OAKS INDIAN MISSION

The core ministry of Oaks Indian Mission is its care program for Indian children. All have suffered some form of abuse or neglect. Many are orphans. Others have been abandoned. Some come from loving homes where it is simply no longer possible for parents or grandparents to provide the needed food, clothing, and education. The children range from age three to age eighteen.

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The needs of the children are simple and basic- love, food, shelter, clothing, encouragement, support, understanding, and the opportunity to go to school. Oaks provides all of these in full measure, with the children making their home with loving house parents in cottages of no more than twelve children each. Here, they learn the basic skills of family life and find meaning, direction, and hope for their lives.

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In addition, Oaks Indian Mission is also a resource for the community and has initiated a variety of needed community projects and services, including low-income housing, a water and sewer system, a Headstart program, and a health clinic. Your membership in the 1801 Society assists with all of these activities and more, and is vitally important, as Oaks Indian Mission is almost 100% funded by gifts.

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The Board of Directors is pleased to extend an invitation to become a member of the 1801 Society.  The 1801 Society is a special community of friends whose leadership in giving strengthens the mission of The Oaks Indian Mission. Members support our residential care, educational enrichment, cultural programming, and the daily needs of the Native American children we serve.

By joining, you become part of a ministry more than 200 years in the making. Each year, 1801 Society members are honored in our Oaks Arrow newsletter yearly and receive a personalized arrowhead plaque in recognition of their commitment.

Membership Levels

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You may give through a one-time donation or a monthly, quarterly, or annual pledge:

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• Gold Arrow Circle – $1,000+ annually

• Silver Arrow Circle – $500+ annually

• Bronze Arrow Circle – $300+ annually

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Your support provides safety, stability, and essential care for our children. Become part of this legacy—your generosity changes lives.

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While the Oaks constantly provides the highest quality care possible, the needs of the children are constant and grow on a daily basis. Your financial support can make a difference in the life of a child that needs you. 

 

Would you consider fulfilling the cost for one year, one month, one week, or one day for one child this year?

 

• Per Year: $22,129.44

• Per Month: $ 1,844.16

• Per Week: $ 425.58

• Per Day: $ 60.63

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Contributions can be made by mail, over the phone or on this website here. Your contribution, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your consideration!

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** We wanted to alert our partners in ministry to the CARES Act, a federal bill signed into law on March 27 in response to the financial crisis brought on by Covid-19, which makes provisions that affect both individuals and corporate donors:

• For the 2020 tax year, individuals can deduct any cash contributions made to qualified charitable organizations, up to 100% of their adjusted gross income (AGI). Deductions for cash donations were previously limited to 60% of the taxpayer’s AGI.

• For the 2020 tax year, corporations can deduct up to 25% of the taxpayer’s taxable income for any cash contributions made to qualified charitable organizations. Deductions for cash donations were previously limited to 10% of the taxpayer’s taxable income.

• Individuals who take the standard deduction can claim an above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations to qualified charitable organizations, up to $300 ($600 for a married couple).