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    16Jul, 2019
    Carey Services has NAP Tax Credits Available

    The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has again awarded Carey Services Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits to sell to donors. Donors can being officially taking advantage of the new round of credits on July 1.

    Individuals and businesses who donate to Carey Services through NAP are able to take a tax credit on their Indiana state income tax return for 50 percent of the amount of the donation and reduce their tax liability to the state. Donors also are able to claim the donation on their federal tax returns. A minimum $100 donation must be made to be eligible for a tax credit.

    Carey Services will use the donations received through NAP to help maintain the Pleasant Square and Pleasant Woods apartment complexes that are part of our Marion campus. The complexes are part of the agency’s affordable housing initiative, and each include five units with two duplex-style apartments. Some NAP proceeds also might be used for planning and site work for a future phase three on adjacent property.

    For more information on NAP credits, call Carey Services at (765) 668-8961, extension, 111, and ask for April Scott, business office and event coordinator, or send her an email at ascott@careyservices.com. You also can ask for Greg Maynard, director of fund development, at extension 124 or send him an email at gmaynard@careyservices.com.

    26Jun, 2019
    2019 Duck Race Splashing Success

    Carey Services’ 2019 Duck Race dodged the fowl weather and was a splashing success.

    The race raised more than $30,000, which will be used to meet unexpected or unbudgeted needs for the individuals we serve.

    The prize winners (and winning ticket numbers) for the race were:

    1st  – Peerless Printing (963) — $1,000

    2nd – LaRea Slater (1020) — $500

    3rd – Jayne Clark (633) — $300

    4th – Agricor (1771) — $200

    5th – Vicki Maynard  (1659) — $100

    6th – Tim George (162) – Indianapolis Indians tickets

    7th – Dave’s Excavating (1230) – Honeywell Center concert tickets

    8th – Peerless Printing (941) – Splash House passes

    Thank you to all of the race sponsors and ticket purchasers for supporting Carey Services.

    13Feb, 2019
    Giant Bistro Fundraiser Feb. 15

    We will have our second Giant Bistro Dine to Donate event of the winter on Friday, where you can a great meal, help Carey Services and support a great Marion High School program at the same time.

    Have a meal at the Giant Bistro, which is a culinary training program of the Marion Regional Career Center, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday and Carey Services will receive 10 percent of the profits. No coupons are needed. The bistro is at 2215 S. Western Avenue.

    Thank you to everyone who supported the first event last month, and we hope to see you on Friday.

    10Jan, 2019
    Rescheduled Giant Bistro Fundraiser Jan. 16

    We have a new date for the postponed Giant Bistro Dine to Donate event, where you can a great meal, help Carey Services and support a great Marion High school program all at the same time.

    The new date is Jan. 16. Have a meal at the Giant Bistro, which is a culinary training program of the Marion Regional Career Center, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day and Carey Services will receive 10 percent of the profits. No coupons are needed. The bistro is at 2215 S. Western Avenue.

    For future planning, the bistro also is offering Carey Services a second dine to donate event, which will likely be in mid-February. Thank you for supporting the agency; enjoy your meal!

    7Nov, 2018
    Giant Bistro Dine to Donate Fundraiser Nov. 14

    How would you like to have a great meal, help Carey Services and support a great Marion High School program all at the same time?

    Well, here’s your chance. Have a meal at the Giant BIstro, which is a culinary training program of the Marion Regional Career Center, between 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 and Carey Services will receive 10 percent of the profits.

    The bistro is at 2215 S. Western Ave.

    6Nov, 2018
    #GivingTuesday Donations to be Matched

    AWS Foundation is generously offering to support disability services in northeast Indiana on #GivingTuesday 2018. New gifts, and increased gifts, to Carey Services will be matched dollar for dollar only on #GivingTuesday. Stay tuned for more information on how to give to Carey Services on November 27 and see your donation have even greater impact for the individuals we serve.

    29Oct, 2018
    Amazon purchase can help Carey Services

    Did you know your Amazon purchases can result in 10 times the donation amount to Carey Services? The AmazonSmile program lets you designate a favorite charity, where a percentage of your purchase price gets donated.

    For the next 5 days, Amazon is increasing its donation by 10 times for each smile.amazon.com purchase.

    Get started on your holiday shopping early, and increase the impact that donation will have for Carey Services by going to smile.amazon.com and selecting Carey Services as your charity. Amazon takes care of the rest.

    We appreciate your support!

    28Jun, 2018
    NAP Credits Available July 1

    The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has again awarded Carey Services Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits to sell to donors. Donors can being officially taking advantage of the new round of credits on July 1.

    Individuals and businesses who donate to Carey Services through NAP are able to take a tax credit on their Indiana state income tax return for 50 percent of the amount of the donation and reduce their tax liability to the state. Donors also are able to claim the donation on their federal tax returns. A minimum $100 donation must be made to be eligible for a tax credit.

    Carey Services will use the donations received through NAP to help defray construction costs at the Pleasant Square apartment complex being built as part of our Marion campus. The complex is a second phase of the agency’s affordable housing initiative that began with the Pleasant Woods complex and will include five units that each will have two duplex-style apartments. It is scheduled to be completed in November.

    For more information on NAP credits, call Carey Services at (765) 668-8961, extension, 111, and ask for April Scott, or send her an email at ascott@careyservices.com.

    25Jun, 2018
    12th Annual Duck Race Huge Success

    Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2018 Carey Services Duck Race a huge success. Your part in creating opportunities for the individuals we serve is much appreciated.

    The prize winners were:
    First Place ($1,000) — Grant Memorial Park
    Second Place ($500) — Innovative Packaging
    Third Place ($300) — Leap Managed IT
    Fourth Place ($200) — Dawn Brown
    Fifth Place — ($100) — Ruth Masiongale
    Sixth Place (Arbor Trace golf package) – Lois Watkins
    Seventh Place (Arbor Trace golf package) – Cory Johnson
    Eighth Place (Kings Island tickets) – Leap Managed IT
    Ninth Place (Celtic Thunder tickets/Pro Prints gift certificate) – Lara Clark
    Tenth Place (Taylor University football season passes) – Lora Davison

    4May, 2018
    Help Us Win $10,000 in Online Scavenger Hunt

    Carey Services has an opportunity to win $10,000 to help us continue to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve! We need your help!

    We appreciate the financial support of foundations like the AWS Foundation (they helped fund our Creative Hearts Art Studio). Please go to www.AWSFoundation.org today and play their scavenger hunt game. Once you have completed the game, please cast a vote for Carey Services, Inc. It’s that easy (Ok, it takes a little time to find all 10 of the great principles of serving people with disabilities, but it is fun, and you can learn a lot about the great things the AWS Foundation does!). You only get one vote per device. Please share this with your friends to give Carey Services the best chance to win. The game ends May 31. Thank you.

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