Why Give
Why Should I Give?
There are many worthy charitable organizations in animal welfare as well as organizations in Volusia County that support worthy causes. When you are considering making a donation, two of the most important criteria is the history of the organization and how efficiently they operate. The HHS has been serving the community for over 73 years and is in among the most efficient fundraisers in the industry. Our cost to raise a dollar is above the industry excellence benchmark of 75 cents.
Our first priority at the HHS is to house, feed, and provide medical care to the animals we take in until they find a forever home. And unlike other rescue groups, we never turn an animal away. But there is so much more that we do for our community. Did you know that if you can't afford to feed your animal, we will give you food? Did you know that we offer free and low cost spay/neuter procedures to help cure the animal overpopulation problem in Volusia County? Did you know that 81 cents of every dollar we raise goes directly to the animals? When you give to the HHS, you give to an organization dedicated to making a difference.
How Your Money Was Spent in 2009
Animal Care and Shelter Programs - $1,445,929
Management and General Expenses - $265,269
Fundraising Expenses - $73,871
Total Budget - $1,785,069
81 cents of every dollar raised went directly to animal care and programs. Information and numbers provided by independent audit.
There are many worthy charitable organizations in animal welfare as well as organizations in Volusia County that support worthy causes. When you are considering making a donation, two of the most important criteria is the history of the organization and how efficiently they operate. The HHS has been serving the community for over 73 years and is in among the most efficient fundraisers in the industry. Our cost to raise a dollar is above the industry excellence benchmark of 75 cents.
Our first priority at the HHS is to house, feed, and provide medical care to the animals we take in until they find a forever home. And unlike other rescue groups, we never turn an animal away. But there is so much more that we do for our community. Did you know that if you can't afford to feed your animal, we will give you food? Did you know that we offer free and low cost spay/neuter procedures to help cure the animal overpopulation problem in Volusia County? Did you know that 81 cents of every dollar we raise goes directly to the animals? When you give to the HHS, you give to an organization dedicated to making a difference.
How Your Money Was Spent in 2009
Animal Care and Shelter Programs - $1,445,929
Management and General Expenses - $265,269
Fundraising Expenses - $73,871
Total Budget - $1,785,069
81 cents of every dollar raised went directly to animal care and programs. Information and numbers provided by independent audit.
