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A week ago, I heard from several charities that Guatemala is wanting to impose a tax on ALL containers of donations. They have stopped all containers until March 15th when new rules will be announced. The tax could be as much as 30% and would be devastating to the many charities and missions relying on donations from the US.
Tomorrow, March 1st, Gregory Giagnocavo will be talking about this new tax on Good Morning Guatemala 7:00AM to 8:30AM. You can listen to the show through supercadena.com.
Spanish speakers are encouraged to call the show and stress the importance of keeping charitable contributions unburdened by this tax. The number is 502 (2) 421 5376.
Here's a wonderful picture of Carlos and Claire Stressing of Wisconsin, probably warming themselves after a play in the snow. Carlos has undoubtedly taken well to his little sister.
A little bit under a year ago, I got to know a very special couple in the midst of one of the most horrendous adoptions I have ever heard of. This couple stayed strong and went to incredible lengths to bring their daughter home. I am not at liberty to divulge the specifics of their case or who they worked with, but I will say that their attorney was banned by the Embassy. But this couple never gave up and alas their daughter Amaya is home safe.
So to Troy, Lisa, and Amaya - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
NOTE: due to the possibility of litigation against Guatadopt, we have edited this post, deleted the comments, and closed the thread to future comments.
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February 28, 2005
Taxation on Donations
A week ago, I heard from several charities that Guatemala is wanting to impose a tax on ALL containers of donations. They have stopped all containers until March 15th when new rules will be announced. The tax could be as much as 30% and would be devastating to the many charities and missions relying on donations from the US.
Tomorrow, March 1st, Gregory Giagnocavo will be talking about this new tax on Good Morning Guatemala 7:00AM to 8:30AM. You can listen to the show through supercadena.com.
Spanish speakers are encouraged to call the show and stress the importance of keeping charitable contributions unburdened by this tax. The number is 502 (2) 421 5376.
You may also email comments before the show to gmg977@emisorasunidas.com
Lets hope and pray that they will reconsider the consequences to the many charities who depend on outside contributions.
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February 22, 2005
Pic of the Week
Here's a wonderful picture of Carlos and Claire Stressing of Wisconsin, probably warming themselves after a play in the snow. Carlos has undoubtedly taken well to his little sister.
Posted by Kevin at 07:35 AM | Permalink | Comments (2)
February 14, 2005
Welcome Home Amaya!!!!
A little bit under a year ago, I got to know a very special couple in the midst of one of the most horrendous adoptions I have ever heard of. This couple stayed strong and went to incredible lengths to bring their daughter home. I am not at liberty to divulge the specifics of their case or who they worked with, but I will say that their attorney was banned by the Embassy. But this couple never gave up and alas their daughter Amaya is home safe.
So to Troy, Lisa, and Amaya - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
NOTE: due to the possibility of litigation against Guatadopt, we have edited this post, deleted the comments, and closed the thread to future comments.
Posted by Kevin at 09:24 AM | Permalink | Comments (21)