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4 Dateline CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVER PROVISION EXTENDED Tax-Free Distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts Can Benefit Hospice On October 3, President Bush signed the $700 billion economic bailout bill, which includes a twoyear extension of the charitable IRA Rollover provision. The original Pension Protection Act of 2006 enacted by United States Congress included charitable giving incentives that are designed to encourage charitable planned gifts and donations. Included in the bill are tax-free distributions from Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA’s) for charitable purposes. The provision provides exclusion for gross income for certain distributions of up to $100,000 from a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, which would otherwise be included as income. To qualify, the charitable distribution must be made to a tax-exempt organization (like Hospice Buffalo) to which a deductible contribution can be made. The provision will be made retroactive to Jan. 1, 2008, and will apply to gifts made from that date through Dec. 31, 2009. The provision exempts from taxable income any funds transferred (“rolled over”) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a charitable organization. The following limitations apply: • The donor must be age 70 1 /2 or older. Continued on page 9. A PLACE OF COMFORT AND CARE CELEBRATES ITS ANNIVERSARY St. John Baptist/ Hospice Buffalo House Celebrating its six month anniversary, the St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House staff wrote a poem reflecting on the patients and families they serve. The unique residence, located at 111 Maple Avenue in Buffalo, is a place of comfort and care for hospice patients unable to remain at home. The home opened in July 2008 and serves the entire community. For more information, call (716) 686-8000. St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House Started with a dream of the late Rev. Bennett W. Smith. Rev. Chapman kept it alive and did not let it go amiss. A place for love and care in the inner city. To fit the need of many. Few people realize the need of such a place. Where people live and die with dignity regardless of race. There’s a myth that you have to be close to the end. However, once a need is met then the care can begin. We would like to meet you and your family. As we count it as a priceless opportunity. St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House A place to care for the ill, so spread the news. We would like to be a help to you. St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House A beautiful place satisfying the eyes and heart. The staff and volunteers all have roles with leading parts. There’s no big I’s nor little U’s. We’re all here with a pure heart to help you. Patients, family and friends also add to the beauty of everything. With the love of God a mission can be accomplished and what seems like impossible achieved. St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House A place of compassion, so spread the news. From poor to rich we’re extending helping hands to you. There is care 24 hours a day. We welcome the opportunity to serve you and your loved one in a special way. Submitted By Staff of St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House Nedda Boone, LPN, Hospice Nurse
MARCH - APRIL Calendar of Events Saturday, March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4, 11 Powerful Tools for Caregiving Classes Great information on taking care of yourself as a caregiver. The class will be held March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 and 11 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at St. John Baptist/Hospice Buffalo House conference room, 111 Maple St., Buffalo. Fee is $25.00. Pre-registration is required. Call 858-2177 or email caregiver@erie.gov. Saturday, March 7 4th Annual Evening to Remember A basket raffle and evening of fun to benefit the WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network. The event will be held from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Lily of the Valley Banquet Hall, Masonic Community Center, 2379 Union Rd., Cheektowaga. Admission is $5/person or $8/couple. This is an adult only event. If you would like to donate a basket or an “elite raffle” item in memory of a child, please contact Lisa Jerebko at (716) 474-1024 or email ljerebko@roadrunner.com. Friday, March 13 and 27 Hospice and Palliative Care in Advanced Alzheimer’s Disease “Managing Difficult Behaviors: A Psychosocial and Medical Approach” will be offered on March 13. “The Food Issue” will be discussed on March 27. This is the 3rd and 4th session of a free series presented by The Center for Hospice & Palliative Care and the Alzheimer’s Association. Both sessions will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Hospice Education Center, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY. To register or for more info, call Amy Maxwell at (716) 989-2009. Thursday, April 16 National Health Care Decisions Day Join Americans across the country to talk to others about your future healthcare decisions and to complete your advance directive. Visit http://www.compassionandsupport.org and place National Health Care Decisions Day in the search bar to learn what is available in your local community or go to www.sharingyourwishes.org to download an advance directive and post it online. An advance directive protects your right to request treatments you want and to refuse medical treatments you do not want in case you lose the ability to make decisions yourself. Everyone age 18 and up should have one! Tuesday, April 21 Open House at Hospice Buffalo Tuesday, April 21– Open House at Hospice Buffalo – Begins at 6:00 p.m. sharp at the Hospice Education Center, 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14227. Learn about the many services of Hospice Buffalo and its affiliates and how they can help you and your family. A tour of the campus is provided. Free event. To register, call (716) 686-8070. Harvest Festival Date Set for 2009 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening of fabulous food, wine and friends. The ninth annual Harvest Festival will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Statler Towers. Last year’s sell out crowd enjoyed a wonderful evening of wine tasting, and a fourcourse gourmet dinner with wine accompaniment. The event raised more than $285,000 for hospice services in Erie County. Join Chaircouple, Bill & Lynn Markel, for this spectacular event. 5 Ninth Annual Harvest Festival will be held on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Statler Towers.
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