Theo's Story

February 28th, 1997 was my first day of incarceration at Cook County Jail. I was in a place that I didn’t want to be, I felt abandoned and alone. Even when I was in the streets, I would always pray and ask God to let me see another day, another week, another year. I didn’t know how He would do it, but I knew that He would. 

For Such a Time as This: Deploying Donor-Advised Funds for Ministry

For Such a Time as This:
Deploying Donor-Advised Funds for Ministry

 

Donor-advised funds have continued to explode in popularity because of the convenience and tax advantages they provide.

If you are among the growing number of Chicagoland Prison Ministry supporters who give this way, now is a wonderful time to put those funds to good use.

Now and Later: Tax-Wise Giving from Your IRA

Many Chicagoland Prison Outreach supporters increase the impact and tax-efficiency of their generosity by giving now or later from their individual retirement accounts.

4 Reasons to Give from Your IRA

Smart and Convenient Giving for Supporters Over 70 ½

Here’s an insider tip…

More and more supporters ages 70 ½ and older give to Chicagoland Prison Outreach directly from their individual retirement accounts.

For those who qualify, IRA gifts offer a convenient, cost-effective and powerful way to bring the love of Christ to currently or previously incarcerated men and women and their families throughout the Chicagoland region.

3 Ways to Weave Giving into Your Will

“How much should I leave to Chicagoland Prison Outreach and the other ministries close to my heart?”

It’s a practical question asked by those who are working out the details of their wills or trusts.

Your best answer depends on your circumstances, objectives and values. However, many families consider one of three giving models.

Johnathon Ivory

Vocational School

Johnathon entered Cook County Jail in 2014 and after four years of carrying the weight of his situation his life was changed, "I ended up going to some place I didn’t want to be which was the Life Learning Program.”

Watch Johnathon’s story of hope.  

 

Is Cash Really King?

4 Powerful Benefits of Non-Cash Gifts

You’ve probably heard the saying: “Cash is king!”

But is it, really?

When it comes to supporting Chicagoland Prison Outreach, there are more cost-effective ways to give than from your wallet or checkbook.

I want to give a year-end gift to CPO, but I'm concerned about cash flow.

Q: I want to give a year-end gift to Chicagoland Prison Outreach, but I’m concerned about cash flow. What are my options?

A:  Here are three tax-wise solutions that allow you to give without affecting cash flow!