November Trivia Question:
 When did WWI End? (Answer is in THIS newsletter)
Happy 1st Birthday to Our November Pups
Jen 11-11-17
Skully 11-22-17
Tommi 11-27-17
After Black Friday and  Cyber Monday Comes.....
Your One Gift to PAALS is a Gift for Many.
PAALS just celebrated a decade of service this year. We couldn't have helped so many people gain independence without the support of those who know that a well-trained service dog provides a life of independence. Whether it is a mobility dog saving someone's energy, a veteran battling the effects of combat, or an educational facility dog motivating a child to learn, lives are changed through PAALS. YOU can be an important part of those changes. YOU make those changes happen by supporting PAALS. Your donation says you believe in what we do for others. Make us a part of your holiday season of giving.                                                                                   DONATE for #GivingTuesday
Have You Made Your Holiday Social Plans?
PAALS Annual Graduation Is A MUST
It may not be  The Nutcracker or the Singing Christmas Tree, but YOUR heart and spirit WILL be moved beyond your wildest dreams by this event. PAALS graduation embodies what the season of giving is all about-restoring HOPE. Celebrate with us as we recognize the service dogs that have gone to work in 2017, providing independence and enriching lives. Meet Lonnie, Ross, and Lily and their partners. Hear personal stories of triumph that will lead your heart into the spirit of the season, and spend time with the PAALS family. It does not matter whether you know them personally or not. Each team touches us all in one way or another. Please join PAALS in celebration. 
Need Some Extra Spending Money for Holidays?
Split the Jackpot with PAALS.
Currently the amount is already over $250. Half of that can be yours . Drawing is November 11th, not only Veterans Day, but also the birthday of PAALS pup in training Jen. We've been watching this gorgeous little girl grow, posting pics and video of her as she goes through all her puppy stages. Now, she turns 1 in just a few days and will head into her second year of training. Who knows??? Maybe Jen will go on to serve a veteran or first-responder. Help us ensure that Jen and other PAALS pups get the are provided the best training and support to become service dogs. YOU get to say that you were a part of her success, and..... maybe you'll get a little spending  money to help with your holiday giving. 
Answer to trivia question: November 11, 11 PM, 1918
Company Gift Matching
Philanthropy is worked into our personal budgets, but did you know that your employer may also work corporate philanthropy into their yearly financial planning in the form of employee gift matching? Companies will match gifts to nonprofits that their employees make. To find out if your company does this, click on the link below. 
Planned Giving/Financial Planning Event
Provided Beneficial and Worthwhile Information
PAALS recently had the pleasure of hosting a financial planning and planned giving luncheon at the Lourie Center. Bill Harwood with Blackbridge Financial spoke on the options for saving for the future. 529 College funds were discussed as well as strategies for making the most of a 401K. Bill emphasized the importance of creating and updating a will so that loved ones are provided for in one's absence. Bill also discussed how one can continue to provide for a favorite charity after death through annuities and charitable giving trusts. For a complete list of options on charitable planned giving visit PAALS Legacy Society page at  Planned Giving   or to learn more about financial planning contact                       Bill Harwood
                                                                                         803.736.2020. 
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Meet Our Top Sponsors/Partners for November
To visit the Coldwell Banker Realtor's  page. 
Working With PAALS to Serve Veterans .
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About PAALS
PAALS is South Carolina 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to enriching and empowering children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service dogs and providing animal assisted educational and recreational activities. PAALS relies on a network of volunteers and private donations to perform this mission. PAALS does not receive any government funding. PAALS is the only Assistance Dog International (ADI) accredited program based in South Carolina.