Last year, more than 133 million taxpayers got refunds, and this year the IRS expects an average return of $2,733! Tithing is a challenge but why not try it out by giving the first 10% of your tax refund to help someone in need in North America? 

Just think, if you are getting the average tax return of $2,733, ten percent is only $273.30.  But this donation of unexpected money, money you have lived without all year long, could help provide:

Food for the hungry
Occupation for the jobless
Clothing for the naked
Understanding for the hopeless
Shelter for the homeless

Donating 10% of your tax refund to FOCUS North America, or even donating all of it, will not only make a difference immediately... It could change a life!

For those we serve,

Fr. Justin

PS - If you are getting impatient wondering where your refund is, the IRS has made it easy to track refunds so you can plan ahead for your donation. You must wait at least one week if you filed electronically, or 28 days if you mailed it. To find your refund, visit the IRS Web site or call them 1-800-829-1954. You must have your social security number, your filing status, and the refund amount.  Thanks for considering making a 10% donation of your refund check to FOCUS North America to help the poor here at home!

1 Chronicles 29:13-14
13 “Now therefore, our God,
We thank You
And praise Your glorious name.

14 But who am I, and who are my people,
That we should be able to offer so willingly as this?
For all things come from You,
And of Your own we have given You."