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LET US RISE HIGHER

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were characterized by uncertainty. Each day brought with it some new obstacle that required our full attention, only to be outdone by whatever obstacle came next. Though much is still unknown, one thing has become abundantly clear: you are our guiding star, and our inspiration for what comes next!

Thank you to everyone who has played a part in supporting us through these difficult times. We have been overwhelmed by your support these past nine months, whether you joined us at our virtual gala, donated to our Rise Together campaign, attended one of our virtual events, or turned your unused tickets into a donation. Thanks to these gifts, we have been able to offer virtual school programming, stream play readings of the classics you love, and plan for a safe reopening. As we find ourselves approaching the holidays and the end of the calendar year, we are reminded that the weeks ahead – which are normally a time of great joy and celebration at ANW – are filled with significant challenges. The pandemic continues to affect our ability to earn revenue, which is why we have relaunched our Rise Together campaign to help us maintain our facilities, offset programmatic costs, and support our staff. The theatre is resilient, but we can’t do it alone. All in all, we hope to rise higher than ever, and you have shown us how that is possible.
 
As you know from experience, art opens our hearts and minds. It shifts our energy and perspective. And it brings us together through our collective stories and lessons needed to helps us grow and appreciate life. As we have seen some of you return as supporters, become new donors, or even go above and beyond, we know it is because you have felt a connection to our art and community. We aren’t going anywhere and we intend to do everything we can to preserve that feeling until we can gather again, but we cannot do it without our community.  Will you support A Noise Within’s future with a gift today? Your past support has brought us this far, and you can help us take our next steps. Ensure our future by donating today! 
 
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,  

Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott
Producing Artistic Directors

P.S. – We also ask that you consider donating your ticket credits if you have not yet done so – and thanks to those of you who already have!  You can do so by contacting Development Director Patti Miller at (626) 356-3103 or via email at pmiller@anoisewithin.org. If you have any questions about your past support for our Education Department or General Operating, please feel free to contact us as well.

COVID Relief Updates 

The economic relief bill is making donating to charities more convenient and encouraged than ever! As part of the new stimulus package set forth by the United States government, you now have the ability to donate up to $300 “above the line” to a nonprofit organization for which you will receive a 100% tax deduction on your 2020 tax return. Whether you itemize your deductions or not, making a cash donation up to $300 under this new bill to A Noise Within will help us support our staff, artists, and keep the local economy running. 

If you are considering a donation, please think of the nonprofit organizations that have had to close their doors and cancel programming. If not ANW, someone. 

Ways to Give:

 

 

 

Matching Gifts Double or triple the impact of your gift, and experience a higher level of benefits, by accessing your employer’s matching gift program (corporate philanthropy is also incentivized through the CARES Act, please contact your employer for more details). We are registered through YourCause if you have the ability to request a matching gift from your company through this organization. Our matching gift supporters include: IBM, Capital Group, Fidelity, Disney, and more. If you are employed by one of these organizations, consider requesting a match to A Noise Within to essentially double your gift. For more information and ways to give (including IRA Contribution, Charitable Gift Annuities, Stock Transfer, and Planned Giving), please visit: anoisewithin.org/support-us/ways-to-give/individual-giving/

CARES Act Benefits The CARES Act is making donating to charities more convenient and encouraged than ever! As part of the stimulus package set forth by the United States government, tax payers who usually take the standard deduction now have an incentive to donate up to $300 “above the line” to a nonprofit organization, which is 100% tax-deductible on your 2020 tax return (filed in 2021). Donors who typically itemize their deductions can now deduct 100% of their donations from AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) rather than the previous limit of 60%. Whether you itemize your deductions or not, making a donation under this new Act to A Noise Within will help us support our staff, artists, and keep the local economy running.* For more information and ways to give (including IRA Contribution, Charitable Gift Annuities, Stock Transfer, and Planned Giving), please visit: anoisewithin.org/support-us/ways-to-give/individual-giving/ *A Noise Within is not offering tax advice—please consult your accounting or tax professional to determine how these new rules may affect your individual circumstances.

Please contact our Development staff below if you are having trouble making your contribution. Due to the coronavirus closure, our staff is working remotely and can be reached on their mobile devices: 

Development Director, Patti Anne Miller: (817) 991-5594 

Institutional Giving Manager, Zach Davidson: (303) 517-1529  

Development Assistant, Cynthia Naideau: (631) 662-5080