Executives of DANA (The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement) met with Wilmington officials over concerns that its members could face PILOTS in the future. PILOTS is short for payment in lieu of taxes.
In his blog, DANA Vice President John Banker noted that new Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams had mentioned the possibility as a possible revenue source.
Baker said DANA came away from the meeting believing that nothing is in the works for the 2013-2014 budget.
As Baker noted, cities and non profits are in the same situation. Imposing any fees would hurt efforts to deal with poverty, crime and other problems.
At the same time (these are not Baker’s thoughts) cities typically end up with large amounts of property exempt from property taxes that require city services. The city does not go away empty-handed, since it gets wage tax revenues.
Wilmington-based DANA has been undergoing a revitalization program after keeping a low profile for a number of years.
Highest accreditation
The Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore organization earned the highest level of accreditation that can be awarded by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) in a recent survey of services. CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accrediting body for health and human services which evaluates the quality, value and optimal outcomes of services.
“Easter Seals is extremely proud to be awarded a three-year accreditation from CARF, based on a rigorous examination of our services for people with disabilities,” said Cynthia Morgan, chair of the Easter Seals Board of Directors. “It is very gratifying to be recognized by the premier accreditor in our service industry. It truly underscores the dedication and commitment that Easter Seals has for improving the quality of life for the people we serve.”
According to the CARF surveyors, Easter Seals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore is seen as a “key organization …that advocates on behalf of children and adults with all types of disabilities for services to meet their needs and facilitate their becoming full members of their communities.”
For more information about Easter Seals, call 1-800-677-3800.
KSI donation
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) received a donation from the Lord Baltimore Lions Club. KSI provides working opportunties for those with disabilities.
Members of the Lord Baltimore Lions Club organize a variety of fund raisers throughout the year so that they can give back to their community. They have supported KSI since the 1980s.
You can donate online by going to the “donate now” tab.
Fund-raiser by MOMS Club
The MOMS Club of Coastal Delaware continues to support the Dakota McLamb Memorial Fund by hosting a “Funds for Friends” event at The Greene Turtle in Lewes, at the Village of Five Points on Tuesday, April 23.
Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Fund. The event will also feature a 50/50 raffle and silent auction with unique items and gift certificates from local restaurants and businesses from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. The fund raises money for medical equipment for newborns.
On Thanksgiving Day 2010, Dakota McLamb was born at Beebe Medical Center with an unanticipated, serious heart defect and died a mere six hours after birth. Months later, the family chose to turn their tragedy into something positive by creating the Dakota McLamb Memorial Fund to honor their son and help other parents and newborns at Beebe Medical Center. The Fund has raised over $30,000 so far. Tax-deductible gifts can also be sent directly to the Dakota McLamb Memorial Fund at Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, 19958. (Please note “Dakota McLamb Memorial Fund” on the check’s memo line).
