June 27, 2008

Mr. Franklin Haskell, President

Nashua Area

Interfaith Council

P.O. Box 209

Nashua, NH  03061-0209

Dear Franklin: 

     I received the Nashua Interfaith Council’s $1,500 donation on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.  Needless to say, that I am delighted with this donation and wish to send my sincere and heartfelt appreciation. 

     Your donation will be put to immediate use in funding counseling services to parolees/probationers referred to us from the Nashua Department of Corrections.  The services we will be able to provide because of your donation include the provision of face-to-face counseling services to individuals, couples and families for substance abuse issues, relapse prevention, victims of domestic violence, parenting skills, and for other related diagnoses such as depression, anxiety and personality disorders.  We will also be able to continue to provide a holding environment while individuals await long-term residential therapy options. 

     Thank you for believing in our mission by collaborating with us in such a concrete way.

     Thank you and to the NAIC membership for your generous support. 

Very Truly Yours, 

William J. Manseau, D.Min.

Director Emmaus Institute       

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"It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."--The Christophers

 Emmaus Institute financial advisor, AG Edwards, has informed us that the Emmaus Institute qualifies as a QCD.  What this means is that you can help out the Emmaus Institute while you get tax benefits.  Take advantage of this potential opportunity before 2007 ends. 

As a result of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, if you’re age 70½ or older, you can make qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) in 2007 of up to $100,000 per taxpayer per year directly from your IRA to your choice of qualified charities with no federal tax consequences.  In other words, a QCD lets you avoid incurring federal income taxes on mandatory distributions you don’t need.  In addition, a QCD removes assets from your estate, which could benefit your wealth transfer strategy.  It may also help you avoid being bumped into a higher tax bracket.  You can make a donation by clicking the paypal button located at the right of this blog post. This is a safe, confidential and easy way to donate.  Donations are aknowledged with a thank you letter.  You can also mail in a donation to:        

The Emmaus Institute 

154 Broad Street 

Nashua, NH 03063

For more information contact: wmanseau@emmausinstituteinc.org

Dear Reader, Chances are that if you are reading this blog either you or a family member have at some time in your life been affected by a psychological or spiritual dilemma.  You may have looked for assistance in solving this dilemma by seeking the services of a counselor. You may have suffered with the loss or chronic illness of a loved one.  Maybe you have been laid off from a job or your spouse has run off with a younger person.  The point I am trying to make is that as much as we don’t want to admit it sometimes: “Life gets to us”.  These and other stressors may result in depression, anxiety or addictions.

The Emmaus Institute Counseling services counselors have been able to help people to function better under some of life’s curve balls.  How have we been able to do this for 25 years?  Because people like you have cared enough to contribute to our “Samaritan Fund”.  This fund assists our counselors to provide mental health services to the uninsured and the under insured.  A prevailing ethic of Pastoral Care is that no one is turned away due to inability to pay.  To learn more about our services click this link: http://www.emmausinstituteinc.org/index.cfm

Won’t you help us to continue to help by making a donation to the Emmaus Institute today?  During this season of giving help us to continue to give our services by becoming an Emmaus Institute benefactor.  We are a 501c3 tax exempt, non-profit organization and all contributions are tax deductible.

To donate on-line via pay pal click the paypal button link located at the right of this page.  You can also make a donation by mail. Donations should be made payable to the Emmaus Institute, Inc. and sent to: The Emmaus Institute Counseling Services, Inc. 154 Broad St. Nashua, NH  03063For more information about giving opportunities contact Dr. William Manseau, Director at 603-886-3760 or wmanseau@emmausinstituteinc.org Best wishes to all for a blessed holiday season,

Dr. William J. Manseau, D.Min.