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Thank
you for your concern and desire to contribute to ending domestic
violence and sexual assault. At Jane Doe Inc. we strive towards
the day when families will not have to look back on the year when
they lost a loved one to domestic violence... when no survivor awakes
in the night trembling from remembrances of a sexual assault...
when our rallies on the State House steps are in glorious recognition
of all that's good and right in the world, in our country, in Massachusetts,
in our homes.
At Jane Doe
Inc. we're thankful that our member organizations are there to answer
the phone and open the door when more than 100,000 women, children
and men across the state who need their help. And yet our deepest
desire is to help put these organizations out of business by creating
a world free of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Jane Doe’s
public advocacy, education and awareness initiatives are guided
by the voices of survivors, and supported by the generosity of our
friends. We're especially thankful for supporters like you who see
the need for action, and then entrust us to act. Individual, corporate
and foundation support combined with government funding allow Jane
Doe Inc. to fulfill its mission. While unrestricted contributions
to Jane Doe Inc. are most appreciated, you can decide to designate
your gift to a particular area(s).
There are many
ways to contribute to Jane Doe Inc. While most people first think
of writing a check, charitable gifts can also be made in other ways
described below. All gifts to Jane Doe Inc. are tax-deductible to
the extent allowed by law; you will receive a thank you letter to
document your gift for tax purposes.
Mail
in a check:
Please complete our mail-in
donations form and make your check payable to Jane Doe Inc.
Credit
Card
You can use your credit card (Mastercard or Visa) to make a tax-
deductible contribution on-line
through our secure server or by calling call 617-557-1807. Consider
making a recurring gift, authorizing Jane Doe Inc. to charge your
credit card a set amount at designated intervals (weekly, monthly,
quarterly).
Make
a donation in honor/in memory of someone.
Jane Doe Inc. will send a card acknowledging that a donation has
been made in lieu of a gift to celebrate someone’s birthday,
anniversary, bar/bat mitzvah, graduation, a holiday or other occasion
or to pay tribute to a loved one who has passed away.
Matching
Gifts
Does your company have a matching gift program? Matching gifts can
double or sometimes triple your individual contribution. Please
check with your company's personnel or human resources department
to see if this is an option. Jane Doe Inc. is classified as a non-profit
organization under 501(c)3 of the IRS code.
CARES
bracelets by Barbara Maida
Jane Doe Inc. is proud to host CARES bracelets made by local artist
Barbara Maida, a survivor of domestic violence and mother of four
children. These lovely bracelets make a stunning accessory and all
the proceeds from sales benefit Jane Doe Inc. Click
here to see the bracelets.
Stop
Family Violence Postal Stamp:
On October 27, 2003, Jane Doe Inc. joined with the Postmaster General
of Massachusetts to unveil the new “Stop Family Violence”
stamp. This stamp, which costs 45 cents instead of the usual 37
cents, was
issued by the U.S. Postal Service to help fund domestic violence
services. The additional eight cents resulting from the sale
of this stamp will benefit the family violence programs funded by
the Federal Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
In
addition to raising much-needed funding, this stamp is a great way
to raise awareness about the epidemic of domestic violence in our
communities. Please help us in the ongoing fight to end family violence
by purchasing
these stamps online or at your local post office. Let your family
and friends know that you are committed to this important cause
by using the “Stop Family Violence” postal stamp on
the holiday cards you send out this winter. This small gesture will
truly help make a big difference in the struggle to make every home
a safe home.
Securities:
You can also make a gift of shares of stock to Jane Doe Inc. Tax
advantages make this an appealing option, especially for larger
gifts.
Planned
Giving:
Planned Gifts benefit you, the donor, as well as Jane Doe Inc. by
maximizing your contribution while providing specific income and
estate tax advantages.
Life
Insurance:
Jane Doe Inc. may be named as the principal beneficiary of an insurance
policy.
Contribute
At Your Workplace:
If
you work for one of the many employers that include
Community Works in its workplace giving campaign, you can complete
the Community
Works pledge form and specify Jane Doe Inc. (2017) on your combined
pledge form. Community Works puts $.85 of each dollar to work in
our communities. Jane Doe Inc. is a member of Community Works, a
funding partnership of organizations committed to social and economic
justice.
If
your workplace does not currently offer Community Works as a charitable
giving option, help us to enroll your employer. It's easy! Just
contact the Campaign Development Coordinator (via email at cwworks@earthlink.net
or by phone at 617-423-9555).
The
Jane Doe Inc. Development Office will be pleased to provide information
and assistance regarding these various options.
Please
contact donations@janedoe.org
if you need more information or contact the Development Office at
617-557-1807.
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