Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes several charitable-giving tax changes scheduled to begin in 2026. While these changes don’t take effect immediately, they may influence decisions you’re considering before the end of 2025. Here is a summary of what’s coming and how it may affect your planning.

Eight years ago, Kelly and her husband, David, decided they wanted to build community and find ways for their neighborhood to serve others. Along with their nextdoor neighbors, they invited people on their street to come to a workday at our previous Women and Children’s Center location.

For much of Vanessa’s life, the holidays were anything but happy. She started using marijuana when she was 10 to numb the pain of being abused. It didn’t help. By 17, she was using meth. For years she cycled between prison and homelessness.

When Terry set out on a motorcycle trip 20 years ago, he assumed he’d have a great time. He always did. But what he wasn’t expecting was how that trip connected him to the Mission.