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When Making Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee Donors Need To Find The Best

It is indeed possible to donate your old vehicle to charity in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. If for some reason, you have finally decided to give away your car or any vehicle to charity, it is important to make sure that you are choosing the best nonprofit to receive your donation. This article points out that when making vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee donors have to find the best.

Choosing the Best When Making Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee

The first thing to do is to find those charities or nonprofits that are doing charitable work that you believe is important. For instance, rawhide.org helps at risk youth by providing them with education and guidance so that they will mature into responsible adults instead of getting into a life of crime. If you believe that such work is important, then include Rawhide in your short list.

Next, you will need to check to ensure that the nonprofit is 501(c)3 registered because if not, the IRS will not allow you to claim a tax deduction for your donation.

And then there is a need to check on the reputation of the nonprofit. This can be checked on the Better Business Bureau (BBB) website. Take a look at the rating provided by the BBB for the organization and check to see if there have been any consumer complaints against them. If those complaints have not be properly resolved, don't include that nonprofit in your list.

And finally, check the efficiency of the nonprofit on charity watchdog sites. It is recommended to choose only those vehicle donation Milwaukee charities that have an efficiency of at least 80 percent.

Giving Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits

The process of giving a vehicle donation to a nonprofit is quite easy. You simply contact the charity that you have chosen to inform them and provide them with the details of your intended donation. Some charities like Rawhide even have an online form where you can enter the details of your vehicle for donation. And then they will contact you to schedule when they can pick up the vehicle. And around 30 days after the pickup, they'll send you a tax receipt.

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Benefits Of Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee

Charities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, just like in other places, have been established in order to provide help to a certain group of people. For instance, a charitable organization may have set as its mission the provision of shelter to the homeless. Another charity may have pledged to feed those who are hungry. The problem is that these are nonprofit organizations, which means they rely on donations for funding. This article takes a look at the various benefits that can be gained by giving vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee.

Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee - What Donors Can Get

When giving vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee donors can expect a number of benefits. First and foremost are the psychological and health effects of giving. Studies have found that giving to others provides immense pleasure. Also, because giving will provide you with a feeling of being connected to other people, it can combat depression. Also related is the fact that giving provides the donor with a sense of purpose.

Still another benefit for the donor is that he or she would be able to get rid of an aging vehicle that is merely gather dust and rust in the corner. The process of giving the vehicle to a charity like Rawhide means there would be no need to go through the hassle of trying to sell the vehicle.

Choosing the Nonprofit Organization in Milwaukee

It should be noted, however, that you should not just give your vehicle to the first charitable organization that you encounter when considering vehicle donation Milwaukee. First of all, it is vital to make sure that the charity is 501(c)3 registered, or else you will not be able to claim a deduction due to the donation.

It is also important to make sure that the charity has an efficiency of at least 80 percent. Efficiency is the measure of how the organization is able to maximize the amount that will go towards providing its services. And finally, donors should check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure that it has a good reputation and that it does not have any unresolved complaints against it.

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When Giving Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee Donors Can Really Help Other People

We live in an era where everything is questioned and in which we are encouraged to be as individualistic as possible. While charitable giving is something that most of us have engaged in for a long time and it is even specifically mentioned as something we should do in the majority of religious texts, it seems that some people have become suspicious and wary about charities. Indeed, some will say that making vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee is pointless, because the money will never reach the service users. Let's take a look at where this idea comes from and whether or not it is true.

The Problems with Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee Residents Must Know

There are two big problems to contend with if you want to give vehicle donations to nonprofits. The first is that some charities have signed up with for profit businesses that advertise on their behalf, because they have the budget to do so. In return, that business is able to keep a huge chunk of the money that is raised, meaning that individual charities sometimes get as little as 5% of the donation. You may think, therefore, that you have given $1,000 to charity, only $50 will actually make its way there.

The second problem is that there are charities that are very poorly managed. The result is that the money that they raise will be spent in the wrong way, such as on those for profit middleman. Not a day seems to go by in which there isn't a story of charity administrators who have paid themselves six figure salaries out of the raised funds. Again, this is not where you would want your donation to go to.

How to Make Sure You Donation Will Matter

Looking at the above, it is easy to see why some people will tell you not to bother. However, you can donate to a charity like Rawhide (www.rawhide.org) directly, through its own website. This guarantees that it isn't a for profit middleman. Additionally, they have an efficiency rating, according to Charity Navigator, of 91/100, meaning 91 cents out of every dollar (or $910 out of the aforementioned $1,000 example) will go directly to the service users. With a charity Rawhide, donors can be sure that the money raised will be put to good use.

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Subaru of America Expands Pet Adoptions to More Than 40 National Auto Shows Nationwide

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that due to the overwhelming success of pet adoption events at auto shows in 2018, the automaker is expanding its pet adoptions to more than 40 auto shows across the country through the remainder of this year and into 2020. As part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, the automaker will partner with local animal shelters in cities hosting auto shows, with the focus of ultimately getting animals out of shelters and into loving forever homes. 

“At Subaru, we look forward to opportunities that help our furry friends in need and we want to return the unconditional love they show us each day,” said Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Subaru of America, Inc. “We saw great success with our pet adoption events last year, so we wanted to not only sustain, but build upon, that momentum to help even more pets unite with a loving lifetime companion.”

Attendees at participating auto shows will be able to interact with adoptable pets at the Subaru Loves Pets play area and will have the opportunity to adopt and take home a pet of their own. Available at each auto show booth will be a special Subaru pet tag engraving station. 

Attendees not looking to adopt are encouraged to personalize a tag to take home for their own pet along with a donation to the partner shelter. All donations and proceeds to the exhibit will go directly animals at the participating shelter. 

The auto show adoption events are a part of the Subaru Loves Pets initiative, which is dedicated to helping improve the safety and well-being of animals in communities nationwide. The automaker’s commitment to pets is one part of its Love Promise philanthropic platform.  For more information about Subaru Loves Pets, please visit www.subaru.com/pets.

To kick off the auto show season, Subaru hosted adoption events at the Las Vegas Motor Trend Auto Show and the Central Florida Auto Show in September. Similar events will continue nationwide over the course of the year and into 2020, culminating at the North American International Auto Show in June 2020. The full list of auto shows where Subaru will host pet adoption events include*: 

Las Vegas Motor Trend Auto Show: September 13-15, 2019

Central Florida Auto Show (Orlando): September 20-22, 2019

Orange County Auto Show (Anaheim): October 3-6, 2019 

Memphis Auto Show: October 4-6, 2019 

Miami Int'l Auto Show: November 1-10, 2019 

Seattle Int'l Auto Show: November 14-17, 2019 

Florida Int'l Auto Show (Tampa): November 15-17, 2019 

Charlotte Int'l Auto Show: November 21-24, 2019 

Los Angeles Int'l Auto Show: November 22-December 1, 2019 

Arizona Int'l Auto Show (Phoenix): November 28-December 1, 2019 

San Francisco Int'l Auto Show: November 28-December 2, 2019 

Indianapolis Int'l Auto Show: December 26- January 1, 2020

San Diego Int'l Auto Show: January 1-5, 2020

Silicon Valley Int'l Auto Show (San Jose): January 9-12, 2020

South Carolina Int'l Auto Show (Greenville): January 10-12, 2020

New England Auto Show (Boston): January 16-20, 2020

Utah Int'l Auto Show (Salt Lake City): January 17-20, 2020

West Virginia Int'l Auto Show (Charleston): January 17-19, 2020

Greater St. Louis Int'l Auto Show: January 21-26, 2020

Houston Auto Show: January 22-26, 2020

Washington Auto Show: January 21-February 2, 2020 

Pennsylvania Auto Show (Harrisburg): January 23-26, 2020 

Northeast Int'l Auto Show (Providence): January 24-26, 2020

Cincinnati Auto Show: February 5-9, 2020

Motor Trend International Baltimore: February 6-9, 2020

Philadelphia Auto Show: February 8-17, 2020

Chicago Int'l Auto Show: February 8-17, 2020

Virginia Int'l Auto Show (Richmond): February 14-16, 2020

Jacksonville Auto Show: February 14-16, 2020

Pittsburgh Int'l Auto Show: February 14-17, 2020

Portland Auto Show: February 20- 23, 2020 

Cleveland Int'l Auto Show: February 21-March 2, 2020

Greater Milwaukee Auto Show: February 22-March 1, 2020

Atlanta Auto Show: February 26-March 1, 2020

Kansas City Int'l Auto Show: March 4-8, 2020

Twin Cities Auto Show (Minneapolis): March 7-15, 2020

Columbus Int'l Auto Show: March19-22, 2020

Dallas Auto Show: March 18-22, 2020

Denver Int'l Auto Show: April 2-5, 2020

New Mexico Auto Show: April 3-5, 2020

New York Int'l Auto Show: April 10-19, 2020

North American International Auto Show (Detroit): June 8-21, 2020

*participation at these auto shows is subject to change 

About Subaru Love Promise

The Subaru Love Promise is just that. A promise. It is a promise to do right by our community by partnering with nonprofit education, health, community, environment, and animal organizations - to set Subaru apart through our deeds and the deeds of our partners. To be unlike any other car company by doing what is right and good, just for the sake of doing it.

bout Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $145 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.

For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Human Toll Grows As The Government Shutdown Continues

"I am asking for assistance to keep a roof over my family’s head. The government shutdown is leaving us unable to pay for all of our bills and rent." "Senate Republicans blocked a stopgap measure to end the partial shutdown on Thursday, the second of two failed efforts to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Senators voted 52-44 on the legislation, falling short of the 60 votes needed to defeat a filibuster," The Hill reported after votes were cast in the United States Senate. The vote came after the White House-backed measure, which included the $5.7 billion for the initial stages of border fencing received less support, failing with a 50-47 tally. The two competing amendments can be read between S327-474 and S474-482 "It would have allowed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and some temporary protected status holders to apply for a three-year extension of some legal protections, but included new restrictions on asylum seekers," The Hill continued. Of note, Donald Trump's administration is responsible for DACA recipients no longer having protected status. While President Trump continues to push for $5.7 billion for a fencing project estimated to cost between $12 - $70 billion, his approval rating continue to drop and federal workers are beginning to feel the strain of going without pay.

Deepak and GoFundMe Team Up

Deepak Chopra and GoFundMe recently teamed together to create a fund to help federal workers affected by the shutdown, "The money raised on this GoFundMe will be distributed to nonprofit organizations across the country that are offering general relief to government workers, including but not limited to, food, counseling, and housing support," reads the beginning of the Government Shutdown Direct Relief Fund which had already raised $421,642 at the writing of this article. "We want to provide a place for people to take action and help someone in need, because, together, we have power to make a difference and provide critical short-term relief. The over 800,000 federal workers furloughed or working without pay don’t deserve this hardship, but we have the opportunity to take action and deliver a message of hope and solidarity," the posting continued encapsulating the struggle many are currently going through.

Federal Workers In Need Of A Helping Hand

The individual stories of federal workers throughout GoFundMe further tell the story of the human toll the shutdown is having on citizens of the United States. The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) share the story of workers in the city affected by the shutdown: We need your help and resources for spouses, domestic partners, and household members of Atlanta Public Schools Employees Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown. Several hundred Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Employee households are estimated to be impacted by the federal government shutdown and are struggling without their paychecks. APS and the APS Foundation want to help! Please donate to our Go Fund Me to help them during this difficult time. We are grateful for your support!   Angela Kelley of Milwaukee, Wisconsin shares her story: I am a furloughed employee, veteran and single parent raising my 3 year old granddaughter. We live paycheck to paycheck. I have bills, car payment, insurance and rent that are currently due. I have been trying driving Uber to help but I am finding it's difficult due to a knee injury to drive for long periods of time. Being a single parent, I’m in panic mode right now. If you’d like to help, any donations are appreciated.   Jessica Appel writes about the struggle her family is currently enduring: I am asking for assistance to keep a roof over my family’s head. The government shutdown is leaving us unable to pay for all of our bills and rent. I work for an agency that is not getting any pay, not even from the holidays. My boyfriend works in DC where the effects of the shutdown are hurting business and money substantially. We have a two year old son to take care of and it’s extemely scary not knowing if we’ll be able to afford food or even diapers for him. Even with my boyfriend picking up extra shifts we cannot afford our apartment and bills without my usual income to help. My car is in need of repair and currently not working. I can not afford to make those repairs due to not receiving any income at this time. We also have the cost of daycare, taking him out would still cost us two weeks advance notice and the possibility of losing his place to another child and not having the care for him when the government reopens. I’m asking for any assistance to help us get through our bills and rent for this month and next, until we can get back on our feet. Please feel free to share! Anything helps, thank you!   Laura Johnson Clark details the struggle her family is facing: Prayers needed for my sweet girl..Kell is ok but has a serious injury which resulted in two ambulance trips, two hospital stays and a partial amputation of one of her fingers. She already had a broken foot from cheering 10 days ago, and now this. We are devastated to say the least. To top it off my husband who works for the USDOJ has not been paid since Dec 22nd because of the Government shutdown. We are stressed now more than we have ever been and are reaching out for huge prayers and possible donations to help with the medical costs which have already started with the broken foot. Yes there is medical insurance, but the beginning of the year resets all deductibles. The estimated costs for her hand after insurance are approximately 5K. Normally this would be an anticipated expense, but with dwindling savings to cover mortgage and all other living expenses it is something that is a tremendous worry now since there is no anticipated end to the shutdown. At first we thought it would be over before anyone missed a paycheck, but it just keeps going. Anything helps at this point, including prayers and well wishes. Thank you so much to all of you that have donated to this point, it is so very humbling. We love you all.   Alecia Lane, a single mother of two shares her shutdown story: I'm a single mom with 2 boys (ages 12 and 8). We have been impacted by the government shutdown, I thought I was prepared but I wasn't prepared for it last this long especially so soon after Christmas.  It has taken me days to ask for help through GoFundMe.  I haven't struggled like this since I was growing up.  My kids don't know the kind of life I had cause I never wanted them to grow up the way I did.  I've never wanted to tell my kids we can't do this or eat this because I don't have the money.  This shutdown became really real when we missed my first paycheck and we are about to miss the next one.  I am retired Navy and blessed to at least get a retirement check , but I still have bills to cover. I  am normally the one that helps people out, I have given my last to family and friends.  I have opened my home to people in need.  I am hoping someone can do the same for my family. I like to consider myself a strong individual but truth is this shutdown has broke me down. Any assistance that my family and I can get will be much appreciated.  Also any amount over my goal I will pay it forward and help another furlough employee(s).  Thank you in advance for the acts of kindness.   Kyla Daniels tells her story of working without pay during the shutdown: The government shutdown is putting a real strain on my family. Right now I'm forced to work without pay. I wasn't worried about the government shutdown at first, it happened before but being on day 31 makes me nervous for me and family. I'm not getting paid, yet I still get up every morning and burn gas to go to work; I'm paying to go to work... That is not what I signed up for.  A check will come eventually but until then I still have to provide shelter, food, and a substantial way of life for my family . This is not something I ask lightly. There are many others in the same situation I'm in. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Brad Williams explains his situation as a government contractor: My story has been featured on CNN. I hadn't set up this campaign yet at that point. My name is Brad Williams. I'm a married father of two teenagers in Hillsborough, NC, and I'm an IT contractor with the federal government who's been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. I have only worked two days in total since the shutdown began. Unlike federal employees, contractors will not receive any back pay once the shutdown finally ends; we're at the mercy of our contracting company, and most of us - myself included - simply aren't paid if we don't work. We're an average, everyday middle-class family, and losing income like this, through no fault of our own, has the potential to be catastrophic. We can cut back or eliminate discretionary spending, but our mortgage, car payment, and utility bills are non-negotiable. Additionally, I have a $615 bill for my vehicle registration coming due, and my vehicle needs new tires. I've had to put off my daughter getting braces because of the uncertainty of my health insurance situation as well as simply not having the money to start her treatment. My son is already in the midst of treatment, so we're playing that one by ear; fortunately, we paid for a significant portion of his treatment up-front. I need to fill the financial hole left by Washington's inability to function. I'm looking for another job, but that doesn't happen overnight. Daniel Guerra, a recent graduate of Air Traffic Control Academy tells how the shutdown has disrupted his life: I am an air traffic controller currently working without pay.  I graduated from ATC Academy in September and was assigned to the control tower in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands.   I purchased a Jeep the following month and within the same month it had proven unreliable.  I spent two months on a rental while the Jeep was being worked on but, the issue was not resolved.  Finally, I decided it would be best to ship a vehicle out from back home, another major expense.  Early December I planned a trip for the end of January to go to Florida, just to get off of the island for a few days.  Due to the shutdown, I had to cancel on the trip.  Both Spirit Airlines and JetBlue could not refund me for the tickets. Managing finances for this new career move has been stressful enough as it is, especially on Academy Graduate pay.  The cost of living on the island is quite high and bills are beginning to stack against me.  It is now nearing the second pay period during the shutdown that I will have worked 40hrs and not receive compensation. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.   If you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask! These and hundreds of thousands of others are suffering through similar hardship as the shutdown draws closer to its 40th day.   Read the full article

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[John K. Ross] Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Sacred pachyderms, boating while Latino, and police misconduct insurance.

Over at the Cato Institute's Daily Podcast, IJ Senior Attorney Robert McNamara explains why the Supreme Court's recent decision in NIFLA v. Becerra is one of the most important free speech rulings in a generation. Click here to listen.

Or click here to read McNamara and fellow IJ Senior Attorney Paul Sherman on NIFLA in Cato's Supreme Court Review.

Under decades-old Federal Election Commission regulations, nonprofits that run political ads need disclose the identities only of donors who earmarked their donations for those specific ads. Uh oh! A federal district court holds that this is a plain misreading of the law, which requires all contributors be disclosed. D.C. Circuit: And that is probably right, so we will not grant a stay pending appeal. (NB: Neither will the Supreme Court.)

Advocacy group for the blind sues the Container Store, alleging that the company's use of touch-screen point-of-sale devices—which are inaccessible to blind customers—violates the Americans with Disabilities Act. Not so fast, says the Container Store: You agreed to arbitrate disputes when you signed up for our loyalty program. First Circuit (with retired Justice Souter sitting by designation): They did no such thing, because the terms of the arbitration agreement were never communicated to them.

Third time's a charm (but so were the first and second): After twice persuading the Third Circuit to reinstate her complaint alleging that Pennsylvania prison officials suspended her visitation privileges in retaliation for her exercise of First Amendment rights, pro se plaintiff persuades the same court to vacate the entry of summary judgment in the prison officials' favor. But, adds the Third Circuit: Pleeeeeeease get a lawyer on remand.

Special ed teen pleads guilty to assaulting Brownsville, Tex. corrections officer. Four years into his eight-year prison sentence, video emerges that exonerates him; he's released. Fifth Circuit (en banc): But he can't sue the gov't for hiding exculpatory evidence because he pleaded guilty. The right to receive exculpatory evidence applies only to trials, not to plea-bargaining. By entering a guilty plea, the teen waived the right to a trial and, by extension, the right to receive exculpatory evidence. Judge Ho, concurring: And criminal defendants should be glad that Brady rights are waivable; it gives them the option to trade that right for something better, like less jail time. (Indeed, an unwaivable right is like receiving an elephant as a gift from the King of Siam: if you can't sell the elephant, return it, or trade it, then the pachyderms will "inevitably eat their owners out of house and home.") Judge Costa, dissenting: The trend among our sister courts is to recognize Brady rights pre-trial.

Fifth Circuit: Officers seeking to conduct a "knock and talk" need to back off if no one answers the door—either to conduct more surveillance, get a warrant, or call it a day. What they can't do is repeatedly bang on the door, call residents on the phone, and peek in windows at 2 a.m. So no qualified immunity for Southlake, Tex. officers who allegedly did that and also body-slammed an unresisting, practically blind mother onto brick steps. (Local news write-up of the incident here.)

Seeking to raise tax revenue, Upper Arlington, Ohio officials prohibit schools from operating in business district. Religious school challenges the restriction as a violation of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Sixth Circuit: Plaintiff isn't similarly situated to any of the groups allowed to operate in the business district, so there is no violation. Dissent: RLUIPA does not contain a "similarly situated" requirement; you (and other courts) are just making that up.

Nashville city attorney states at oral argument that police forced picketers to leave a public sidewalk near the city's LGBTQ Pride Festival to create a "safe space." Sixth Circuit: But for the content of the picketers' speech, they wouldn't have been removed. That's content-based discrimination; strict scrutiny applies, and Nashville loses. Dissent: The picketers' use of bullhorns means Nashville's action wasn't content-based, and concessions by Nashville's "obviously harried" attorney at oral argument shouldn't count as evidence.

Tennessee state legislator engages in pattern of inappropriate sexual behavior (see the official report), is expelled from the Legislature, and loses his lifetime health insurance and some pension benefits. District court: He can't sue the state's benefits administrators who cut him off; it was the Legislature that voted to do it. Sixth Circuit: Reversed. He has standing.

Milwaukee County Jail has zero-tolerance policy forbidding corrections officers from having sexual contact with inmates, trains guards to avoid such contact and quizzes them to demonstrate they understand. Guard rapes inmate multiple times anyway; he's later fired, prosecuted, jailed for three days. Jury awards inmate $6.7 mil. Seventh Circuit: The county need not pay it.

After six and a half hours of questioning, mentally retarded man confesses that he, along with a cousin, murdered aunt and uncle in their Douglas County, Neb. home. Physical evidence fails to support confession, so crime-scene commander plants blood. Both men charged with murder; charges dismissed months later after Wisconsin teenagers plead guilty to the crime. Eighth Circuit (2012): The men can sue investigators for coercing the confession, fabricating evidence. Nebraska Supreme Court: The (now-former) commander's evidence-tampering conviction is affirmed. Eighth Circuit (2018): The county's insurance company doesn't have to pony up the $6.6 mil the commander has been ordered to pay the men, as his actions were criminal and the policy excludes such things. (Click here for some local longform journalism.)

Memorabilia collector and museum are all shook up over who owns a guitar that Elvis played on his final tour. Eighth Circuit to collector: Don't be cruel, it's the museum's.

Man sends out distress call after his boat engine dies. The Coast Guard tows him to Oxnard, Calif. harbor, where eight officers are waiting to detain him on suspicion of being an illegal alien, which it turns out he is. Ninth Circuit (August 2017): Boating while Latino does not give rise to probable cause; terminate the removal proceedings. But wait! The opinion is withdrawn in July 2018 after its author, Judge Pregerson, dies. Ninth Circuit (now with Judge Wardlaw): Actually, we'll let the immigration court figure out if removal proceedings should be terminated. Judge Paez/Pregerson concurring: It is troubling that the gov't encourages noncitizens to apply to relief programs and then uses that info against them in removal proceedings.

To fight climate change, Oregon imposes a system of carbon-credit trading for fuels. Plaintiffs: Which discriminates against out-of-state fuels and overrides an EPA rule. The Ninth Circuit (over a dissent): Not so. It's permissible environmental protection, and we've upheld a near-identical system in California. This one's fine too.

Kansas man absconds to Texas with underage girl to (in his words) "stack and lay low." He's caught, convicted of sex trafficking. Man: "Stack and lay low" is a rap lyric that alludes to "frugality, working every day, and living a full life with friends and family." Tenth Circuit: The jury could have reasonably inferred otherwise. (Later in the song, the rapper says, "[T]hey don't question what I say 'cause I'm a ladies['] pimp.") Conviction affirmed.

Family and friends of prison inmates seek class arbitration against company that allows them to transfer money to inmates, alleging exorbitant fees. But should the question of whether they can arbitrate as a class be decided by the court or by an arbitrator? Eleventh Circuit: The arbitration agreement makes clear that the parties consented to all questions being arbitrated, including the question of arbitrability.

After four years fighting in federal court, IJ this week settled a class action lawsuit against Philadelphia over its abusive civil forfeiture practices. The city has agreed to solid procedural reforms and will set up a $3 million compensation fund so that innocent owners, who were never convicted of a crime, will get every dollar back. For over a decade, Philadelphia turned civil forfeiture into a machine, taking more than 1,200 homes, 3,500 vehicles, and $50 million in cash from residents. Working from a "courtroom" at City Hall, prosecutors controlled a forfeiture process that involved no judge and in which defendants weren't entitled to an attorney, even though their most precious property was often on the line. The consent decrees the city has agreed to will keep future prosecutors from ever again using citizens as ATMs. Click here to read more.

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How To Give Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee

For those who have an old vehicle in their garage or driveway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which they no longer use because it is now breaking down too often, they can either sell it or donate it. Selling the vehicle could be a good option if you have the time and energy to advertise the vehicle and then answer phone inquiries, and then show the car to those who are interested. Just remember that it may take some time before you can find someone who would be willing to buy it. This article looks at how to give vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee,  such as Rawhide.org.

Steps in Giving Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee

The first step in giving vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee is to contact the chosen charity. Such charitable organizations usually have an online form on their website where you can enter the details of your proposed donation. Next, they will contact you and arrangement for the pick up of the vehicle at a time and date that is convenient for you. And finally, you simply wait for the tax receipt to be sent by the charitable organization. The charity will usually send the receipt around 30 days after the vehicle was picked up. You will be using this receipt in claiming your tax deduction when it comes time to file your tax returns.

Claiming a Tax Deduction as a Result of Your Vehicle Donation

The government wants to encourage people to donate their vehicle to charity, and the way they motivate people is to allow donors to claim a tax deduction based on the value of the donated vehicle. Take note that if the vehicle was sold by the charity for less than $500, you will be able to use the fair market value of the vehicle as tax deduction, but not to exceed $500. If it was sold for more than $500, you can deduct the actual amount that the vehicle was sold for. In the event that the vehicle was worth more than $5,000, you will need to submit an appraisal attesting to that value made by an independent appraiser.

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Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee Provide Services Beyond the Ordinary

When vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee receive support from the community, they turn the funds directly around and place them into helping support community enhancement programs. To help vehicle donations Milwaukee programs operate smoothly, there is a board of volunteers who work diligently to keep their programs running effctively and efficiently. It's important to note that more than 80% of all donations go directly back into programs without third party involvement when working with the most reputable charities available. The rest of donation money is used to help keep the organization and their many unique programs running smoothly in order to continue benefiting at-risk youths, families, and the supportive community

These Amazing Programs are all Funded by Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee

About Face Service Corps

About Face Service Corps is a military-style boot camp for the young men of Rawhide's nonprofit organization. These 90-120 day programs are put together to focus on the troubled youth and their own character building. The programs strive to help these men at vulnerable times in their lives by having them participate in mind, body, and community service challenges. While in attendance the young men rotate between going to Rawhide's non-traditional school, Starr Academy, and volunteering with the various community service organizations like Habitat for Humanity. They also give their time to food pantries, homeless shelters, disaster relief programs, and other projects focused on local improvement. Each morning they participate in an exercise routine that emphasizes strength and wellbeing, and they also work with either a personal or group counselor to focus on helping them make a positive transition back into society. Religous studies are available as well for those who ask to work on moral values taught through daily study and meditation.

Summer Adventure Camp on the Flambeau River

This is a week-long summer camp held regularly throughout the season for teenage boys. Throughout the week they participate in camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, journaling, swimming, and more. The camp is designed to help the boys learn life lessons and gain a better understanding of respect for themselves and others. This camp is not free of charge, but anyone may attend, and there are limited scholarships available for those who can't quite afford it. Participation may even count towards school credits!

Equine Assisted Therapy

Designed for those seeking behavioral and accountability assistance, this unique approach to therapy focuses on helping the individual, but in a nontraditional setting. In this program, they pair each student with a horse that they are to take care of and assume accountability. The young men work with the horses to learn listening, patience, and concentration skills. This type of therapy is beneficial to all but is geared towards troubled youth who are suffering from anger, alcohol, and substance issues. It also helps them to focus on relationship building and learning boundaries and responsibility. Above all, these programs focus on building up young men's character for others and themselves.

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Choosing a Charity to Donate car in Milwaukee

If you've ever felt the need to give back to the community but were never sure how then you may be surprised to learn that you can do a lot of good for your local community if you simply donate car Milwaukee

. You might have heard on the news of those amazing incidents where a family with five kids was gifted a home for free, or of some good Samaritan paying off a random strangers debt. No, this isn't a common occurrence, but it does happen, and not just in fairy tales. While donated cars are usually sold for a fair price to make money for a nonprofit or specific fundraiser, they are sometimes given away as well to families that are in need. Choosing a charity to donate car in Milwaukee most certainly will help someone and give you a reason to feel good about yourself, but it is also beneficial to you as the donor.

The Benefits to You and Charity to Donate car in Milwaukee

Donating a car not only helps others, but charitable acts are also rewarded in the form of tax breaks. In order to donate a vehicle you usually need to have possession of a clean title. Besides proof of ownership, most organizations will take a vehicle whether it is running or not. As long as it is able to be fixed, they will. These vehicles are fixed up and then put on the lot or given away. To donate, all you usually have to do is call the charity and arrange a time for drop off, often, the organization will arrange for free pickup as well as long as you are within their territorial limits. 

When the car is picked up, the charity (http://www.rawhide.org) will have you sign over the title and will write you a receipt for the value of the vehicle. This receipt is then to be used as a deduction come tax time. What this means is that you are able to write off that amount of money as having been given away and you will not pay taxes on it. This gives you a higher return once you receive your check and it also ensures that you won't accidentally fall into a higher tax bracket had you sold the car. When you most likely would have to taken the time and effort to get rid of a broken down junker for only a few hundred dollars, the 'donate a car Milwaukee' route seems much more reasonable.

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How To Win With Car Donations In Milwaukee

If you've always wanted to do something good for a charity in your area in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but you've struggled to find the money to make the usual cash donation, then there could be a solution that's a win/win for both of you. A car donation not only allows you to get rid of an unwanted car with ease but it also benefits you in the form of a tax deduction, which is often based on the fair market value of your vehicle.

All you need to do to take advantage of car donations in Milwaukee is find the right charity to give your vehicle to, and make sure that you complete the paperwork properly.

Finding the Right Charity for Car Donations in Milwaukee

These days, there are plenty of nonprofit organizations that accept car donations in Milwaukee, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding someone who is willing to take your vehicle off your hands. However, before you commit to any organization in particular, it pays to do your research first. Read up on websites for these organizations to find out what the charity does and how it helps your community.

Once you know that you can get behind a specific charity's cause, it's important to make sure that the organization is 501(c)(3) registered. This means that the organization is a non-profit that does not lobby government and purely engages in charitable works. It also means that a donation to them will allow the donor to claim a tax deduction.

Getting Your Tax Deduction

Next, you'll be able to estimate your tax deduction by looking up the fair market value of your vehicle. Remember, the fair market value may not apply if the charity keeps your car instead of selling it or sells your vehicle at a discounted price.

You will also need to fill out any paperwork required by the IRS. If your car is worth more than $250, you will have to get a written document or receipt from the charity. Additionally, you'll be asked to fill out section A of form 8283 by the IRS if your donated vehicle was worth more than $500. Make sure that all sections of the form are filled in before you complete your tax return.

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The Benefits of Giving Vehicle Donations to Charity Milwaukee that Donors Can Enjoy

Giving vehicle donations to charity Milwaukee residents have realized, has been becoming increasingly popular over the past few decades. However, there continue to be quite a number of people who wonder whether this type of donation is a good idea or not. There have been numerous horror stories of the money raised not going to where it is supposed to go, for instance, which means the donation was effectively in vain. Thankfully, you can make a number of checks and choices to prevent that from happening.

When Giving Vehicle Donations to Charity Milwaukee Donors Can Make Sure They Benefit the Right People

There are three key things to look into before making a donation:

The charity's registration status, which should be 501(c)3. This means that the money they raise can be used only to help their service users and not to do things such as lobby the government. For instance, Rawhide, (www.rawhide.org), is a 501(c)3 registered charity and the money they raise will go toward supporting at risk young people. The NRA, meanwhile, is not 501(c)3 registered and their money goes towards putting certain politicians into power.

The charity's efficiency rating. Various organizations, including Charity Navigator, monitor the efficiency of nonprofits. This means that they look at what percentage of the money they raise actually goes to the service users, and not to other things such as management, advertisement, and administration. It is usually advisable to choose a charity that has an efficiency rating of at least 80%.

That the charity is actually a charity and not a for profit intermediary advertising on their behalf. You can avoid these by getting in touch directly with the charity you want to work with.

When Giving Vehicle Donations to Charity Milwaukee Donors Can Enjoy Certain Benefits

If you take the above three things into consideration, your kindness will go a very long way. It means people in the community in which you are a part of will be able to have happier, healthier lives. The cumulative impact of that is quite significant, as the entire community will become more affluent and productive. But most of all, it simply feels good to do something good for those who are less fortunate by donating a vehicle to charity.

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How to Donate a Car for Tax Deduction Milwaukee to get the Best Return on Your Investment

Donating a car to charity has become more straightforward than you may think, and more profitable too! On all accounts, trying to get rid of old run down vehicle can be a nightmare. The first time it breaks, we tend to shell out the cash to have it fixed. The second time it breaks, we usually do it again, but this time we look at the bill a little more skeptically. After that, the thought that this may become a regular issue continues to float around in the back of our mind, and we consider the idea of selling. The third time the vehicle ends up in the shop we start looking at the amount of money we've put into the car, and then we look at the blue book value. Afterward, we usually sit down and get a little sick. Vehicles, like appliances, aren't built to last. New models come out all the time for a reason, and they keep getting more affordable. So what to do with the old one? Well, hopefully, it was sold before twice the amount it was worth was put into it. If not, it will most likely sit there until someone comes along and claims it. As an alternative route to salvaging your money, you can donate a car to charity Milwaukee.

Don't Worry About the Logistics When You Let Us Figure Out How to Donate a Car for Tax Deduction Milwaukee

The best charity to donate a car Milwaukee is a nonprofit, because they can and will make the most of the donations that they receive.  They are volunteer-based and work adamantly to help support at-risk youth and families in need around Wisconsin. The organizations are mainly run on donations, and they provide multiple outlet opportunities for charitable donors. One of their main programs is car donation. The best part about these organizations is that you don't have to know how to donate a car Milwaukee. They do all of the math, scheduling, planning, and other considerations. Once a car donation is scheduled all the donor has to do is fill out a donation form and sign the title over. The giver then receives a tax receipt that qualifies them for a tax deduction. Because our tax system is income based, this means that the donor may receive a higher amount back on their tax return. Considering that the cost to tow off the old vehicle may have been more than the old car was worth, this is a great way to get a return on that vehicle investment still!

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How To Make Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee

When the time comes to get rid of an old car, most people will simply look for a way to sell the vehicle because  this will raise funds. After all, cars are expensive investments and we want to make sure that we're recouping some of the money that we've spent. However, what most people don't realize, is that they could be wasting more time and money trying to sell their old car than they think.

Selling a car might seem simple at first, but the truth is that it's very hard to get the price you deserve for your old vehicle. All the while, when you're trying to sell the car, you need to continue to pay for things like maintenance and insurance. Sometimes, it's simply easier to look for vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee programs.

Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee Programs

Giving your car away to a nonprofit organization is an incredible way to make your life a little easier when you need to get rid of an old car. When you donate a car instead of selling it, the charity you work with will do everything they can to make the process as simple as possible for you. This may even mean that they come and collect the vehicle from you in the right circumstances.

What's more, when you donate to a charity that's approved by the IRS like Rawhide, with website at www.Rawhide.org, you don't have to worry about losing out on recouping your investment either. A receipt from an IRS-approved charity can be handed to the IRS at the end of the year with your tax return, and that means that you end up with a hefty deduction on your taxes.

Time to Consider a Donation?

At first glance, selling your old car often seems like the easiest solution when you want to get it off your hands as quickly as possible. However, on closer inspection you'll quickly discover just how much better a working with a car donation charity  Milwaukee can be. Not only does it save you time and money, but it also means that you get to do something wonderful for your community too.

All you need to do to get started is contact the car donation charity that's right for you.

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What Happens When You Give To Vehicle Donations Milwaukee Charities?

When you donate a vehicle to charity, a variety of things can happen to the donated item. This is important for you to know to a certain degree as it will affect how much you can deduct from your taxable income at the end of the year, as long as you have donated to a 501(c)3 registered charity. After receiving vehicle donations Milwaukee, charities will send donors a tax receipt that denotes the value that they can deduct from their taxable income, so this would not really be a problem. The only difference is whether you can deduct what the vehicle was sold for, regardless of market value, or whether you can deduct the fair market value of the vehicle. Not only will this vary depending on what the charity does with the vehicle, but also on the final sale price. Hence, it would be best to simply refer to the tax receipt and go from there.

Vehicle Donations Milwaukee Charities Sell Your Donation at Auction

The vast majority of vehicle donations are sold as is at an auction. Charities have become incredibly experienced in doing this, which means they will generally be able to get at least the fair market value of your vehicle each time they put the vehicle donations Milwaukee cars, trucks and boats up for auction . You can deduct from your taxable income whatever the car was sold for, unless that is less than $500, in which case you can deduct the fair market value up to $500.

It is also possible that the charity will repair the vehicle first before selling it. They may ask their service users to do this, thereby avoiding the cost of mechanical labor. In so doing, they also increase the value of the vehicle before it is sold at auction. However, you will only be allowed to deduct up to the value the vehicle had at the time of your donation.

Vehicle Donations Milwaukee Charities Can Donate Your Car to Service Users or Use It

Other vehicle donation Milwaukee charities will keep good running vehicles and pass them on to their service users. Sometimes, they will give them away to a particular service user, while at other times they will ask for a token contribution of a few dollars. Alternatively, they may keep the vehicle themselves so that they can use it to deliver their services. Nevertheless, either way, you can only deduct the value of the vehicle at the point of donation.

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When Giving Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee, Donors Can Help In Different Ways

By giving vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee residents will be able to do something really kind for the less fortunate. The gift of an old vehicle to a charitable organization can make a huge positive difference in the lives of people who have fallen on hard times. In fact, there are many ways by which this can happen.

Through Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee Donors Can Help in Various Ways

The charity that receives your donation can:

Sell your vehicle directly at auction. The money raised will then go towards funding their services and you can deduct the full sale price from your taxable income. This is what most charities, including Rawhide, do.

Repair or improve on the donated vehicle, often through the work of their service users, and then sell it at auction. This means the service users learn important skills in automotive mechanics as well. For this situation, you can only deduct from your taxable income the value of your vehicle at that time when you donated it and not after it was improved on.

Donate or sell the vehicle to their service users for a token amount. This allows service users to get to work, go to school, make medical appointments, and so on. For this situation, you can deduct the value of your vehicle at the point of donation.

Keep the vehicle to deliver their services. Meals on Wheels charities, for instance, will likely do this. Here, you will also be able to deduct the value of your vehicle at the point of donation.

Why It Matters

You may have noticed that there are some slight differences between what you can deduct from your taxable income. The IRS allows you to deduct your charitable donations so long as they went to a 501(c)3 registered charity. However, determining exactly what you can deduct can be quite complicated, unless it is sold directly at auction. In fact, it is because this potential complication for donors that most charities will simply sell the donated vehicle. If your chosen charity does anything else, then you may need to have your vehicle valued before you donate it, so that you know how much you can deduct. Alternatively, you can check whether the charity will indicate that value on the tax receipt they will send you.

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The Pros And Cons Of Giving Vehicle Donations To Nonprofits Milwaukee

Most of us want to help the less fortunate. We know that anybody can fall on hard times and it is our civic duty to help out. One way in which we can do that is by giving vehicle donations to nonprofits Milwaukee. However, doing so brings with it a number of pros and cons to be aware of.

The Cons of Giving Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee

The disadvantages of making this kind of donation include the fact that:

You don't end up with any cash in your hands just like what you get from selling a car.

There is a chance that you inadvertently donate to a for profit middleman who will keep the majority of the proceeds for themselves.

You have no control over how much the vehicle will be sold for.

The Pros of Giving Vehicle Donations to Nonprofits Milwaukee

The disadvantages are not numerous, but they are significant. On the other hand, the advantages are very important as well:

You get to help a charitable cause, which has a positive impact on your community as well.

You don't have the hassle of having to sell a vehicle, which takes time and money.

If the charity is 501(c)3 registered, you get to deduct the value of your donation from your taxable income tax, thereby increasing your disposable income.

So should you donate your old vehicle to a charity in Milwaukee? Only you can make that decision. If you want to donate something that has a big impact due to the fact that it is of high value, then donating an unwanted vehicle is certainly a good idea. You could, instead, sell the vehicle yourself and donate the proceeds to charity, which still means you can deduct the value of your donation from your income tax. It also means you have more control over the sale price. However, going through the hassle of doing that is quite stressful. Overall, if you exert due diligence and donate directly to a charity that is properly registered and is efficient, making a donation is a great idea, not only for the community as a whole, but for you as well.