Ways to Give

When it comes to the types of donations one can make to a nonprofit, the possibilities are nearly endless.

—Matthew 5:7

Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy!

Charitable giving is a great way to support our homeless community, but you don’t always need to donate money to give back. You can also donate goods or supplies, donate your stocks, leave a donation in your will or even donate your time or skills. It may be the simplest thing you do today to make a difference.

See the different ways to give by the following types of donations below and how you can make an impact.

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Types of Donations

One-Time Donation

The most common type of donation to nonprofits, one-time donations, occurs when someone gives a specific monetary amount to an organization once. Even if that person gives the same amount to the same organization several times throughout the year, because there isn’t a planned recurring schedule or written expectation of when and how the donation will be made, they are all considered one-time donations.

Recurring Gifts

When someone decides to commit to a consistent schedule of donating, this is considered a recurring gift. One benefit of recurring gifts is that they help give the nonprofit an expectation of consistent, predictable cash flow which enables them to make forecasts into funding and scheduled payments throughout the year. Additionally, it might help the person donating by spreading their contribution out over time rather than in one lump sum. For example, you might not be able to donate $300 all at once, but you may be able to budget an extra $25 a month as a recurring gift.

Planned Gifts

It can be hard to think about what happens after we’re gone, but setting up a planned gift is a great way to ensure the charities you support are included in your arrangements. There are a number of ways you can use planned giving to build charitable giving into your life plans, even after death. Some can even help you lower your taxable income now! Consider planning ahead now and explore some of these ways for giving after life: bequest; planned gift (charitable remainder trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable lead trust, life tenancy agreement); life insurance; or a qualified retirement plan.

Donate Goods

Donations of gently used items help people in your community find affordable items for them. Warm Clothing: Start with warm clothing items such as thermal socks, gloves, hats, scarves, base layers and long underwear, and insulated jackets. These items are crucial for staying warm in freezing temperatures. Clothing and underwear: Clean underwear and socks are among the most requested items at homeless shelters.

We accept donations of furniture and appliances or household items to resell at our thrift store. Lamps, trinkets, dinnerware, books, games, stuffed animals, blankets, pillows, tents, hygiene items. Please call ahead of time and let them know what you are donating.

Donate Stock

Another popular type of donations that nonprofits receive comes through stock. Did you know you can donate long-term appreciated securities such as stock, bonds and mutual funds? And it’s easier than it may seem. When you donate the stock itself—rather than selling or liquidating the security—not only do you remove a step in the process, but you won’t need to remove the long-term capital gains taxes paid from the overall sum. This increases your donation amount by up to 37%. To transfer stock, you or your broker fills out the transfer authorization form, and that’s all there is to it.

In Kind Donations

Donations don’t need to be monetary to make an impact. For nonprofits, in-kind donations are a gift of goods, services, time, or expertise. When you provide an in-kind donation, you’re helping to alleviate some of the stress the nonprofit undergoes and allows it to use its financial resources in better ways. For example, when you donate your time and expertise, you’re allowing the nonprofit to put more money toward its mission instead of additional staff or contractors, which helps existing staff members work more efficiently by taking on some of the load, and bringing experience to the organization that might otherwise need to be outsourced. Gifts of goods, like laptops for homework centers or art supplies for seniors, allow the nonprofit to spend more funds on the things it needs.

Donate your birthday!

Asking friends and family to make birthday donations on your behalf instead of having them purchase gifts is a simple and easy way to give back.

A message will pop up that congratulates you on creating your fundraiser. From there, you can invite your friends to donate, share your fundraising efforts for Jesus Loves You Ministry in your Feed and make a meaningful impact.

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Donate your time by being a volunteer!

A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, we can do more than we can do alone. Let’s bring our abilities and passions together to effect real change.

There are many ways to join us and support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get our message to your friends and family.

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Types of Donations

Donate your birthday!

Donate your time by being a volunteer!

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Types of Donations

Donate your birthday!

Donate your time by being a volunteer!

~ Jesus Loves You Ministry ~

Contact Info:

Two Locations:

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