution to InterFaith Works. We rely on gifts from people just like you to help us fulfill our mission of affirming the dignity of every member of our community through service, education and dialogue.Each and every gift–no matter how large or small–is important to the people and communities we serve. Your gift makes a difference!If you need help in completing your transaction, or if you wish to fund a specific need or program, please contact Development Director Denise Jochem-Robertson at 315-449-3552, ext.120, or email drobertson@ifwcny.org, and you will receive a personal response.
