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Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center offers unique educational experiences infused with the spirit of camaraderie and adventure to enrich, and enhance, the lives of its participants.
Our expert instructors share stimulating information through in-depth lectures, field trips, and cultural excursions. We are a campground and recreational facility devoted to enhancing the lives of the youth, disadvantaged, disabled and the elderly.
We are dedicated to promoting life skills, mentoring, and recreation for the disadvantaged youth, handicapped, senior citizen and low income families in the Appalachian region. A non profit 501(3)c organizationAbout Us
Local Youth At-Risk
Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc., is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit corporation established in Grainger County, Tennessee.The organization has several unique programs they wish to offer, such as a camping/recreational programs that will offer a variety of outdoor lessons, education, and activities to at-risk and physically- and/or developmentally-challenged youth, while connecting people across generations and socioeconomic barriers.
Our programs offer promotion of social responsibility, accountability and overall mental, emotional, and physical wellness in participating young Appalachian children and local elderly. The programs for disadvantaged youth, handicapped and elderly to enjoy activities like camping, boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, mentoring, life and social skills.
In Appalachia during year 2000 there were 237,251 felony offenses committed in the states comprising much of the heart of Appalachia and the Southeast by children under the age of 18. Yet studies confirm for children who participate regularly in outdoor recreational activities that bring all types of people together, sharing common experiences, etc., they are less likely to become delinquent than those children who have had limited exposure to such situations. Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "Clinch Mountain") has the wonderful opportunity to help decrease these frightening local statistics by providing at-risk children in this region with a positive, educational outdoor experience that is supplemented by mentoring experiences with caring adults---elderly adults who will act as surrogate grandparents.
It is a generally accepted idea that children living in at-risk or poverty stricken situations are often ill-afforded any opportunity to take part in outdoor activities that introduce them to lessons to be learned in nature, and expose them to a variety of caring individuals...the lack of which can bear serious detrimental setbacks to their futures as responsible adults. Whether the reasons for this lack of outdoor experience be geographic separation, social ineptness, or as is most often the case, financial inability...disadvantaged children are often left by the wayside when it comes to learning some of nature's most valuable lessons.
Mother Nature
Many people view Mother Nature as one of the original educators of those lessons concerning respect for others, respect for life and "things" not yours, as well as personal responsibility for one's actions. Clinch Mountain understands that nature's precedents can prove invaluable to the life of a child living in socio-economically compromised situation--hence their programs will prove to be priceless to those who participate. We are a not-for-profit organization that provides exceptional learning adventures to all age groups.
"Clinch Mountains leisure education and therapeutic recreation are assistive tools to enable individuals to gain a broader understanding of where, why, how, and with whom he/she can pursue their interests and experiences and unlearn non-adaptive and learn more functional responses... i.e. to develop different modes of leisure behavior which will enable the individual to adapt to the environment to meet his/her free time needs."
We believe learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. We believe sharing new ideas, challenges, and experiences is rewarding in every season of life. Our participants come from every walk of life to learn together, to exchange ideas, and to explore the world.
The NEED is obvious when looking at the crime index:
The State of Tennessee had a total Crime Index of 4,890.2 reported incidents per 100,000 people. In the year 2000 Tennessee ranked against the states:
16th in U.S. population of 5,689,283;
10th highest total Crime Index;
5th highest Violent Crime;
13th highest for Property crimes;
7th highest rate for Murder;
15th highest reported Forced Rapes;
9th highest for Robbery;
4th highest Aggravated Assaults;
6th highest Burglaries;
21st highest Larceny;
9th highest Vehicle theft .
We are in pursuit of funding, grants, donations and general support to enable the disadvantaged, at-risk youth, handicapped and elderly to aquire life & social skills, working skills and a sense of being needed to be offered to participants.
Contributions and Donations
Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center depends on the generous financial support of many caring individuals, businesses and other benefactors. We need your help to carry out our mission.
Because of your tax deductible donation…at risk youth, disadvantaged children and the working poor...men, women and children....people with autism, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, Down Syndrome and other disabilities can benefit from the life affirming benefits of safe and purposeful therapy, sport and education with horses, water activities, camping, socializing and more.
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You can help Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center with a contribution today. Your gift of $25, $70, $100, or more will help give many, many young people the information and tools they need to make informed and responsible decisions. Regardless of the size of your gift...please make your tax deductible donation today.
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Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc.
1290 Bullen Valley Road
Thorn Hill, TN, 37881-9427
Phone: 865-767-2101
E-mail: Clinchmt@korrnet.org
Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center is grateful to all those who contribute to its programs, initiatives, and activities.
Please note:Your gift is tax deductible as provided by federal law.
Every gift, no matter the size, puts us one step closer to meeting our goals. You can contribute in many ways.
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Planned giving is a commonly used term that describes a variety of giving vehicles designed for you to give to a charity of your choice either during your lifetime and/or after your death while meeting your current income needs and providing for your heirs. Some of the most common planned giving vehicles are charitable bequests, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, gift annuities and beneficiary designations.
Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. recognizes and honors those who have chosen to support the programs and services that we offer through their wills, estate plans, or life-income agreements.
Benefits such as income or estate tax deductions, increased disposable income and the elimination of capital gains tax on appreciated assets may be available to you dependent upon the gift planning vehicle you choose.
The most important benefit however is the knowledge that your charitable planning will help ensure Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. commitment to provide programs and services to disadvantaged youth, individuals with disabilities, and to the elderly will continue long into the future.
Charitable Bequests
The term charitable bequest is generally used to describe anything that you give to charity from your estate through a will or living trust. A charitable bequest would enable you to provide substantial future support for Clinch Mountain without reducing your current income.
An estate is any property, money or personal items that you may have at the time of your death. Most people leave an estate when they die, even though they may not be considered "wealthy". A charitable bequest is not contingent upon an estate being large; even individuals with small estates may establish a charitable bequest.
through your bequest, you can leave a specific asset, a specified sum of money, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after you have provided for other beneficiaries. Your bequest may be designated for a special use or left unrestricted. Bequest provisions may be changed at any time during your lifetime.
It is recommended that you obtain the professional counsel of an attorney experienced in probate or estate planning or a certified financial planner when selecting and designing your will or trust.
Living Trust
A living trust allows you to transfer your assets while you're alive, providing for yourself, your family and organizations you care about before and after your death.
You may earmark current gifts to Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. from your living trust and receive a charitable tax deduction.
You may also list Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. as a beneficiary of your trust just as you would in your will. Living trusts afford you great flexibility in your estate planning and allow you to maintain control of your assets.
As with wills, living trusts are fully revocable and may be amended or terminated at any time during your life. Unlike wills, living trusts can be put into effect immediately.
Please note that revocable trusts are treated differently from irrevocable trusts with regard to estate taxes. It is recommended that you obtain the professional counsel of an attorney experienced in probate or estate planning or a certified financial planner when selecting and designing your trust instrument.
Wills
By incorporating a bequest into your will, you may donate any amount to Chinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. free of estate tax.
The bequest provision contained within your will may designate cash or specific property or assets, assign a dollar amount or percentage of your estate, with or without restrictions as your gift to Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. .
Your legacy will ensure Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc. continues to provide the programs and services that you support in the future.
It is recommended that you obtain the professional counsel of an attorney experienced in probate or estate planning or a certified financial planner when designing your will.
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Clinch Mountain Life Development and Recreation Center, Inc.
1290 Bullen Valley Road
Thorn Hill, Tennessee 37881-9427
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