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Employee Scholarship Winners Celebrated!

Five employee scholarship winners were celebrated recently at CLC’s Eagle Point Support Office. Following a delicious breakfast, recipients had the opportunity to share a bit about their educational journeys and how the Employee Scholarship Fund helped them reach new career goals. One of the scholarship recipients, Holly Creek caregiver Frank Asiedu, shared details of his nearly six-year …

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Pomp and Circumstance

Surrounded by friends and family, Frank Asiedu marked the end of nearly a six-year journey last month as he proudly received his Bachelor of Nursing degree from the University of Colorado. A caregiver in Holly Creek’s Alpine Assisted Living neighborhood, Asiedu’s successful journey to become a registered nurse was made possible, in part, thanks to …

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Tax-wise Philanthropy

Did your 2018 Tax Return have you thinking about ways to ease the pain next year? Appreciated stock can be an excellent option to consider when making a charitable gift to Christian Living Communities because you don’t have to deplete your available cash on hand. Additionally, a gift of appreciated stock offers a tax advantage that …

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Making Dreams Come True

Clermont Park certified nursing assistant Ijeoma Dogo juggles full-time work, three wonderful children and has now added college to her full plate. Thanks in part to the generosity of supporters, Ijeoma, who is pursuing a nursing degree, was one of 11 CLC associates who received tuition assistance through the Employee Scholarship program last year. In total, …

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Required Minimum Distributions – A Creative Option

Not familiar with this term? Your required minimum distribution (RMD) is the minimum amount you must withdraw from your retirement account each year. You generally have to start taking withdrawals from your IRA, SEP IRA, SIMPLE IRA, or retirement plan account when you reach age 70½. For some, these mandatory disbursements are a key part of retirement …

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A Helpful Option

When we think of making a charitable gift, our checkbook is often the first thing that we take out. There are other options, of course. If you’ve reached age 70 1/2 or older, your IRA might be a new source for your philanthropic gifts. By using a Qualified Charitable Distribution, you can make a gift …

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CLC Gets Cash for Cars!

Did you get new “wheels” for Christmas or did you vow to get a new vehicle this year? Here’s an easy way to dispose of your old car and make a difference in the lives of older adults. Christian Living Communities is partnering with Cars Helping Charities, also a Colorado non-profit, to make it convenient and …

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