Month: March 2014

10 Myths About Tax Credits

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry

Tax season is soon upon us!

One of the things many of us don't know but should, is that Canada is one of the best places in the world to donate to charity when it comes to tax credits. Did you know you can claim up to 75% of your net income as charitable donations (of course with your Official Tax Receipts!), benefiting your tax return? Crazy hey? There aren't a whole lot of us who fit in that category, but the message is clear: Canadians who give reap the rewards! Continue reading "10 Myths About Tax Credits" →

Be An Angel – Donate a Car

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Car"We only get so many trips around the sun." I heard those words in a recent hit song and it stopped me in my tracks. It's so easy to get caught up in the angst of everyday life – the busyness, the stress, the responsibilities. Why do we allow all the crazy? When it's all said and done so much of it isn't very meaningful anyway. Here at DAC, we know that something as material as your ol' car can make one of those trips around the sun meaningful indeed! Continue reading "Be An Angel – Donate a Car" →

Birds of a Feather

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference

Calgary Birds Lost in a House Fire

Birds It is with sad hearts that we share in the recent news of one of our receiving charities here in Calgary.  On Saturday, March 15, 2014, the home that houses Birdline Canada Ltd. (the Lawrence Family home), experienced a devastating fire. The family is safe, however, more than two dozen birds did not survive the smoke inhalation that they suffered from the fire.  Continue reading "Birds of a Feather" →

It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Recycle Your RideI have said for a couple of years that I don't know what I'll do when I have to let go of my beloved car. I still don't. It was involved in a hit & run last week and I just found out it's a total loss. I'm now face-to-face with what the words "recycle your ride" really mean on a personal level! Continue reading "It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires" →

One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Making a Difference, You and Your Health
juvenile diabetes research foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is all about research in action! JDRF engages families living with Type 1 Diabetes by providing support in multiple ways. They are engaged in medical research and application. Wellness instruction and lifestyle management are keys to their care. Continue reading "One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes" →

Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Are you ready to make a wish? Winter has really shown all of her stripes this season! She has blanketed our country with snow, more snow, even more snow, ridiculous amounts of snow! And for good measure? Ice rain, hail, and even snow-thunder and frost quakes in some areas!  Can you find the car hidden in the photo? A photo like this one came to us from Mr. Tonnelly, one of our generous Ontario donors!make a wish foundation Continue reading "Make a Wish Foundation: Winter Donor Warms Hearts" →