Donations

Sharing and Caring Hands is run by volunteers with few paid staff. Mary Jo receives no salary. The center relies solely on donations of time, goods, services and money from the community it serves. We do not accept Federal, State or United Way monies, but rely entirely on donations.

We accept donations of cash, food, clothing, house wares, sheets, towels and of course, your time. We always have a need for personal hygiene items. We gladly accept vehicles, which we actually give to those in need. Sorry, we cannot accept furniture.

Because of our ongoing needs we especially appreciate monthly donations in any amount and are thankful to those who include this ministry in their wills, estates and planned giving. Please contact us on how this may be done.

Sharing and Caring Hands is a certified 501(c)(3) charitable organization – All donations are tax deductible.
Determination Letter from IRS

We now accept and encourage credit card donations made on-line. To donate now, Click here:

If you as an individual, your company, church, foundation, or special group want to help this needed ministry, please contact Mary Jo Copeland at:
 

Sharing and Caring Hands
525 North 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-338-4640
Office Hours
M-Th: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

---

Financial Accountability

All donations to Sharing and Caring Hands are tax deductible. Sharing and Caring Hands is registered with the State of Minnesota. If you have any questions about Sharing and Caring Hands, contact the Attorney General of Minnesota at 651-296-6196. Our annual audit information is available for review and will be furnished upon request. We are proud to indicate that nearly all of the donations we receive go directly to the poor. Since our inception we have had management and fundraising expenses of less than 6% of our total in come.. This high level of financial responsibility and accountability is almost unheard of in the non-profit sector. It is only possible because of the generosity of our community and the untiring efforts of our volunteers. Thank You.

 

Annual Report
Fiscal Year 5/01/06-4/30/07

 

Sharing & Caring Hands helps over 20,000 people each month with food, clothing, shelter, transportation, rent, furniture, shoes, eyeglasses, medical, dental and numerous other needs. Your ongoing support helps make all these services possible.
 
Fiscal Year Expenses
 
SUPPORT & REVENUE:
  Contributions $4,618,291
  In-kind Contributions $954,205
  Interest and Dividend Income $108,587
  Total Support & Revenue $5,681,028
 
EXPENSES:
  Program services $5,372,727
  Management & general $113,516
  Fundraising $265,101
  Total Expenses $5,751,394
 
  Change in Net Assets $70,262
 
Net Assets - Beginning of Year $18,102,262
Net Assets - End of Year $18,074,656

93% of all of the money spent goes to the needs of the poor, and only 7% is used for management and fundraising.
 
 
 
Your Generosity continues to ensure that Sharing & Caring Hands will be able to meet the needs of the poor. Sharing & Caring Hands charges no fees and receives no Government or United Ways funds. We rely solely on your donations to fund this unique community outreach to people in need. I like to think of Sharing & Caring Hands as your personal outreach to the poor and the homeless. Again this year, God has blessed this outreach by providing the support needed to meet the ever-increasing needs. May God bless you all.
 
Thank you for your support. During the current tough economic times, the number of people and their needs increase, please continue your generous giving to meet the needs of the children, the poor and the homeless.