
                         [ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SOLICIATION]


          General rules:

                 * Praise the organization or cause.
                 * Promise  to be in contact after your organization has
                   considered the request.


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                                      COMPANY
                                      ADDRESS
                                  CITY, STATE ZIP


          Date



          Name
          Address
          City, State Zip

          Dear             ,

               We have carefully considered  your request  for contribution
          to [the  First Street Mission's facility and agree that the needs
          of the homeless in Seattle deserve more attention].

               [Our management  advisory board  meets later  this month. At
          that time  I will  present your  request for  discussion and will
          respond to you with the board's decision.]

               Thank you  for  the  opportunity  to  participation  in this
          worthwile cause. We wish you the best in your efforts.

          Sincerely,



          Name
          Title

 