Ways to Give You can help the ESL Program in many different ways. The St. James ESL Program relies on donations to support its activities: donations of time, supplies, services and, of course, money.
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Now you can make safe, secure
donations online, you can even set up regular contributio
Who is Groundspring.org?An organization helping nonprofits continue to work for positive social change by providing the same online capabilities as larger organizations.
Is it safe to donate on-line? Yes. We've set up an account with Groundspring's Network for Good specifically to ensure that your credit card and other personal information is kept private. If you do not want your name added to our donor mailing list, contact Mali by email or call (206)382-4511. For further details about Groundspring's privacy practices, see their privacy and security policy.
Have you wanted to make a charitable gift from your retirement assets but were discouraged by the income tax penalty? Then this is the plan for you! New legislation has made it possible for you make cash gifts
of up to $100,000 a year from your IRA
without incurring income tax on the withdrawal.Be sure
to act before December 31st, this provision is only effective for tax
years 2006 and 2007. For more information about
planned giving, and how to make a planned gift to the ESL Program,
click the Planned Giving box. Planned gifts
to the ESL Program are processed through the
Archdiocese of Seattle.
To find out how planned giving can benefit you at any age click here
Matching Gifts
Your contribution to St. James ESL Program can be doubled by taking advantage of your company's matching gift program. Many companies will match employee contributions to non-profit organizations like St. James ESL Program. To see a list of companies that offer this employee benefit click the green arrow:
United Way and Workplace Giving
Individuals can give directly to United
Way of King County and designate SJESL
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What if
every time you did an internet search a donation was made to t Goodsearch.com is a new Yahoo search engine that donates a penny per search to the charity of your designation. Just click on the Goodsearch logo to connect to goodsearch.com. Use goodsearch like you would any other search engine, be sure to identify St. James ESL Program as your designated cause.
Help Immigrants, Refugees and the Environment All at Once!
By donating your used ink cartridges, cell phones and PDA's to our program you support our efforts while protecting the environment from caustic chemicals. How does it work? US Recycle Ink has established the Toner Donation program, which not only encourages recycling but also benefits non-profit organizations. St. James ESL receives cash for each cartridge that you recycle with US Recycle Ink. And, once you sign up, you'll receive a report of the cash donated to St. James ESL as a result of your recycling efforts. You can use this report as a tax deduction for your organization. What do I have to do? Sign up with St. James ESL as a Recycling Donor by emailing Mali or calling 206.382.4511. Shipping boxes and labels are provided for free. All you have to do is collect your empty toner cartridges and either give it to the UPS driver who picks up at your location or schedule a pick up.
Turn Your Volunteer Hours into Cash
Many companies now offer to match employee volunteer hours with cash donations! This means that your employer may donate money to us based on the hours you volunteer. Does your employer offer a Volunteer Matching Gift Program? If you do not see your employer on the list, contact your human resources office and ask if they offer this employee benefit.
From all the students, staff and volunteers, thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Christopher J. Koehler, Director at (206) 382-4511 |
