Someone once said that thoughtful giving begins with thoughts on giving. In other words, you must start with a giving spirit and then match that spirit to whatever moves you.

Do you care about children? You could read to children in Cardinal Center's Head Start Program. Or donate to a fundraiser that supports our children's programs like WIC, Healthy Families, or First Steps.

Want to help people with disabilities? Cardinal Center has several programs and ways to give. You could become a visiting friend for someone in Cardinal Center's programs. Or your financial donation can help stem the many cuts in our Medicaid funding.

In fact, Cardinal Center's programs are so diverse that we probably have something to move your giving spirit. Please check out the "Giving Opportunities" pages on our web site or call our Development Department at (574) 371-1344. You can also e-mail me at candyt@cardinalcenter.org to discuss your thoughtful giving.