Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

For the last 107 years, Holy Trinity Parish has stood as a beacon of faith, hope, and love in the Kanawha Valley. Our church has served as a place to worship as we celebrate the sacraments and grow closer to Christ. Today, I write to you with a heartfelt appeal to help us preserve our sacred home that continues to nurture our spiritual journey.

Our church roof is in urgent need of repair. After careful inspection by professionals, it has become clear that immediate action is necessary to protect our church from further damage. The estimated cost of this critical project is $400,000 which, while a significant sum, I believe we can raise together as a community united in faith and mission.

As part of our campaign, Protecting What Is Holy, I ask every parishioner to prayerfully consider how they might contribute to this important effort. Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal. Together, we can ensure that Holy Trinity Parish remains a safe and inspiring place for generations to come.

Thank you for your generous spirit and unwavering commitment to our parish family. May God bless you abundantly as we join hands to protect what is holy.

In Christ’s love,

Rev John Chapin Engler, Jr.
Pastor, Holy Trinity Parish

Consider one of the following tax-smart options to help you give as God is leading you and to honor your giving commitments without lessening your cash:

1. Give Appreciated Securities

Appreciated securities are those that have been held for more than one year – such as stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (EFTs), and mutual funds. Gifts of appreciated securities may be deducted at full market value. You can save on capital gains taxes while providing a contribution to your parish, school, Diocese or other charity. Note: Stocks must be transferred to us before being sold to receive tax benefits.

2. Give from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

A donor-advised fund is a philanthropic giving vehicle that allows individuals to donate assets to their charity of choice today, and receive a tax deduction now, while maintaining discretion about when the assets will be granted to charity.

It is easy to make a gift through a DAF. First, you make a gift of cash of other assets to your DAF (you may get a potential tax deduction at the time of your gift). Then, you recommend grants from your DAF to support your favorite causes and charities.

3. Give a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or IRA Charitable Rollover Gift

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), also known as an “IRA Charitable Rollover Gift” is money that you, as the donor, can transfer directly from your traditional IRA account to any 501(c)3 charity. This is one of the most tax efficient ways for donors 70 ½ years of age and older to make charitable gifts, because it lowers a donor’s taxable income. And, if you are 72 years of age or older, you don’t need the money from your IRA just yet, and you don’t want to pay more in taxes, donating your RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) is a great option.