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MiCleft is in great need of legal aide to assist us with securing our 501(c)3 status.

We greatly appreciate donations of all kinds, but unfortunately cannot offer tax exemptions at this time.

Please call us if you'd like to make a gift donation or would like to know what about our administrative needs!

Below is a list of related FAQ for your convenience.

Is MiCleft a state-funded program?
No. We do, however, communicate with several state resource representatives and are being allowed to display MiCleft literature in several facilities.
There are plans in the works, but you'll have to wait till mid February for the official announcement!

How is MiCleft funded? What is your non-profit status?
The Michigan Cleft Network and MiCleft.org web site design were developed and initially financed by the founder, Teresa Croughen. MiCleft relies on network participants, members of our communities and medical professionals/companies gifts and donations.
We are a non-profit organization in the process of securing a 501(c)3 license. We cannot offer tax-exemption for donations at this time, however, need all the help we can get! We greatly appreciate all donations, large and small. Contributors can specify how the gift is distributed. For example, they can make donations to the network as a whole, or they can specify that it be used for postage or parking fees.
We are always eager to speak with companies interested in sponsoring or endorsing MiCleft, offering large donations or grants.
Donations can be made by US Postal Service or on-line via PayPal through our pathfinder partners AboutFaceUSA and cleftAdvocate.
The time involved in becoming a 501(c)3 organization can be anywhere from 1-4 years. There are also large expenses included; legal fees, administration; securing a board of directors, documentation fees and more.
Please contact MiCleft for mailing address and PayPal information today!

How are you affiliated with cleftAdvocate?
MiCleft is a Pathfinder Partner Organization, and program of cleftAdvocate. MiCleft works in conjunction with cleftAdvocate's Pathfinder Outreach Network. MiCleft is the Michigan-based network. We refer to our Michigan Pathfinders as 'MiCleft Angels' and Network Volunteers. I can't afford a big donation, is there something else I can do?
The first and incredibly easy step is becoming a Network Volunteer! You can make a difference without giving us one dime.
MiCleft currently operates in an in-home office environment. As you can imagine, all donations (whether $5 or a large sum) is greatly appreciated and put to good use! Please don't feel that you have to give a lot in order to help in great ways. Funding is needed for smaller scale tasks such as: printing, utilities, gasoline, toll-free fees, monthly phone usage, family transportation (taxi to/from hospitals), web site hosting fees, postage, and more.
MiCleft cannot offer tax-exemption for your donations at this time. We are in the process of securing a 501(c)3 status. Understand that becoming licensed is very expensive and we're in great need of individuals and/or companies that are willing to endorse or sponsor the MiCleft. You can also make a difference, by speaking to friends, family, co-workers, your employer and other community members about making a donation.
You can support our efforts by becoming a Network Volunteer. Support us by donating your time and personal skills!We're in need of promotional support (speaking with professionals and families in your immediate area), help with scheduling classes, introductions and hospital visits, assistance in web site management, publishing newsletters, literature distribution, involvement with fundraisers, and many odd tasks, such as accompanying a family during clinic rotation, offering delivery service or transportion, and more.etc. There are also administrative tasks, large and small such as; answering phones, stuffing new parent packets, responding to website inquiries, inventory management of literature, feeding supplies, and more.
We're waiting to hear from you - submit this volunteer form, call 888-MICLEFT or email us today! I'm a nurse at Providence and would like to help families there. Can I choose how my contribution is used?
MiCleft is happy to apply donations/contributions in specific areas where funding is needed, or to a specific hospital. The contribution is made by you - therefore, the choice is yours. Hospitals and physicians are often silent participants in the MiCleft Parental Petty Fund. Inquire whether you can be directly involved with this emergency-relief program or if you'd like more information on how to involve your physician or medical facility, contact us by email, or phone 888-MICLEFT. I'm a L&D Nurse and would like to help new parents of babies born with clefts. Can you point me in the right direction?
We encourage families and medical professionals to educate and 'spread the word' to others by means of offering literature, personal stories, forwarding the MiCleft URL, etc. But getting word to employers, physicians and hospital administration is VERY IMPORTANT. MiCleft Pathfinder Coordinators can help enable nurses and practitioners to be knowledgeable and helpful to parents of children born with clefts. Think of how grateful a new parent would be after delivery, if his/her nurse had experience feeding a newborn with a cleft palate! Pathfinder Coordinators are trained to facilitate educational classes, securing private appointments, and how best be directly involved when speaking with your co-workers. We'll also supply the facility with the essential resources and literature so new parents go home fully equipped and informed of what steps to take, involving: public assistance, insurance coverage, connecting with other families in their area, contact phone numbers and more. Please contact MiCleft to begin your journey as a Volunteer Pathfinder Coordinator! I've got several baby items that I'm no longer using. Is there a need for nicely used Habermans? I also have clothing, carrier, swing, etc.
If your child was born with cleft lip and palate, you know that special feeding units are expensive. We welcome all 'gently used' gifts. Someone from the administrative team will either pick up items at your convenience or arrange shipping, no charge to you. MiCleft can 'hold' these items until they are needed by a family or you can place a free listing advertisement in our FreeOrCheap area of the Community Forum. The same options hold true for general baby items. There are several families that are in great need of diapers, formula, toys, clothing and baby essentials. For more information on donating OR getting personal assistance to your needs, contact MiCleft. We subscribe to the HONcode principles of The Health On Net FoundationUpdated 5/16/2006

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