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Tax Deductible Central Funding for Christian Science Nursing Organizations

[reprinted with permission from Clearway Foundation, Inc.]

Surely the founders of Clearway Foundation were divinely influenced in wanting to help fellow Christian Scientists in need. But, rather than give to individuals, they saw the broader need for financially supporting Christian Science care facilities and nursing programs, which in turn give direct but impersonal support. It was this genuine love for mankind that prompted Edward Bruce-Kingsmill and Jack Kemp, both of Newport Beach, California, to establish Clearway Foundation in the late 1970s.

The purpose of Clearway Foundation is to financially support Christian Science care facilities for a variety of needs, such as benevolence for those who are unable to fully pay the cost of their care, funds to help reduce high interest mortgages, and funds to assist with nurses training and visiting nurse services. On occasion Clearway has been able to financially assist a facility that faces a sudden need in meeting operating costs. Only established ongoing facilities are considered for support. Each request for funds is carefully screened to establish the validity of the need. (Note: Funds are not provided for start-up costs or expansion purposes, nor are funds provided for endowments.)

Among organizations serving Christian Scientists, Clearway is unique because its activity is broad in scope and is not confined to the support of any one facility. In fact, since its inception, Clearway has provided approximately $1,700,000 in financial assistance to care facilities and nursing services throughout the United States and Canada - thanks to the generous support of its contributors.

Based on a recent survey conducted by Clearway about the challenges, goals, and objectives of selected Christian Science care facilities, it became readily apparent that obtaining qualified nurses is the top priority. Because of the shortage of qualified nurses available to serve in care facilities, the decision was made to earmark a greater percentage of Clearway funds to help care facilities meet the cost of nurses training.
In recent years Clearway has offered matching grants to several care facilities to help them raise money. The facility can encourage donations by letting its supporters know that, for each dollar contributed, Clearway will donate a matching amount. Experience has shown that this method achieves a more successful contribution campaign than there would have been without the matching grant program.

The activity of Clearway Foundation is under the guidance of a Board of Trustees, each of whom is a class taught Christian Scientist. The Board receives no remuneration for its services, and administrative costs are very low. Prayer characterizes our efforts to express wisdom, prudence, and compassion in making decisions.

The teachings of Christian Science to love God with all our heart and to love our neighbor are reasons enough to impel us to give generously and come to the aid of our fellowman.

CONTACTS:

For more information about Clearway Foundation, Inc. or to make a contribution:

Phone:
714-241-3867

Address:
272 Bucknell Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Executive Secretary:
Lois Larsen
loislarsen@sbcglobal.net

Web site:
www.clearwayfoundation.org