By Wendy Clark
In the previous two issues of the Que Pasa, we told you about two generous young women, one who directed her birthday present money to ICC orphans and the other who collected toys and other items at school to be sent to children’s villages. This month we are highlighting the efforts of another young person to the cause.
Owen Fleck, 16, is an enterprising young man. A few years ago, he decided to do something to help the orphans at ICC.
Recently Owen commented, “I did chores for my grandparents and parents to save up money to buy kids at ICC soccer balls. I was really getting into playing soccer at the time and wanted other kids to be able to enjoy soccer just like me.”
After saving a substantial amount, Owen went shopping with his grandparents to purchase balls, clothing, and other equipment for soccer. This will be sent to ICC children’s villages for the orphans.
Like Emily and Kalea whose stories were reported in the last two issues, Owen discovered the true secret to happiness lies in serving others. He didn’t just share his time and energy; Owen shared his love for soccer with other children in far-off countries who also enjoy the sport.
Donor Advised Funds: Your Giving Powerhouse
Last month, we shared some non-cash ways to support orphan care through ICC—specifically, Stocks and Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). But why is a DAF a great way to give?
DAFs have surged in popularity because they offer a quick and simple way to receive an immediate tax deduction by transferring appreciated assets—like stocks and bonds—into a dedicated charitable account. Think of a DAF as your personal mini-foundation: you control when and where to distribute funds to your favorite charities.
Major financial institutions like Fidelity, Schwab, and National Philanthropic Trust manage the largest DAF programs, and many workplaces now offer charitable accounts for employees. DAFs provide a strategic tool to manage both tax liability and charitable giving, allowing donors to maximize their impact. Once assets are in your DAF, you can direct the sponsor to send them to ICC or any other charity of your choice.
If you have questions about giving to ICC through your DAF, contact Wendy Clark at wendy@ForHisKids.org or call 800-422-7729.
