Please support PIM
I want to encourage you to prayerfully consider supporting PIM financially. I find few charities to be worthwhile, often because their stewardship is poor. However, PIM is exemplary, and I wholeheartedly endorse them without reservation.
One means of doing so is donating credit card points. In running the numbers for Amex, for example, it turns out better to donate points (and lose the tax deduction) than to donate your own money (and keep the tax deduction). I would expect similar results from most any card. The key is the difference in exchange rate (points-for-charity versus points-for-cash/goods). In case there's any confusion, PIM would get a check from the card's bank in exchange for your points. (PIM doesn't get points, but real money.)
You can also set up your credit card to donate your own money (as opposed to points) on a monthly basis. There is a small fee for this, but the convenience of never having to write a check may be worth it to you. Plus, you get to deduct these donations, since it's your money and not unrealized points.
In each case, PIM would simply receive a check from the bank behind the card. You can make these donations anonymously this way, too. In the latter case (donating cash through your card, as opposed to points), the receipt from the bank is sufficient for IRS purposes. PIM need not know who donated it, yet you retain your deduction.
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Amex just got better
American Express just increased the rewards points redemption rate when donated to charity. Now, redeeming points for charity is worth twice the redemption rate toward goods.


study and pray
A casual search of this site will reveal much of my admiration for Praise In Motion. You can learn about the leaders' values, the hearts of the volunteers, the awesome dancers, and even PIM's financial stewardship. I encourage you to learn about PIM yourself, be blessed by the Lord through their performances, and see that this ministry is truly worthy of your support.
As much as PIM may need financial support, though, the leaders and dancers desire your prayers even more. All of these believers face their share of trials, both personally and in the operation of PIM. Finding good venues is a challenge. Funding the performances is difficult. Cancer and other illnesses go after the dancers. There are many forces at work trying to stop PIM from doing the Lord's work; prayer is the way we can all engage that which would foolishly stand against God Almighty. Prayer is also key in keeping hearts aligned with the will of God, that He may be revealed through PIM both on stage and off. Whether or not you choose to support PIM financially, please support PIM prayerfully. Consider committing to praying for PIM monthly, weekly, or even daily.