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Tax Implications:</strong> As with any retirement plan and charitable giving strategy, it’s essential to consult with a tax advisor or financial professional to understand the specific tax implications and benefits of making QCDs from SIMPLE and SEP IRAs. They can help ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements and navigate the rules effectively.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">2. RMD Requirements:</strong> While QCDs from both SIMPLE IRAs and SEP IRAs can be used to satisfy Required Minimum Distributions, it’s essential to be aware of the rules surrounding RMDs for each type of IRA, as they may differ.":1,"#When QCDs are made from a SEP IRA, <strong ljsid-1=\"\">the distribution amount is excluded from the IRA owner’s taxable income</strong>, offering a tax-efficient way to support charitable causes.":1,"#Contributions to the SEP IRA are made solely by the employer and are tax-deductible. The maximum amount an employer may contribute (in 2025) is 25% of the employee’s compensation or $70,000, whichever is less.":1,"#A SEP IRA is a retirement plan primarily suited for self-employed individuals and small business owners.":1,"#SEP IRA & QCDs":1,"#When you make a QCD from a SIMPLE IRA, the distribution is not counted as taxable income, offering potential tax benefits for those who wish to support charitable causes directly from their retirement savings.":1,"#• Have participated in the SIMPLE IRA for at least two years":1,"#• Meet the age requirement of 70½ or older":1,"#As mentioned earlier, the maximum QCD amount allowed in 2025 <strong ljsid-1=\"\">is $108,000 annually per taxpayer.</strong>":1,"#Employees can contribute up to $16,500 (in 2025), or $20,000 if they are 50 or older.":1,"#As an employee, you can contribute a portion of your salary to the SIMPLE IRA on a pretax basis, and your employer will also make contributions.":1,"#SIMPLE IRA & QCDs":1,"#SIMPLE & SEP IRAs":1,"#• <a ljsid-1=\"\">2025 rules and limits for QCDs</a>":1,"#the age at which you must start taking required minimum distributions is 73.":1,"#Under the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, if you were born between 1950 and 1959,":1,"#The maximum annual QCD amount <strong ljsid-1=\"\">is subject to inflation adjustments</strong>. Always check the updated figures for the current tax year to ensure compliance.":1,"#you must be 70½ or older":1,"#To qualify for a QCD,":1,"#As tax laws evolve, staying informed about the latest regulations is vital. <strong ljsid-1=\"\">Here are some key rules governing Qualified Charitable Distributions in 2025:</strong>":1,"#• <a ljsid-1=\"\">Benefits of making charitable donations from your IRA through a QCD</a>":1,"#Qualified Charitable Distribution 2025 Rules":1,"#• Making regular charitable donations":1,"#If you have a 401(k) plan and wish to make a charitable contribution, <strong ljsid-1=\"\">you would need to explore other options, such as:</strong>":1,"#QCDs can only be made from Individual Retirement Accounts. Specifically, QCDs are available to IRA owners who are age 70½ or older.":1,"#No, you cannot use your 401(k) or 403(b) to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution.":1,"#Can I Make a QCD From My 401(k) or 403(b)?":1,"#Note: A QCD cannot go to a <a ljsid-1=\"\">Donor-Advised Fund</a>, Private Foundation, or Supporting Organization.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Also, you can make a one-time election for up to $54,000 in 2025</strong> and have your QCD go into a split-interest gift such as a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT), Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust (CRAT), or <a ljsid-2=\"\">Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)</a>.":1,"#• <a ljsid-1=\"\">QCD reporting procedures</a>":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">Notably, the maximum QCD amount allowed per taxpayer in 2025 is $108,000.</strong> For married couples with both spouses having IRAs, <strong ljsid-2=\"\">a combined donation of up to $216,000 is possible.</strong>":1,"#Generally, RMDs must commence <strong ljsid-1=\"\">when an account owner turns 7</strong>3, according to the current tax rules under the <a ljsid-3=\"\">Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act</a>.":1,"#An RMD is the minimum amount of money that an individual with a tax-deferred retirement account, such as a traditional IRA, 401(k), or 403(b), must withdraw from their account each year once they reach a certain age.":1,"#One of the most significant benefits of QCDs is <strong ljsid-1=\"\">their direct connection to your IRA.</strong>":1,"#• <a ljsid-1=\"\">How QCDs work</a>":1,"#In this comprehensive guide*, we will delve into everything you need to know about a Qualified Charitable Distribution, including:":1,"#When filing your federal income tax return, report the total amount of the QCD on <a ljsid-1=\"\">Form 1040</a>. <strong ljsid-3=\"\">Make sure to designate the distribution as a QCD to have it excluded from your taxable income.</strong>":1,"#QCDs must be made directly to the charity by the trustee of the IRA. <strong ljsid-1=\"\">An IRA distribution, such as an electronic payment made directly to the IRA owner, does not count as a QCD</strong>. Likewise, a check made payable to the IRA owner is not a QCD.":1,"#Start by obtaining <a ljsid-1=\"\">IRS Form 1099-R</a> from your IRA custodian. This form will show the total distribution amount, <strong ljsid-3=\"\">including any QCDs made during the tax year</strong>.":1,"#Reporting your QCD correctly <strong ljsid-1=\"\">is crucial to ensure you reap the tax benefits it offers</strong>. When you make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA, the distribution is excluded from your taxable income.":1,"#How To Report a Qualified Charitable Distribution":1,"#In this guide, we will delve into Qualified Charitable Distributions, including how they work, and 2025 rules and limits.":1,"#A QCD is a powerful strategy that allows you to support your favorite charities directly from your <strong ljsid-1=\"\">Individual Retirement Account (IRA)</strong>. To qualify for a QCD, <strong ljsid-3=\"\">you must be age 70½ or older</strong>, making it an ideal option for retirees seeking meaningful ways to give back while reducing taxable income.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">LES CAYES, HAITI — </strong>According to the United Nations, an estimated 1.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. The death toll has risen to more than 1,000 people. In Les Cayes, it is estimated that more than 90 percent of the buildings were destroyed or highly damaged.":1,"#October 11, 2016 | 4:30 p.m.":1,"#We have also served more than 13,000 people in the U.S. covering all four states that were affected by the storm: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. More than a dozen truckloads have been delivered to the affected areas so far.":1,"#Our response continues in Haiti and the U.S. following Hurricane Matthew as we provide hope to families in need. We have distributed nearly 2 million meals in Haiti and have sent more than 14 million more from our World Distribution Center to arrive in the coming days.":1,"#October 14, 2016 | 9:30 a.m.":1,"#More than a week after Hurricane Matthew tore through Haiti, the need for food and clean water is still a major concern.":1,"#Hurricane Matthew Update":1,"#Thanks to our partners, nearly 12 million meals were loaded and shipped to children and families in need. Our in-country partners are now looking to transition into recovery mode to help get people back on their feet. Convoy of Hope will continue to work with partners until communities receive the hope they need following the hurricane.":1,"#Convoy of Hope has staff on the ground and supplies pre-positioned to assist residents following Hurricane Matthew.":1,"#Convoy of Hope Responds to Hurricane Matthew | Convoy of Hope":1,"#BNSF Railway":1,"#Hurricane Matthew":1,"#In anticipation of the hurricane, we have been working with our in-country staff and partners to pre-position supplies across the country that will be available for immediate distribution following the storm. It is only because of your faithful giving that we can respond swiftly during times of need.":1,"#We received a transportation and logistics donation from BNSF Railway to get 45 containers of product to Haiti through our partnership with Mission of Hope. Our Supply Chain team worked tirelessly to coordinate with several shipping and transportation entities to get the containers out in 36 hours.":1,"#Convoy of Hope has worked in Haiti since 2007 when we began feeding children there. Today, the nation is in peril as Hurricane Matthew — a Category 4 storm — hit the western side of the country. Our objective is to protect and care for the children in our programs and provide supplies to those who are affected by Matthew.":1,"#October 4, 2016 | 9 a.m.":1,"#As one of Convoy of Hope’s focus countries, our main priority is working with the children and families we serve to ensure their safety and needs are met in the coming days.":1,"#Downed trees, flooding, and winds caused limited access into some of the hardest-hit areas. However, with the supplies Convoy of Hope pre-positioned before Matthew made landfall, storm survivors will receive much-needed help and hope. We have in-country staff working with local partners and multiple containers scheduled to deploy to the affected areas.":1,"#Among the 10 million people living in Haiti, some 60,000 still live in makeshift camps following the devastating earthquake in 2010. Many homes in Matthew’s path were severely damaged, making shelter a main concern. An estimated 350,000 people have been affected.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">LES CAYES, HAITI</strong> — Hurricane Matthew pummeled Haiti on Tuesday with 145 mph winds, heavy rain, and storm surge. The Category 4 storm hit Haiti — the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere — causing widespread damage with the southern port city of Les Cayes taking the brunt of the impact.":1,"#October 5, 2016 | 10 a.m.":1,"#They will take a load of food, water, and hygiene kits that can be distributed as needed. As always, our goal is to be among the first on the scene to help survivors quickly and efficiently. Similar to our responses for Katrina and Sandy, pre-positioning our teams and supplies enables us to do just that.":1,"#Hurricane Matthew also tore through the island nation to the northwest of Haiti, leaving mass destruction. We are working with partners on the ground to see what assistance they will need in the coming days. A response team deploys later today for Florida to pre-position supplies as the Eastern seaboard braces for impact.":1,"#As Haiti reels from the devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew, our team on the ground continues to work with local partners to distribute supplies to children and families in need. Because we pre-positioned supplies, we began distributions immediately after the storm. We have an international response team en route to Haiti to join our Haitian staff to best meet the needs of storm survivors.":1,"#More than a week after Hurricane Matthew tore through Haiti, the need for food and clean water is still a major concern. Access to communities and villages that were hardest hit remain blocked.":1,"#October 6, 2016 | 11 a.m.":1,"#As the death toll in Haiti rises to more than 800, we are praying for those who have lost loved ones. We will continue to bring help and hope to survivors of the storm.":1,"#October 7, 2016 | 7 p.m.":1,"#Our team that was pre-positioned in Florida prior to Hurricane Matthew worked with local partners in the area immediately after the storm passed to distribute food, water, and supplies to affected residents. We are also working with partners in South Carolina to distribute supplies to families in need.":1,"#Our response to Hurricane Matthew continues in Haiti and the U.S. as the death toll rises and flooding continues. More than 1 million meals have been distributed in Haiti and we have shipped more than 150,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies from our World Distribution Center that will arrive in the coming days.":1,"#October 9, 2016 | 12 p.m.":1,"#Disaster Services has delivered food, water, cleaning supplies, and hygiene kits in Lumberton, North Carolina for distributions today. A load of supplies is en route to New Bern, North Carolina and multiple loads to the state through various partners. More than 61,000 pounds of supplies have been delivered to communities in the U.S. reeling from Hurricane Matthew. We will continue to work with local partners in the coming days to provide hope to families in need.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">LUMBERTON, NC</strong> — Our Disaster Services team arrived in Haiti yesterday to join the ongoing work of in-country staff and partners. Distributions will continue to some of the country’s hardest hit areas this week. More than 3 million meals have been shipped to Haiti from our World Distribution Center.":1,"#October 11, 2016 | 10:45 a.m.":1,"#Cholera is also a major concern as natural water sources have been contaminated by stormwater and sewage overflow. Convoy of Hope will continue to do what we can to assist children and families in need as they recover from the storm.":1,"#October 18, 2016 | 3:45 p.m.":1,"#By clicking Donate, you authorize Convoy of Hope to charge you $15.00 on the 17th of each month until you cancel. You may adjust your gift at any time.":1,"#Keep my one-time $60.00 gift":1,"#The challenge is over, but many children and families here in the U.S. and around the world are still facing hunger and hardship. Your gift today will provide food, opportunity, and dignity to people in need.":1,"#“My husband supports us the best he can,” says Tonya. “But it’s challenging and very hard sometimes. Sometimes the kids go without things like decent shoes and that’s sad for me. And sometimes my husband and I don’t even get to eat because we don’t have enough food.”":1,"#Tonya describes herself as a supermom that stays at home to take care of her kids. Her husband works, but she says times are still thought.":1,"#“Is this really happening?” says Tonya, watching her kids pick out their shoes. “When I walked in here and they said everything is free, I said, ‘Are you sure this is real?’”":1,"#“I want these!” squeals her daughter, also named Tonya, as she points to a pair of pink and purple sneakers.":1,"#Tonya’s five children each received new shoes at the first Convoy of Hope Community Event in Bay Point, California.":1,"#When they make their way to the front of the shoe line, her girls scream with delight at the many colorful choices they have for new shoes.":1,"#Convoy of Hope kicks off it's community outreach season by serving more than 3,400 guests of honor in Bay Point, Calif.":1,"#2014 Community Event Season Begins | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Outreach-Blog2":1,"#“Stay over here,” she tells them. “You’re about to get new shoes!”":1,"#Medical Partners":1,"#Community Partners":1,"#NBCF Guests Served":1,"#Plum Organics Product Distributed":1,"#Bay Point by the Numbers":1,"#As a recovered meth addict, Randy says his love for life and his grandchildren are keeping him clean. “It’s also events like this where humanity shines through that keeps me going,” he says. “God bless everyone who made this happen. This is so much more than I expected — it’s people getting together to help others without expecting something back.”":1,"#“Come to find out, the older you get, the harder it is to find a job,” he says with a chuckle. “I never thought about that until it happened to me.”":1,"#Over the last few years Randy and his wife have relied on good friends and food stamps to put food on the table. He says the job market has been his biggest challenge.":1,"#Tonya and her family are among the more than 3,400 guests of honor at Convoy of Hope’s first Community Event of 2014 in Bay Point, California. In a line of hundreds of people waiting to get their kids fitted for new shoes, Tonya is keeping her five kids in check and in line.":1,"#“I had everything,” he says. “I had a steady income, life insurance, a 401(k), health insurance — and now it’s all gone.”":1,"#Randy says he’s had a rough few years in the job market. He used to have a full time career working on boats but a few years ago, he was laid off and has struggled financially ever since.":1,"#“This is remarkable,” he says. “I’ve gone to the dentist for the first time in probably 20 years. I never expected this. I didn’t expect such a large-scale event to help others.”":1,"#Randy’s exuberant proclamation elicits a few stares and a number of returned smiles from guests of honor and volunteers.":1,"#“This is a great day!” he shouts for everyone to hear. “I’m blown away!”":1,"#Just a few tents over from where Tonya and her family are getting new shoes, Randy, 56, walks out of a tent after receiving a free dental exam with a giant smile on his face.":1,"#—Tonya, Guest of Honor from Bay Point, California":1,"#‘Is this really happening? When I walked in here and they said everything is free, I said, ‘Are you sure this is real?’’":1,"#“I’m still in shock that this is happening to my family today,” she says. “If I could afford it I would donate to something like this so I’m very thankful to everyone who made this happen. It’s incredible.”":1,"#Tonya says this day has given her a brand new outlook on life.":1,"#UNICEF Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Each time a young refugee girl can receive a daily meal at school, Convoy has succeeded at the pursuit of social justice. Amenia’s access to school will not only provide her with education and nutritious meals from Convoy of Hope, it will also provide her the right to development — and through that, the right to human dignity.":1,"#As a refugee, Amenia will face barriers throughout her life that will attempt to limit her development and access to rights. When Amenia attends school in a couple years, a small barrier will be removed, allowing an advance in social justice for young refugee girls. Convoy of Hope believes that gender equality and upholding the rights of refugees and migrants are crucial fundamental aspects of our programming.":1,"#Around the world and in the United States, barriers exist for people because of their gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, or disability.":1,"#Amenia, 3, knows that when she grows older, she will have the right to attend school and receive a daily meal through Convoy of Hope — just like her sisters.":1,"#Amenia, a refugee, will face barriers throughout her life that will attempt to limit her development and access to rights.":1,"#Justice for Amenia | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Migrants":1,"#Convoy of Hope and its partners have been providing food for 256 Haitian children in this school for two years.":1,"#Jacque lives in poverty with his mother and three siblings. His mother doesn’t work, so food is scarce at home. “I feel bad to not have food at home,” he says. “I sometimes ask the neighbor for food, or I come here where I can eat.”":1,"#“Jacque has no guarantee there is food at home, so he comes here,” says Baltazar, who runs the school. “It’s a blessing he can come here.”":1,"#Jacque frequently comes to the school on days he doesn’t have class just so he can get a nutritious meal provided by Convoy of Hope and its partners.":1,"#Story of One: Jacque | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Jacque has just shown up at his school outside of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, but he isn’t here to learn today. “I’m here to eat,” he says.":1,"#“We’re not just bringing food — we’re bringing hope.” 🏀❤️ \n\nConvoy of Hope partnered with local faith leaders and NBA Chaplains to provide food to thousands of residents across LA, including many at local schools, around NBA All-Star weekend.\n\nThank you to each person who made this possible! \n\n#nbaallstar #bekind #neighborshelpingneighbors":1,"#“We’re not just bringing food — we’re bringing hop":1,"#Lebanon is facing simultaneous financial, economic, and political crises that have contributed to deteriorating living conditions.":1,"#Lebanon Snapshot: Economic Crisis | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Snapshot of Lebanon":1,"#Click the link below to read Convoy of Hope’s special report on Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis.":1,"#Regardless of what dominates headlines, Convoy continues to offer long-term relief in many disaster areas. Resources flow in and out to those in dire situations on a daily basis. Thank you for partnering with us. To support our disaster responses, click <a ljsid-1=\"\">here</a>.":1,"#“The needs and opportunities in Ceuta are great. After the distribution, the [Convoy] team began to brainstorm ways to continue to assist with empowerment initiatives,” said a partner.":1,"#— In Ceuta, Spain, the ongoing crisis has people living in survival mode. Local team members conducted distributions in two separate locations. The majority of the refugees served were men and boys between the ages of 10 to 25. Some have been in Ceuta as long as four years, while others have only been there for a month.":1,"#“I would like to thank you for helping hundreds of families with food supplies here,” said a Convoy of Hope field partner. “This will be a great help for our community leaders and people who are the most needy.”":1,"#— Also known as Choi-Wan, this storm made landfall on the island of Samar in the Philippines on June 1. Hundreds of families who were in crisis now have bags of groceries thanks to Convoy of Hope and the organization’s in-country partners.":1,"#Tropical Storm Dante":1,"#Here are just a few of the active responses Convoy of Hope is a part of.":1,"#Convoy of Hope continues to respond with food, water, and necessary supplies to people impacted by disasters around the world.":1,"#Not Forgotten: Responding to Disasters Worldwide | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Cyclone Tauktae":1,"#Every day can feel like it contains a year’s worth of news. And though certain disasters might not be in the headlines anymore, hundreds of thousands of people are still living in the aftermath. Through your generosity, Convoy of Hope continues to respond with food, water, and necessary supplies to people impacted by great loss. You are making a lasting difference.":1,"#You searched for solicitar | Convoy of Hope":1,"#0 results for “solicitar”":1,"#WAGF | Formulario de solicitud":1,"#Missouri Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Convoy of Hope trains and equips farmers around the world to grow more food. The most sustainable solutions to hunger are always homegrown.":1,"#Sustainable Solutions Are Homegrown | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Hurricane Dorian Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#All Stories | Page 10 of 110 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#All Stories | Page 9 of 110 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#All Stories | Page 8 of 110 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#All Stories | Page 7 of 110 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#All Stories | Page 6 of 110 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Ciudad de Washington":1,"#De Delaware":1,"#Convoy Nation Archives | Page 3 of 4 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Hope in Action in Turkana, Kenya 🌍 Drought and foo":1,"#Sri Lanka Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Please enter a valid email address":1,"#Last Name is required":1,"#First Name is required":1,"#Cyclone Gabrielle Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Cyclone Gabrielle":1,"#Genuine Replacement Parts Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Genuine Replacement Parts":1,"#September 3, 2021 | 11:45 p.m.":1,"#Convoy has already helped nearly 11,000 people living in the Northeast who were affected by the massive flooding. Convoy continues to operate in Louisiana, Mississippi, and other states that are still recovering in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.":1,"#Residents of Valhalla, New York, dispose of household belongings ruined by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">“</strong>One of our campus connections, Pastor Jim, lives in Mamaroneck. And he was like, ‘Man, the day after the flood, you could just drive through and just see water up to people’s doors.’ A lot of people that he knows personally are only able to live in one or two rooms of their home because the rest of it is just destroyed, unfortunately,” Andy said.":1,"#Just outside the doors of his church, homes and lives were devastated.":1,"#Many homes were flooded by the storm that made its way through the Northeast in early September.":1,"#<strong ljsid-0=\"\">“</strong>It’s kind of a sobering feeling, because in New York City a lot of the boroughs were hit really hard — harder than we thought,” said Andy Carver, a pastor at Life Church in New York. “They saw eight to 10 feet of flooding.”":1,"#Convoy of Hope is responding to the devastating storms that struck the Northeastern U.S. causing tornadoes and deadly flooding.":1,"#Convoy Responds to Storms in Northeast US | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Support Convoy of Hope's Disaster Responses":1,"#Ida":1,"#Storms":1,"#To contribute to Convoy’s response to these storms, click <a ljsid-1=\"\">here</a><strong ljsid-2=\"\">.</strong>":1,"#Convoy is responding by sending multiple truckloads of relief supplies to affected areas. As this situation develops, Convoy of Hope will continue serving those in communities across the Eastern U.S. that have been affected by Ida.":1,"#While Hurricane Ida came ashore along the Gulf Coast, residents of many northeastern states experienced the devastating effects of the record-breaking storm.":1,"#A record-breaking 3.15 inches of rain fell in Central Park in one hour, triggering the National Weather Service to declare New York City’s first-ever flash flood emergency. Photos from the scene showed cars almost entirely submerged, subway tunnels filling with water, and downed utility poles blocking roadways.":1,"#“We are in a whole new world now; let’s be blunt about it. We saw a horrifying storm last night — unlike anything we have seen before. And this is a reality we have to face,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said in a <a ljsid-1=\"\">statement</a> Thursday morning.":1,"#The storms have already claimed 19 lives across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.":1,"#Convoy of Hope is responding to the devastating storms that struck the Northeastern U.S. as Ida continued inland, causing tornadoes and deadly flooding.":1,"#September 2, 2021 | 1:15 p.m.":1,"#To contribute to Convoy of Hope, click <a ljsid-1=\"\">here</a>.":1,"#With multiple loads of relief supplies more than 1,000 miles apart, Convoy will continue to serve survivors. Thank you for your support as we serve communities on both coasts in their time of need.":1,"#The National Weather Service calculated that Ida’s second strike brought at least 10 tornadoes as it swept through the Northeast.":1,"#As the process of cleaning up and rebuilding began in parts of New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, President Biden approved disaster declarations for the former two.":1,"#Hurricane Ida’s death toll stands at more than 50 after record-breaking rainfall and devastating tornadoes struck the Northeastern United States. Convoy of Hope will continue to serve both communities in the North and South who found themselves in Ida’s path.":1,"#September 13, 2021 | 11:25 a.m.":1,"#Convoy of Hope continues to serve those affected by storms all over the world — from <a ljsid-1=\"\">Hurricane Florence</a> in the eastern U.S. coast, to <a ljsid-3=\"\">Typhoon Mangkhut</a> in the Philippines. As Convoy responds to these recent storms, teams will remain in Puerto Rico through 2019. There are still needs to be met and work to be done, but there is a rising hope in Puerto Rico.":1,"#Responding to Wildfires in Southern California | Convoy of Hope":1,"#“Our team will work with local partners in the area to aid evacuees,” says Stacy Lamb, U.S. Response Director for Disaster Services. “They will also determine what additional resources are needed in the coming days.”":1,"#Convoy of Hope is responding to wildfires that have wreaked havoc across Southern California. So far, approximately 150,000 acres have burned and the fires continue to spread, affecting tens of thousands of residents. Convoy has a tractor-trailer load of emergency relief supplies that will deploy later today with food, water, and hygiene items.":1,"#December 8, 2017 | 11 a.m.":1,"#The first truckload of supplies arrived in California. Some of the supplies were unloaded at a local church tonight and the additional supplies will be delivered tomorrow.":1,"#December 11, 2017 | 8 p.m.":1,"#More than 26,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies have been distributed in response to the wildfires in Southern California. To date, 1,570 survivors have received assistance. Cities served include Ventura, Santa Paula, Oxnard, Fillmore, Sunland, Tijunga, Ojai, Casitas Springs, and Minor Oak.":1,"#More than 26,000 pounds of emergency relief supplies have been distributed in response to the wildfires in Southern California.":1,"#Keep my one-time $51.80 gift":1,"#Give $10<span ljsid-3=\"\">/mo</span>":1,"#Give $15<span ljsid-3=\"\">/mo</span>":1,"#Instead of a generous one-time gift, would you consider giving a smaller <strong ljsid-3=\"\">monthly gift</strong> throughout the year? In doing so, you’ll join a group of people who are critical to our work — ensuring food, water, and hope gets to people who need it most. You can adjust your giving at any time.":1,"#Click to read Issue 20 of our Hope Quarterly.":1,"#Hope Quarterly Issue 20 | Convoy of Hope":1,"#International Human Rights Day Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#près de 4 adolescentes et jeunes femmes sur 10":1,"#Les recherches":1,"#Hubo un problema con el envío, Por favor, revise los campos a continuación,":1,"#Baraka’s life has been changed because friends like you support Women’s Empowerment. Thank you for continuing to empower women — and their families — all over the world.":1,"#As the youngest person in Convoy’s Agriculture initiative, Baraka’s chicken business is booming! He is passionate about carrying on the good work his mom started, and now he’s providing for his siblings.":1,"#After 37 days of grieving, Baraka realized he needed to turn his mourning into action to honor his mother’s memory. Inspired by her hard work, Baraka decided to take over his mother’s chicken business.":1,"#But one day, she was in a terrible motorbike accident. After two days in the hospital, she passed away. Baraka felt like he had lost the most precious thing in the world.":1,"#When she heard of Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment program, she joined and received training that empowered her to start a chicken business. With her newfound success, Baraka’s mother and her family thrived!":1,"#Convoy of Hope's Women's Empowerment Initiative empowers women all around the world by providing them with the resources and training they need to start their own businesses.":1,"#This Is Baraka's Story | Convoy of Hope":1,"#When Baraka was little, his father passed away, leaving his mother as the sole provider for their family. It was difficult for Baraka’s mother to find work, but she eventually took a job crushing rocks so she could feed her children.":1,"#There are a few simple ways to bypass a will, such as naming beneficiaries. This can be done in retirement accounts, such as an IRA, 401(k), life insurance policy, or an annuity. As long as there is a living beneficiary or contingent beneficiaries, such as a person or charity, it will bypass your will and probate. In addition, transfer on death (TOD) is also an efficient way to title an asset, bank account, or an investment account to effectively name a beneficiary without changing ownership.":1,"#Bonita Valley Church":1,"#Aquaponics":1,"#Alleviating the burden of hunger allows the people of Calajunan to use their hard-earned income on other basic necessities.":1,"#“Every day, I think of the thousands of meals this system will provide for years to come,” Shuck adds.":1,"#The community will be able to produce 7 to 10 times more food in the aquaponics system, compared to growing it in a traditional garden. They plan on harvesting lettuce, tomatoes, bok choy, and tilapia. A portion of the food can also be sold at the corner store to provide income for their families.":1,"#“The waste produced by farmed fish supplies nutrients for the plants to grow hydroponically, which creates both food and clean water for the people in the community,” Shuck says.":1,"#Nate Shuck, U.S.-based worker who spearheaded the project, describes aquaponics as a cross between aquaculture, the raising of fish, and hydroponics — growing plants and vegetables in a soil-free system.":1,"#But when we create sustainable solutions to poverty, we empower people to become self-reliant. For the people of Calajunan, Philippines, we did so through an innovative aquaponics system installed by a Field Teams group from Bonita Valley Church in California.":1,"#Through this aquaponics project, Convoy of Hope can provide hope that sustains in the Philippines.":1,"#Hope That Sustains | Convoy of Hope":1,"#In Ethiopia, 4.2 million people are displaced due to ongoing conflict, 10.2 million face food insecurity, and 55% of children under 5 are malnourished.\n\nFor Gebre, those numbers are personal — he lived them out.\n\nThat reality changed when he joined Convoy of Hope’s Children’s Feeding program, receiving a nutritious meal every school day. Now he studies hard and dreams of becoming a doctor. In Ethiopia, hope can begin with something as simple as a meal.\n\nLearn how you can help impact lives today in our story!":1,"#BLOG_FT_Philippines_IMG_2654":1,"#BLOG_FT_Philippines_IMG_2672":1,"#In Ethiopia, 4.2 million people are displaced due":1,"#Calajunan":1,"#If you were given $1 per day, how would you spend it? For many working class Filipinos, this is a real question they face. Every day, they’re burdened with the challenge of providing enough for their families. Countless hours of backbreaking labor yields enough pesos to rummage a small portion of rice and a couple sardines — hardly enough to feed a family of four.":1,"#Russia Archives | Convoy of Hope":1,"#Please continue to pray for those affected and follow the response here.":1,"#canned goods":1,"#mineral water":1,"#30 boxes of tarp materials":1,"#100 solar lamps":1,"#420 hygiene kits":1},"version":34685}]