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There are so many ways you can make an impact!
MONETARY
Mediators at the DRC are neutral, third party facilitators. They are present to help the clients communicate effectively about their dispute and encourage the clients to work collaboratively toward a solution. The mediators will not take sides or give advice. They will not tell you what to do or impose a decision on you.
Your donations serve your most vulnerable neighbors and help grow stable, fulfilling lives. Gifts will be used meaningfully and intentionally to maximize their impact on those who are in need. Thank you for your partnership to support local children, families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.
Your donations can make a difference for so many. Gifts are used thoughtfully and intentionally to maximize their impact on the most vulnerable in our Western Washington communities.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
It is very important for clients to participate in mediation using basic rules of common courtesy. You will be asked to refrain from interrupting the other party, using inflammatory language, name calling and pushing the other parties hot buttons.
Consider growing your investment in VOAWW's mission through a grant from your donor-advised fund (DAF) by recommending a donation or recurring gift to support our communities' most vulnerable.
STOCKS
& BONDS
It is very important for clients to participate in mediation using basic rules of common courtesy. You will be asked to refrain from interrupting the other party, using inflammatory language, name calling and pushing the other parties hot buttons.
By donating stocks, bonds, and mutual funds directly to Volunteers of America Western Washington, you can make a significant impact on the lives of your most vulnerable neighbors. You may also qualify for tax benefits* by donating appreciated securities.
VEHICLES
Donating your car to VOAWW helps continue programs that directly impact families in the communities we serve. Your donation is fully tax deductible, and unlike many other vehicle donation services, 100% of the proceeds received remains with our organization.
GIFTS IN YOUR WILL
Mediators at the DRC are neutral, third party facilitators. They are present to help the clients communicate effectively about their dispute and encourage the clients to work collaboratively toward a solution. The mediators will not take sides or give advice. They will not tell you what to do or impose a decision on you.
A beneficiary designation gift is a simple and affordable way to make a gift. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to VOAWW as part of your estate plan. You can leave a lasting legacy to be remembered and honored, plus you may receive estate tax savings and lessen the tax burden on your family.
IN KIND
Your contribution of food, goods, and services can provide a variety of basic necessities to our most vulnerable neighbors. All donations stay in the Western Washington communities we serve.
SOCIAL
MEDIA
You can create a fundraiser on Facebook! Consider asking for a donation to VOA in lieu of gifts for your birthday or start a fundraiser in honor of someone special. There are so many occasions to celebrate... and donate!
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monetary donation
Your contribution is more than a donation.
It is a glimmer of hope that our neighbors will have access to the food, shelter, education, and support they need. Your generosity changes lives.
Thank you for making a difference in our community.
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Donor-Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund is like a charitable savings account, giving you the flexibility to control how much and how often money is granted to VOAWW.
We offer two ways to facilitate grant making. DAF Direct enables you to issue grants to Volunteers of America Western Washington directly from your DAF.
If your DAF’s sponsoring organization does not participate in DAF Direct, please have them direct your gift to:
Volunteers of America Western Washington
P.O. Box 839
Everett WA 98206-0839
We would very much like to acknowledge your generous gift so please provide your name and/or fund name and address.
Appreciated
Securities
Make a bigger impact by donating stocks, bonds, and mutual funds directly to VOAWW. Donating appreciated securities is easy and convenient, and you may enjoy numerous tax benefits*, including:
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Claiming the market value of the securities as a tax-deductible contribution (as opposed to the cost basis).
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Avoiding capital gains tax, local and state taxes on the profit from the sale of securities.
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Lowering the cost basis of the gift. Compared with donating cash or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, you may be able to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction.
* VOAWW does not offer tax advice. Please consult a financial advisor or tax professional for more information.
Gifts in
Your Will
Create a charitable plan that will benefit your family and support Volunteers of America Western Washington after your lifetime. A beneficiary designation gift is a simple and affordable way to make a gift. You can designate VOAWW as a beneficiary of a retirement, investment, or bank account or your life insurance policy.
A bequest is one of the easiest gifts to make. With the help of an advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift be made to VOAWW as part of your estate plan. You can leave a lasting legacy to be remembered and honored, plus you may receive estate tax savings and lessen the tax burden on your family.
We invite you to join the Volunteers of America Western Washington Legacy Society, a group of very special individuals and families who have remembered VOAWW in their estate plan through a documented planned gift.
Donations
In-Kind
Your contributions of food, goods, and services in addition to financial donations can make a difference for your neighbors in need.
To donate food, please visit our Food Bank page for sites that accept donations and their hours of operation.
The VOA Community Resource Centers provide a variety of life's essentials to those most vulnerable. Most requested items are:
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Shelf-stable food
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Diapers & wipes
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Personal hygiene and feminine products
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Household goods (toilet paper, soap, paper towels, etc.)
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Rain gear and cold weather clothing/supplies
You can learn more about community-specific needs by contacting the location nearest you.
Because of the tremendous support of community members like you in 2020:
A total of over
pounds of food was distributed, serving more than 103,000 households
More than
in rental assistance was provided to more than 6,000 households
Licensed clinicians fielded over
calls to our Care Crisis & Suicide Lifelines.
