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BACK-TO-SCHOOL BACKPACK DRIVE
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Please help us to support our students as they go into the new school year!
We need your help to ensure every child in our program will have the supplies they need to start the 2024-25 school year. Your donation can make the start of a new school year something to remember. There are 3 easy ways to donate: (1) Drop off any items listed above at our office at 113 W. Chestnut St., West Chester, PA, Monday through Thursday. (2) Sign up to be a Back-To-School Sponsor and we will do the shopping for you. (3) Donate a gift card instead! All donations are needed by August 8, 2024.
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Sign up to be a Back-to-School sponsor.
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Order Walmart/VISA gift cards online using the link above or purchase them in-store and drop them off at our office or mail to: Friends Association, 113 W. Chestnut St., West Chester, PA 19380.
GIving Options
Monetary Donations
Click to make a donation online or send a check made payable to ‘Friends Association’ to our office (see address below). Your support will provide families in Chester County with the resources they need for long-term housing stability.
Corporate Giving
Friends Association offers many ways for businesses and corporations to get involved in our work. Sponsorship packages are available in varying levels and our Director of Advancement can work with you to create a customized plan that fits your philanthropic goals.
Sustainer of Hope
Our monthly giving program is a great way to provide ongoing and significant assistance to our families. Set up a recurring monthly donation in any amount right on our donation page and become a Sustainer of Hope for the future of families in our county.
Key Holder Donor
This monthly gift contribution can be set up online and directly supports vital services that benefit children and families experiencing homelessness.
Gift Cards
Gift cards are needed throughout the year and are given to families as they navigate resources and build a home. Preferred stores for gift cards include: Giant, Walmart, Amazon.
Matching gifts
Don’t forget to submit your gift receipt to your company’s matching gift program! This is an easy way to double your impact and provide even more support to area families.
Stock Donations
Email our business manager Tracey Iezzi to receive detailed instructions on how to donate appreciated assets.
United Way
Consider a donation to Friends Association through your United Way Campaign.
Host An Event
Have an idea for an event or fundraiser that benefits Friends Association? Contact David James to discuss the details.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine favorable tax benefits while supporting Friends Association.
Planned Giving
Leaving a legacy can include wills, trusts, bequests, life insurance policies, charitable gift annuities, real estate and other concrete ways to incorporate generosity at the end of life.
Honors and Memorials
Gifts to honor or memorialize a loved one can be made to Friends Association via our donation page or by sending a check to our office (see address below).
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