The Season for Giving Thanks  | | Amanda Heckman
Editorial Director | When it comes to giving thanks and helping others, we often give to causes we feel most passionate about. These charities are sometimes found in our own backyard... or in faraway lands. There's never scarcity when it comes to places and people in dire need. And yes, I think we can agree that giving feels good, for ourselves personally and for our businesses. (Plus, we can get a good tax deduction to boot!) But we want to be careful and confident that our donations are going to programs that are run effectively - serving the people we want to support. Well, look no further... I urge you to consider supporting the highly professional and dedicated team of The Roberto Clemente Health Clinic. This small nonprofit health center is located in a rural area of Nicaragua, the second-poorest country in the Americas. The clinic was founded by Manward's great friend Julia Guth in 2004. I've personally visited the clinic and have seen firsthand the incredible value it provides the community. Without this team of 26 doctors, nurses and program staff, tens of thousands of people would go without medicines, clean water, and nutritional support. The Clinic is open 24/7. It has the only off-road ambulance in the region, providing emergency stabilization and transportation to hospitals. The team's outreach program reaches remote villages on flooded roads, delivering medicines and providing examinations. The Clinic's team even teaches families how to grow their own organic food. And it does so on a very small budget. This team has to be highly resourceful with what little support it receives. There are no large grants. Instead, the Clinic is supported mostly by individual donations. So your dollars will go tremendously far here. And the Clinic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donation is tax-deductible. Julia recently wrote a white paper that outlines everything you need to know about charitable giving and she asked that we give it to our readers. You can access her whitepaper, "Top 10 Charitable Giving Strategies for Modern Times," HERE. The Clinic team operates its budget with professionalism and accountability, led by several highly experienced and talented individuals, which you can learn more about by going here. Right now, the communities around the Clinic are facing unprecedented flooding. Families are unable to access schools, healthcare, or even clean water for days and weeks at a time. Even more concerning, the makeshift houses in some of the most rural areas are at risk of being swept away. The clinic needs our help now more than ever. I hope you'll consider looking into the wonderful services the clinic provides to the community and helping to support it. Every little bit helps. Good health is our most precious asset... and with your help, the citizens of Nicaragua can have a better life. Sincerely, Amanda | 
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