An Email with a few questions ???

I will answer these as best as I can
"If someone wanted a tax receipt how do figure on what the value is?"If we get things itemized we go by a value guide.Example:12 baby bottles used-2.75 for 6 bottles. 5 dresses used and good conditions-$2.oo each, If items are not listed with quantity then 1 white trash bag full value $60.00 .1 black trash bag full$80.00.Because we have no way of knowing what is in the bags.If we are donated new items and the tags are still on them then we credit the exact price on tags.
"Why do you deliver items instead of letting us come to you to get them or pick them out?"
We do not have a building so we do this out of our home/garage.We also know most of the people we help do not have transportation.We want to make certain there are no Mercedes with 3 car garage at the home we are helping.We do not make anyone fill out any forms or show us personal records.Although some offer it.We feel most people are embarrassed enough to ask for help.Although the economy puts alot of them in this position.
How long has Reys Of Hope been around?We have been around 41/2 yrs.Which we would not be able to without generous people donating .Also being fairly healthy helps so we can do pick ups and deliveries.
Where do you find the people to help?Occasionally some are referred to us.Some by word of mouth.A few we have helped in the past.Then if we see a post on the Internet that is continuously asking for help we might get in touch with them.Meet them ,then evaluate their situation as best as we can.A couple times a year another organization might ask us to help a family that is in our area and not in theirs.
Does Fr John have any other organizations?Yes,his first organization is http://holyangelsOrphanage.blogspot.com/
this is an orphanage located in Haiti.After 10 years being involved with Haiti FR John thought it would be nice to do something for families in New Jersey.When we all met including my sister Peachess it was decided to be a part of The Holy Angels .And the people who help us have been very receptive.
What type of people donate to your organization?Most are very generous people and they will wait until we can schedule a pick up thats convenient for both of us.Those people donate from the heart.Others just want to get rid of stuff as fast as they can and are impatient on our schedule.Then there are very few people who donate because there are items left from someone that has died.We like the ones who donate from the heart.