Help TIHAN Build a More Informed and Compassionate Community

Dear Friends,

I know you share my concern about AIDS and people living with this disease right here in our community. That's why I hope you'll reach out and make an end-of-year tax-deductible donation to TIHAN in 2008.

This year, TIHAN has provided support services to more than 250 people living with HIV/AIDS, and provided AIDS education and awareness to thousands of people in our community. In support of our work, please make a donation before midnight on December 31, and it will count as a tax-deductible donation for 2008!

We need your help to continue this work ensuring a more informed and educated community and a compassionate community that sees to it that everyone in need receives the care and support they deserve.

As a volunteer-based non-profit organization that does not receive government funds, TIHAN counts on YOUR support in order to continue our programs and services.

In order to make sure your donation counts towards your 2008 tax deductions:

• Checks may be dropped off at the TIHAN office or mailed to us (1011 North Craycroft #301, Tucson, Arizona 85711) with a postmark no later than December 31, 2008, in order to qualify as a donation in the calendar year 2008. Persons making 2008 donations will be included in our Annual Report (unless you request to be anonymous). Checks postmarked AFTER December 31 will also GLADLY be accepted, but will be credited as 2009 contributions.
• Also, for your convenience, the TIHAN office can now accept your donation by credit card (VISA and MasterCard only), or you can click on this link to Donate to TIHAN Online (or go to the TIHAN website www.tihan.org and on the home page, click on the "Donate to TIHAN now" button at the top right-hand side under the candle).
• Also, TIHAN is ready to easily accept donations of shares of stock. Call Executive Director Scott Blades at 299-6647 for information and delivery instructions for your donation of stock. Talk to your financial advisor to determine how this can be beneficial to you and to the people we serve.
• Feel free to drop in or call our office before 4:30pm on Wednesday, December 31 and we'll be happy (very happy!) to process your 2008 donation! Or make your online donation by midnight on December 31.

Remember--any amount will make a difference, and every dollar you give before midnight on December 31 will help us provide care and compassionate support to those living with HIV/AIDS. Please consider giving a tax-deductible donation of $50, $100, $250, or more as part of your year-end giving.

If you need to verify the amount you have contributed to TIHAN so far this year, please call us at 299-6647.

Thanks for making the holidays--and every day--brighter for those we serve... joining hands, opening minds, changing hearts, touching lives, and helping to move us from a world darkened by ignorance, fear, and stigma into a new place lighted by candles of hope and giving and love.

As we end 2008 and look forward to a new year, please know how grateful we are for your gifts. Your contributions of talents, time, treasures, and love make a tremendous difference in the lives of those we serve. Thank you!


Scott Blades
Executive Director
Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN)

P.S. We encourage you to designate your gift "in memory of" or "in honor of" someone who has made an impact on you and your life. (If you wish, we will send notification of your gift to the person you would like us to inform of your contribution.)