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LOFDC Donor Newsletter 2023

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LEAP OF FAITH DANCE COMPANY2023 NEWSLETTERWe have been soblessed withincredible growthover the last fewyears! We havefamilies from over 50different zip codes. The Lord has been sogood in blessing uswith amazingfamilies. It isastounding with whatHe has done in our 21years of ministry!To God be the glory! FAR AND WIDE!more than just the dance See all the ways you can donate, getinvolved, and pray for us this season!

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F U N D R A I S E R SThe 2024Father/DaughterDance is beingplanned now! Save the Date:Saturday March 9, 2024We just held our 7th Annual Holiday CraftBazaar! We were blessed to host so manyvendors - returning and new - and had awonderful day ringing in the Christmas Season!

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We need your support to continue to advance Leap of Faith DanceCompany, allowing us to grow the ministry and reach more families forChrist through dance.Become a Friend of Leap of Faith Dance Company by making a financialcontribution to, 1) help us expand our dance scholarship program; 2) assistwith outreach to increase awareness of the LOFDC program; and 3) provideeducation/development opportunities for the LOFDC staff to better serveour youth in this dance program. Please contact our director, Kelley Haney,for more information, or email: info@leapoffaithdancecompany.com.FRIENDS OF LEAP OF FAITHFUN Pledge a monthly gift of$25 - $74: ReceiveLOFDC Window Decal,2 General Admissiontickets to the Year EndRecital, Your Name orOrganization Name in therecital program.FAITH Pledge a monthly giftof $75 - $149: Receive"FUN" incentives, plusLOFDC 1/4 Zip PulloverAthletic Shirt(Additional shirtsavailable $65).FAMILY Pledge a monthly gift of$150 or more: Receive"FUN" & "FAITH" incentives,plus 2 Preferred Seatingtickets to the Year EndRecital and Business Cardadvertising space in theRecital Program.BECOME LOFDC'S ADVOCATE!KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS - Sign up for or RENEW Kroger Community Rewards and LOFDCwill receive a donation for every purchase! Note: signing up for these rewards does NOTreduce your personal rewards.SHOP OUR AMAZON WISHLIST - Visit leapoffaithdancecompany.com and find our AmazonWishlist under the ’Donate’ tab. These items help to provide the best environment possible forour students and families! GIVEBACK.ORG - You can set up an account independent of any company affiliation. Sign upfor a GiveBack account to donate to any 501c3 charity, create fundraisers to raise money foryour favorite causes... all your activity is tracked for easy management. Everything is tax-freewith one easy tax receipt at the end of the year!

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Our program offers children and adults the opportunityto have fun, learn to dance, and understand valuablelife lessons through scripture and Christian music. Weserve students from the Central Ohio area. A mainfocuses of our company is reaching out to studentswho are underprivileged or in financial need, making itpossible for them to participate in dance through thisministry.ContributionsThe scholarship program is funded through individualand corporate contributions. LOFDC is a 501(3)(c)Non-Profit Charitable Organization. All donations aretax deductible. If you, or someone you know, areinterested in contributing to this program, please sendan email to info@leapoffaithdancecompany.com.SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMScholarships - Adopt a DancerThis is an anonymous, tax-deductible program that willallow children from families who cannot afford the extracosts associated with dance class the opportunity toparticipate with dignity. The program entails acceptingfinancial responsibility for a dancer, which includes:Registration FeeClass Outfit- shoes, shirt, shorts and tights Recital CostumeRecital FeeMonthly Fee

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In this year's Christmas production, we explore theinterconnected stories of six individuals, leading to theculmination of the ultimate gift we experience duringthe Christmas season -a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. December 7-102023 CHRISTMAS PRODUCTION Visit our website to purchase tickets: https://leapoffaithdancecompany.com“The Gift”

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YEAR-END RECITALSOur 20th Red Carpet and Year End Celebrationrecitals were a testimony to God’s provision andfaithfulness over these past 20 years! We are blessedto be working towards our 21st annual recital! Save the Date:May 31-June 2, 2024

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PROGRAMSTHE COMPANYOur Company Program is growing! We are so fortunate to have a group of youngstudents who are as passionate about praising the Lord through dance as we are. Donations can be made directly to this program for new training equipment. LOFDC PRO is an innovative and inspirational voice that is changing the professionalcontemporary dance world. This male and female company of six includes all Leap of Faithalumni. The company prides itself on an unsurpassed artistic level of excellence combined witha fearless passion to minister. PRO is grateful for your support as they share the gospel through the art of dancewith multiple audiences.LOFDC PRO

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5 EASY WAYS TOSUPPORT THEMINISTRYC L E A N I N G S U P P L I E S :Due to the unprecedented cleaningrequirements of the Coronavirus pandemic,our cleaning budget has increased nearly 4x.You can help! When you are at the store, graba cleaning supply item for the studio. We needvinegar, bleach, Lysol cleaners, Clorox wipes,paper towels, On Guard, hand sanitizer, Pine-Sol, tissues, etc.A M A Z O N W I S H L I S TYou can support LOFDC by shopping our Amazon Wishlist! From office supplies to studioequipment, these essential items directly support our student’s growth. Your contributions helpcreate an environment of worship through the gift of dance! K R O G E R R E W A R D S :You can support LOFDC just by groceryshopping! Sign up for or renew KrogerCommunity Rewards and LOFDC willreceive a donation for every purchase.This does not reduce your personalrewards. You can sign up today!G I V E B A C K . O R GSign up for a GiveBack account and donate toLOFDC or create fundraisers to raise money forLOFDC. All of your activity is tracked for easymanagement. Everything is tax-free with one easytax receipt at the end of the year! E M P L O Y E RM A T C H I N G :Many employers offer philanthropic programs thatreward employee volunteering or financialdonations to non-profit organizations! Check youremployer's website or HR department foropportunities to reward your volunteer time anddonations with a financial gift to LOFDC.

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offeringLove 2024 GOAL$20,000 STUDIO 1 & 3 NEW FLOORS !GIVE TODAY IN CASHOR ON OUR WEBSITE GI V ING IS N OT J UST ABO U T M A KIN G A D ONA T ION . ..I T 'S A BOU T MA K I NG A D I F FER E NCEKA T HY C ALV I NRaised: $4,600 To Go: $15,400

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THANK YOU!StaffStarsWe are overwhelmed with gratitude for the incrediblesupport we've received from our community. Yourgenerosity has made a significant impact on ourorganization, and we want to extend a heartfelt thanks toevery one of you. From donating paper towels and smalltraining equipment that directly benefits our students, tothe thoughtful contribution of a new TV and viewingsystem for the parents in the lobby, your kindness hastouched every aspect of our work. Please accept ourdeepest appreciation for your generosity and commitmentto our ministry.New ViewingSystem 22ScholarshipStudentsCertificationsdonated

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We are a thriving ministry able to give allglory to God, celebrating 21 years, hosting many events, and mostimportantly, praising Him with the dance! Thank you for your prayers and takingtime to read this newsletter. God bless you!THANK YOU!Created and written by LOFDC Staff 2023 Year-End contributions can be mailedto: Leap of Faith Dance Company355 Cherrington RdWesterville, OH 43081 Or visit our website and click on the donatelink to give through PayPal.www.leapoffaithdancecompany.com

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L E A P O F F A I T H D A N C E C O M P A N Yw w w . l e a p o f f a i t h d a n c e c o m p a n y . c o mMore than just the dance!Connect with us:@lofdc_westerville_oh@LOFDanceCo/leapoffaithdancecompanyinfo@leapoffaithdancecompany.com(614) 901-8325355 Cherrington Rd | Westerville, OH