The Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association (MECCA) is a 501 (c)(3) organization created in 1996 to champion the cause of the historic Miami-Erie Canal corridor in Western Ohio.
MECCA is dedicated to raising awareness of the historical, educational, recreational and natural value of the canal greenway. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for canal related events and information. It is MECCA's goal to be the representative voice of canal associated partners to local, state and federal government officials.
Additional goals include garnering grassroots support for an enhanced canal, strengthening canal partnerships, and seeing the Miami-Erie Canal designated as both a State and National Heritage Corridor.
MECCA SHALL ENCOURAGE LOCAL, STATE, REGIONAL, AND NATIONWIDE RECOGNITION OF THE MIAMI & ERIE CANAL CORRIDOR BY:
The Miami & Erie Canal Corridor Association (MECCA) works to preserve and enhance the Miami & Erie Canal Corridor as a viable resource; advancing the cultural, historical, natural, commercial, and recreational opportunities that exist along the corridor.
Tax-Deductible Giving to MECCA
Many people consider making charitable contributions for income tax purposes. Remember, MECCA is a tax-exempt entity and contributions to it are tax-deductible. Contributions can be in cash or "in kind". Appreciated stock given to a charity allows the donor gets a charitable deduction for the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. If you are considering charitable gifts, please consider a contribution to MECCA to help promote the historic canal corridor.
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