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Funding
Sierra
Services for the Blind, like most local non-profits, is primarily funded
through donations and fund raising events. And, unlike most national organizations
who have local offices in our community, the small purely local agencies
find it harder to attract local donations from people who have not had a
direct contact with the organization.
Each
year we put on two major events:
The Golf Tournament scheduled
for June 8, 2011 is a major event.
The Fall Abalone
Feed scheduled for September 11, 2010 is a unique event.
We presently receive
only a small portion of our budget from governmental sources. Private
foundation grants, funding from organizations like Lions, Rotary, and
others make up approximately ten to fifteen percent. Beyond the events,
which account for twenty five percent of the budget, donations from the
public, businesses, and clients represent most of the budget. Additional
donations at Membership time account for much of this, and the membership
fees themselves account for only a small percentage.
All client services
are provided without charge to the client.
Within this web site
you have the opportunity to donate to Sierra Services for the Blind. By
clicking on the DONATE link you can make a donation either by check, or
credit card.
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