How You Can Help
FOR BETTER INDEPENDENCE IS A 501(c)(3) NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.Donating to For Better Independence Assistance Dogs ("FBI/AD")
Donations
to
FBI/AD can be either designated or undesignated.
Designated donations are used for a particular purpose and
undesignated donations are used at
FBI/AD’s discretion.
If you would like to make a designated donation, the IRS
requires notification at the time of the donation.
A note on the “memo” line of your check or a quick letter
accompanying your donation would meet this requirement.
If no such designation is made at the time of the donation,
FBI/AD will consider the donation to be undesignated.
FBI can process refunds for donations within 30 calendar days
of the original donation.
No refunds can
be processed beyond 30 calendar days.
Send in a donation:
Donations can be mailed to
Donate online:
Planned giving:
Including FBI/AD in your Last Will &
Testament creates a lasting legacy in your name.
You can bequeath a specific dollar amount or a percentage of
your estate. You can
even make a “Rest & Residual” bequeath in which you designate
FBI/AD as
the beneficiary after all other bequests and obligations are
fulfilled. Be sure to
ask your lawyer how you can incorporate planned giving into your
estate plans.
Wish List
Dog Crates, Exercise Pens (X-Pen), Dog Kennels
Dog food, treats, bones
Dog toys, other supplies
Office Supplies : including Camera (for still pictures), Video Camera
Bedding : towels, blankets, etc
Positions available
Position: Foster Puppy Raiser
Description:
One of the most
valuable and appreciated services are those individuals and families
who train and care for our potential assistance dogs as Foster
Parents.
If you wish to foster one of our puppies, give them the care and
love they need - give us a call. Knowing that one of the puppies
you helped raise is now assisting a person with a physical
disability - can be one of life's great rewards.
Requirements: Love and respect for animals. The ability to return a socialized puppy to the organization to help someone in need.