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Each year we rely upon the generosity of our community. Last year, 232 children and their parents were served because of that support. Gifts of time, contributions of gently used or new items for families and cash donations allow us to keep children safe and families strong.
Research shows that the first three years of life are a critical time in a child’s overall development and lay the foundation for future success. By supporting infants and toddlers during these early years, you are making a wise investment for the future—yours and theirs.
Members of CRN’s Financial Family can give 1-several times a year or through monthly installments (sustaining members). Your Annual Membership Support greatly enhances our ability to provide critical services to families in crisis.
Annual Membership Levels:
$ 5,000 – Champion
$ 2,500 – Protector
$ 1,000 – Advocate
$ 500 – Guardian
$ 250 – Mentor
$ 1-249 – Friend
Do you have a small business or work for a company that would like to increase sales while making a difference? Consider joining CRN’s “CARE 4 Kids” program! Communities Aiding Relief Efforts for Kids is a great way to expose your business to new customers loyal to Children’s Relief Nursery’s mission. Make the statement that you and your business are supporting child abuse prevention – actively working to make your community a safer place. You can donate a portion of your proceeds, include CRN’s wish list in your next mailing, sponsor an event or tailor your support to maximize the benefit. For more information or to sign up today, contact Elena Hein at (503) 595-4506.
Many community-minded companies have employee giving campaigns. Employees can make a one-time gift to Children's Relief Nursery or give through payroll deduction. Many employers will even match gifts to the Nursery - some up to 100 percent! Please check with your human resources department to see if such a program exists at your workplace.
The Combined Federal Campaign
The Combined Federal Campaign is the largest workplace-giving program in the world--for employees of the federal government, the postal service and the uniformed services. Those who would like to contribute to Children's Relief Nursery should enter code "88246" on their pledge card.
Dollars can also be donated to Children's Relief Nursery through other workplace charitable campaigns such as United Way or the Black United Fund. These contributions either are one-time gifts or are fulfilled through payroll deduction by writing in Children's Relief Nursery on your pledge form. Please check with your workplace-giving administrator if you have questions.
Outright Gifts are current contributions of cash, stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, real estate, car donations, and personal property. The benefits of making an outright gift include a tax deduction based upon the current value of the gift and the avoidance of capital gain tax if the gift involves appreciated property.
A pledge is a gift commitment that is paid over time – usually made over three to five years. You get to decide when payments begin and their frequency. A pledge may enable a donor to consider a more significant gift than would have been otherwise possible – because payments are made over a period of time. Donors are entitled to income tax deductions when pledge payments are made, to the full extent allowed by law.
Planned Gifts are gifts made through a will or trust or can be designated through a commercial annuity, retirement plan or life insurance policy. We are also able to evaluate and possibly work with you to establish other deferred giving plans. Deferred gifts often provide the most attractive benefits to the donor.
Make a gift in honor or memory of a loved one or friend. You can make a secured donation online or send a check to our office: 8425 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR 97203. If contact information is provided, we will send a letter to notify them of your gift.
You can now shop at over 1,000 of your favorite online merchants – right from our website – and we earn up to 16% of the purchase amount! Simply click on the eScrip Online Mall.
Donate gently used or new items to support the children and families we serve. Please review the following list of our current needs. Contact Cynthia Jones at 503-595-4512 to arrange a time to drop off your donation.
- Girls and boys clothing size 3T & 4T
- Boys clothing size 2T
- Underwear & socks for 3 and 4 year olds
- Toddler shoes sizes 5, 6 & 7
- Disposable Diapers sizes 4 & 5
- Medium size radio flyer type wagon
- Educational toys for 3 and 4 year olds
- Art projects & supplies for 3 and 4 year olds
- Bumbo seat with or without a tray
- Toddler seat that attaches to dining table
- New infant car seat
- Umbrella stroller with rain guard
- Infant stroller
- Toddler bed frame
- Twin mattress set with frame
- Dresser
- Gardening tools for 3 & 4 year olds
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