View DARTS' 2009 program highlights.

Come take a tour of the DARTS campus and learn about everything DARTS does!

What Makes Phoebe Special? Don't miss this year-end story!

DARTS Teams Up with Courage Center for Vehicle Donations

DARTS and Cars for Courage have teamed up to expand vehicle donation options. DARTS is now a drop site for vehicle donations, along with its new partner, St. Paul Automotive.

Cars, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and other vehicles can be donated. It’s easy, tax-deductible, and makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and seniors. When you drop off your vehicle at DARTS or St. Paul Automotive, a portion of the proceeds will benefit DARTS. Your vehicle donation helps DARTS and Courage Center promote mobility and independence in our community. To get started:

1. Contact Cars for Courage for information at 763-520-0540, toll free at 888-440-CARS (2277), or visit their website.

2. Be sure to mention DARTS.

3. Bring your vehicle, keys, and title to DARTS, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, or to St. Paul Automotive,7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday.

4. Self-serve drop boxes provide everything you need to donate your vehicle.

5. Cars for Courage staff will handle all documents and provide you with receipts and information for your tax deduction.

Make the Most of an IRA GIft Opportunity

___________________________________________________________

DARTS meets all 16 accountability standards of the Charities Review Council, demonstrating responsibility, integrity, and transparency. The Council's Smart Givers Network provides unbiased information, help, and resources on responsible giving.

2009 Ultimate Clean-a-Thon Benefit for DARTS Raised $6,000!

The Erickson family (Jon, Val, and children Christian and Sonny) hosted the 3rd annual Ultimate Clean-A-Thon benefit on October 9-10 at DARTS. Jon and Val are owners of Ultimate Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning: The Cleaner, Greener Carpet Cleaner. They believe strongly that a small business can make a big difference in the community. At this year's Clean-A-Thon:

• More than 60 people dropped off 155 items to be cleaned
• 17 volunteers helped run the 24-hour event
• Nearly $6,000 was raised for DARTS

Many thanks to the Clean-A-Thon sponsors: Allied Floor Covering, LLC, Bank Cherokee, Minnesota Carpet and Flooring, Pederson Sanitation, Quality Auto Care, Schaeffer Financial Services, State Farm Insurance (Steve Stremski Agency), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Xcel Energy.

View a video about the Ericksons and the 2007 benefit.

Check out the DARTS page on giveMN.org and change your world.

We're making a difference in the community. Thanks for your support!

River Heights Chamber Presents Raffle Proceeds to DARTS

DARTS is honored to be the River Heights Chamber Nonprofit Partner for 2009. In June, raffle proceeds from the chamber-sponsored "Community Night at the Dome" were presented to DARTS. Jennifer Gale (right) presents the $332 check to Georgann McClure (center) and Joelene Evenson (left) of DARTS.

Changing our community together will be a year-long vision of the partnership between the River Heights Chamber and DARTS. Chamber activities throughout the year will include ways to support DARTS. Learn more about the Chamber and support its "Keep it Local" campaign.

View DARTS' 2008 annual report and audited financial statements.

"My Gift Could Pay Me an Income for Life?" Consider a gift annuity established with DARTS through The Saint Paul Foundation.

More people are considering charitable gift annuities as a simple way to contribute cash or other assets to a charitable organization and receive a predictable, fixed income for life. Gift annuities offer a more generous payment rate than current interest rates and allow you to take an immediate income tax deduction for your gift. With a charitable gift annuity, you can:

• Choose your gift -- it can be cash or other assets
• Enjoy an immediate tax deduction
• Receive monthly or periodic annuity payments
• Have a consistent income stream not affected by the economy or stock market
• Choose to begin receiving payments immediately or defer them to a future date
• Support the important work of DARTS

Call Joelene Evenson, 651-234-2221, or Jan Needham, 651-453-9009, at DARTS for more information and a free, no obligation gift annuity illustration.

Businesses and organizations can contribute to and support DARTS in many ways, including sponsorship and promotional opportunities. See some examples listed below.

__________________________________________

Gifts to DARTS help provide transportation and home services to seniors and allow seniors to remain independent and be important members of the community.

General fundraising campaigns at DARTS include a Spring Campaign, Golf Classic, and Annual Appeal. To learn more about how you can help support DARTS, call 651.455.1560.

DARTS, 1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Administration: 651-455-1560 Transit: 651-455-1339 TDD: 651-234-2288

Home | About Us | Help for You | Resources | Get Involved
Professional Services

E-mail

© 2008 - DARTS