COSTS & EXPENSES

     Many people often ask how much it costs to keep a program like Miles of Smiles running.  Well, it's hard to say for sure what our exact budget is due to the ever-changing cost of living!  One thing that we do know for sure though is that we have 10 to 12 horses to feed and care for throughout the year.  It is estimated that the cost per horse is $12.00 per day to keep one horse, and therefore the care of our horses alone comes to $52,560.00 per year!!  We also have the upkeep of the property and equipment, and regular utility bills, as well!

Interested in making a contribution to Miles of Smiles??  Please contact Program Manager,
Mrs. Sara Brown
at 620-260-9997
or email:  miles_of_smiles@sbcglobal.net

Organizations, social groups, businesses and individuals can all help meet the needs of our program!  A contribution of any size is greatly appreciated.  MOST contributions are tax deductible.  Please contact your tax advisor.

When planning your estate or thinking of long term giving, you might want to consider
Miles of Smiles!

MOS has drop-off boxes at
our office and at
Garden True Value.  All items can also be given to any board member!

Adopt a Rider Program

On occasion, businesses and/or individuals choose to Adopt-A-Rider when donating to the program.
The monies may be set aside for a specific individual (whom will be contacted), or the monies are put in
a fund for any rider who wishes to apply.  If you would like to become
a sponsor for this program, an application must be filled out and reviewed by the Board of Directors.   Please contact the Miles of Smiles office at 620-260-9997 or email   miles_of_smiles@sbcglobal.net .

Miles of Smiles
PO Box 426
901 W Maple
Garden City, KS 67846
620-260-9997
miles_of_smiles@sbcglobal.net
 

• Volunteers to help with riding lessons during Spring, Summer and Fall
   

• Volunteers to help serve on committees, such as Fundraising, Property Maintenance and so on!
   

• A Grant Writer
   

• Retirement homes for our aged horses who have given so much
   

• A tractor or Bob Cat to maneuver large bales of hay or do other big jobs
   

• A NEW LOAFING BARN FOR OUR HORSES (The old one is falling apart!)
   

• A Service Group for special "work day" projects
   

• Physical Therapist
   

• Occupational Therapist
   

• Pay off MOS Mortgage
   

• Build on classroom / restroom facilities to arena
   

• Replace OLD run-down barns
   

• Replace all old automatic waterers
   

• Financing to pay good instructors

OTHER WAYS TO HELP FINANCIALLY

  Donations to support various projects of the program such as…

-Rider Scholarships
-Adopt-A-Rider Sponsors
-Adopt-A-Horse Sponsorships
-Feed and Equipment
-General Operating Funds

$1,000  -  Golden Horseshoe
$500  -  Silver Saddle
$250  -  Bronze Bridle
$100  -  Purple Reins
$50  -  Teal Helmet

Give US Your USED...

Cell Phones
Ink Cartridges
Aluminum Cans

We have drop-off boxes at our office and at Garden True Value.  These items can also be given to any board member!

The forms below may be downloaded
as an MS Word Document or in
Adobe PDF file format.

Click button to download
a free copy of Adobe Reader

MILES OF SMILES
DONATION FORM
CLICK HERE for Word Form
CLICK HERE for pdf Form

List of
FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS!
CLICK HERE for Word Form
CLICK HERE for pdf Form

OTHER 2009
CONTRIBUTORS
CLICK HERE for Word Form
CLICK HERE for pdf Form

Donate your used vehicles to Miles Of Smiles, and get a tax deduction!

• Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, jet skies, snowmobiles, motor homes, buses and even airplanes can be donated.  It doesn't even have to run, you just need to have a clear title.
• You will receive a tax letter containing the allowable tax value listed for your vehicle.  Consult your tax advisor for more information about this, as the law has recently changed.
• There is no cost to you!  Donation Line pays for towing your vehicle, and they have service available nationwide.
• All you need is to have the title in hand when you call or log on.  Answer a few questions about the vehicle, fill in the odometer reading and sign the title, and schedule a pick-up time.
• You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
• Call the number or visit the website listed below to find out what other items can be donated, and for more information!

CALL 877-CARS-4US
(227-7487) ext. 1651
(the extension # is how the donation gets applied to Miles of Smiles!)
or donate online at
www.donationline.com

Check out the
MOS Brochure

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you must have Adobe Reader.
(PDF Format - CLICK on icon above for free download)