Soon after the launch of the Community Impact Coalition (CIC), which is fighting potential tax increases on nonprofits, the group posted a slick video on its website featuring charities meeting basic needs.
The music starts upbeat and inspiring. "Nonprofit organizations are the heart of our communities. They feed the country, shelter the homeless, educate children, and support veterans and hard-working Americans. These mission-driven organizations step in where government and business can’t or won’t."
Then the soundtrack turns ominous. "But now their vital work is under threat. Lawmakers in Washington are eyeing nonprofit resources to raise revenue. If these essential services — like medical breakthroughs, disaster relief, and veteran support — were to disappear, the impact on our communities would be devastating." It’s a statement that is undoubtedly true — it’s hard to imagine an America without food banks, shelters and youth-mentoring programs.
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