> **Department of Veterans Affairs**
>
> **Canandaigua/Rochester VA Medical Center**
>
> **400 Fort Hill Ave**
>
> **Canandaigua, NY 14424**

[Guidelines for Donations]{.underline}

> All donations must go through Voluntary Service. If wards or clinics
> approach a service organization or volunteer for a specific donation,
> check with Voluntary Service at 585-393-7761 to ensure it is
> appropriate and necessary. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 8301, VA is
> authorized to accept donations or gifts for the benefit of patients.
> The Internal Revenue Service has announced that under the Tax Code,
> donations to the Department of

Veterans Affairs General Post Fund for exclusively public purposes are
deductible from federal income taxes in the manner and to the extent
allowable. The announcement reflects the tax law provision with
donations deductible as "donations to the United States."

### Donations to support any of the Department's programs are deductible whether the donor directs that the donated funds be used for specific purpose or allow the Department to decide how the donated funds will be used. We value the selection for your monetary donation and appreciate your generosity. 

### Voluntary Service staff is committed to making certain that your donation is used for the sole purpose of your intent. Please feel free to contact us at any time at 585-393-7761.

###### **[Monetary Donations]{.underline}**

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-   The following accounts in the General Post Funds were established to
    meet the needs of veteran patients.

-   All correspondence with a monetary donation should include the
    donor's name and address, to indicate where the letter of
    acknowledgement is to be sent to and what the donation should be
    used for. Letters of acknowledgement/receipts will be sent
    automatically.

-   Address checks to VAVS with the desired account (see below) and mail
    to: VA Medical Center, c/o Voluntary Service (135), Canandaigua, New
    York 14424.

## Specific Accounts and Assigned Fund Control Numbers

-   ***Canteen Coupon Book Account (#1606)***: This account is used to
    purchase canteen coupon books for indigent hospitalized veterans.

-   ***Patient Representative/Social Service Emergency Account
    (#1608):*** This account assists in transportation home for
    discharged patient as well as a variety of emergent veteran needs.

-   ***Winter Haven/Stand Down Account (#1609):*** This account is used
    to purchase needed items to benefit homeless veterans programs.

-   ***Birthday Program Account (#1611***): This account is used to
    purchase practical birthday gifts for all hospitalized veterans.

-   ***National Events, Including Golden Age Games (#1612*):** Used to
    assist in providing patients transportation to the national events
    and related recreational program costs.

-   ***Recreation Supplies and Services Account (#1613):*** Funds are
    used to provide recreational outings/supplies for out hospitalized
    veterans and veterans in structured outpatient programs. Funds
    donated for a specific building should be earmarked accordingly on
    the check for proper record keeping.

-   ***VAVS Holiday/Christmas Account (#1614):*** This fund is used to
    purchase individual Christmas gifts for our hospitalized veterans
    and outpatients in structured VA Programs.

-   ***Transportation Account (#1619):*** This account is used to
    provide an additional wheelchair accessible van for patient
    transportation to off-station recreational activities and related
    transportation needs.

-   ***WWII Commemorative Garden Account (#1620***): Used to provide
    plantings in the memorial garden outside of Bldg 8 as well as
    engraving on the wall. The garden is for the use of all patients and
    designed to allow veterans a place to enjoy a safe and secure
    outdoor environment and therapeutic value. (see attachment)

-   ***General Purpose Account/Canandaigua (#1627) or General Purpose
    Account/ROPC (#1628***): This is the most versatile and beneficial
    account and generally where donations are most needed. Purchase
    could include equipment needs, recreation program needs, program
    supplies, patient refreshments, etc. Please be sure to specify
    either Canandaigua or ROPC on your check.

-   ***VAVS Committee (#1629):*** This account is used to help support
    volunteer programs such as the Annual Volunteer Picnic, National
    Volunteer Week and the Volunteer Awards Banquet. Contributions
    should be made payable to "VAVS Committee".

-   ***Day Treatment Center Account Canandaigua (#1631) and Day
    Treatment Center Account Rochester (#1630):*** Used to provide for
    program supplies and recreational outings for outpatient
    participants. Please specify either Canandaigua or ROPC on your
    check.

-   ***Mental Health Intensive Case Management (#1632***): Used to
    provide for program supplies/recreational outings for outpatient
    participants.

-   ***Vet Center; Rochester (#1633***): Used for program supplies and
    recreational outings for outpatient participants in this program.

-   ***3 Bldg. Serenity Garden Account (#1634)***: Used for garden
    related expenses

-   ***Veterans Heritage Museum (#1637)***: Used to purchase items
    necessary for the museum

-   ***Chaplain Account***: This account is used to purchase items
    needed for this program. Please specify Protestant, Catholic or
    Jewish faiths.

-   ***Volunteer Transportation Program***: Funds donated for the
    purchase of a new or replacement van for the DAV VTN Program are to
    be sent directly to the DAV Chapter of one's choice. DAV Chapter 4;
    POB 998, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or DAV Chapter 15; POB 60783,
    Rochester, NY 14606

-   ***Palliative Care/Hospice (#1640)***: Used to support this program

-   ***OIF/OEF (Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom
    (1644)***: ***):*** Funds will be used for the needs of OIF/OEF
    veterans returning from active duty service, their families and
    outreach events.

**[Material Donation Procedure]{.underline}**

A donation sheet must accompany all gifts or material donations.
Donation sheets are available in the Voluntary Service Lounge, at
Canandaigua or in the Volunteer Sign-In Area at ROPC. Acknowledgement
letters are generated by donation sheets that are received. It is
extremely important that all donation sheets be legible and should
include pertinent information such as the complete name and address of
the donor.

Material donations should be either new or in good condition.
Regulations may vary on certain items. If you are doubtful about the
acceptance of an item, contact Voluntary Service at 585-393-7761. A
variety of ongoing items are needed such as:

**[Continuous Needs]{.underline}**

**Denture Grip Coffee Prepaid phone cards**

**Backpacks Baby shampoo Denture Cleaner**

**Dry Skin Cream Nail Clippers Shaving Cream**

**Slipper Socks Deodorant Underwear**

**Toothbrushes Crew Socks (white) Talcum Powder**

**Toothpaste Hand and body lotion Disposable Razors**

**Comb/brushes Tote bags Writing Paper and envelopes Puzzle books
Current Magazines Postage stamps**

**Recreation equipment Crossword Puzzles Greeting Cards Coffee makers
Sugar, Creamer, Stirrers**

**Paperback books Non Perishable food items**

**Baking mixes Tickets for Sporting Events**

**Non-Alcoholic Beer (cans) Tickets for Entertainment**

**Paper products; plates, cups, napkins**

**Winter coats, shoes, and boots**

**Gift Cards (Walmart, Wegmans, Tops, etc) please specify ward**

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Volunteers and Service Organizations.........

**Have your name inscribed on our WWII Memorial Granite Wall!!**

Our WWII memorial granite wall has been erected. It is beautiful and
there is plenty of room for you and/or your service organization to have
a name inscribed. Engraved expressions of sympathy, good wishes, love to
a family member or a close friend or acknowledgements to those men and
women who have served our country can also be imprinted.

A minimum donation of \$150.00 for an individual and \$300.00 for a
service organization/corporation will ensure that you and/or your
organization are recognized on our commemorative granite wall. Donation
levels are listed below. If you would like to reserve your space on the
wall, please choose either the 20 or 30 letter block and complete the
spaces (including blanks between words) with what you would like
engraved. Make your checks payable to "WWII Commemorative Garden" and
mail to voluntary Service (135), VA Medical Center, 400 Fort Hill Ave,
Canandaigua, NY 14424. If you have further questions or concerns, please
contact Voluntary Service at 585-393-7761. Voluntary Service will send a
letter announcing the completion of your inscription for your viewing.

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### Individual Donation = \$150.00 Service Organization/Corporation Donation = \$300.00

**Please designate by a star following the name if the individual is a
veteran**

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## 30 Spaces

**Individual Donation = \$200.00 Service Organization/Corporation
Donation = \$400.00**

**Please designate by a star following the name if the individual is a
veteran**

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Revised: November 2008