HOW YOU
CAN HELP US FIGHT HUNGER
Help Table
Donor Bill of Rights
Gift
Acceptance Policy
Privacy Policy
Solicitation Policy
Major
Sponsors and Partners
if you wish to save us fees (a 5% surcharge is added)
You can make a difference. Long Island Cares
relies on the generosity of individuals and corporations to help fulfill our
mission. There are many opportunities for you to help make a
difference in the lives of fellow Long Islanders.
Help us increase the amount of food we distribute . . . increase the
nutritional quality of that food . . . assist more families in becoming
self-sufficient . . . and speak for those whose voices are silent because
they are too young or too hungry and weak to speak. Please help in any
way you can. It could be as simple as
donating your old car!
Approximately 89% of our expenses go to
support our programs; only 11% of our costs go to
fundraising and administration. Our financial information is available on
GuideStar, the
national database of U.S. charitable organizations. Type our name or EIN
(11-2524512) in their Quick Search field. Better
yet, click the GuideStar logo to the left; this will take you directly to our
financial information page. Using
GuideStar is free, but you are asked to sign up to access any information
beyond a brief summary.
Contributions of money or property made to a "qualified
organization" (the Internal Revenue Service term for charities
like Long Island Cares) are generally tax-deductible. We provide
IRS
Publication 526 - Charitable Contributions for information, but donors are encouraged to consult a tax accountant
or use tax preparation software to be sure of the deductibility of their
donations.
This is our Help Fight Hunger Table. As you can see, we need all
sorts of help! If you send an e-mail, please include your name, address, and telephone number. If the good
old-fashioned postal service is more your style, then please send your
letter to the address at the bottom of this page. Thank you so much
for your help.
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Help |
How and Why |
Telephone |
Internet |
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Bequests |
One of
the simplest and easiest ways of supporting Long Island Cares and its
mission is through a bequest in a will, or through the designation of
Long Island Cares Inc. as a beneficiary of an IRA, Keogh, 401(k),
403(b), or other qualified pension plan. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 105 |
web page |
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Car Donation |
The clunker in your driveway could be a
tax deduction for you and a much-needed source of income for us. |
(877) 872-2127 |
web page |
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Cash
Donation |
As a financial supporter you
will have an impact on an urgent need for adequate food. Send a
check or donate online by clicking the PayPal or Network for Good button
above.
Long Island Cares, Inc. never
uses third-party fundraisers or professional fundraising companies in
any capacity to raise funds for our organization. This includes
telemarketing (phone calls or e-mail) as well as engaging in
door-to-door solicitations. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 105 |
donate buttons |
|
Celebrity Ceramics |
Each unique ceramic is an authentic and
approved reproduction of a noted public personalities art/doodle.
A portion of the proceeds from each sale is donated to Long Island Cares.
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(516) 541-8959 |
web page |
|
Chapin Concert CD |
In an evening full of story, humor and
wonderful music, the Chapin Family comes together in a celebration of
the late, great Harry Chapin, founder of Long Island Cares. Donate $18+$3 S/H. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 105 |
web page |
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Corporate Food |
Are you in the food industry? We
welcome any assistance you can provide.
Donor liability is
not a problem. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 112 |
corporatefood@licares.org |
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Endowment Fund |
We are now focusing on building and
nurturing our Endowment Fund to provide fiscal stability so we may
continue to carry out Harry’s mission regardless of what the future may
bring. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 105 |
web page |
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Food Drive |
We will help you have a food drive at your
workplace, company, school, or neighborhood. Or perhaps you just
want to donate food at one of our food drives? See
Food Drive Information. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 113 |
fooddrive@licares.org
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|
Harry Chapin T-Shirt |
We have completely redesigned our Harry
Chapin T-Shirt! Bold yellow lettering on a black background really makes
Harry Chapin's message stand out. $20 donation plus $3 S/H. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 105 |
web page |
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Hunger 101 |
Have
us talk to your organization or class about
Hunger Education. We want to
inform as many individuals as possible about the problem of hunger on
Long Island. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 120 |
hunger101@licares.org |
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Matching Gifts
–
Double Your Donation! |
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage
employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some even
provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours! Most
of these programs match contributions dollar for dollar and some even
triple the amount of your gift! |
Check with your
company to see if it offers a matching gift program that will match your
gift or your volunteer hours to Long Island Cares! If not ask them to
start one! |
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School Tools |
We
encourage individuals and corporations to conduct
School Tools drives
throughout the year so that items are available as needed. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 120 |
schooltools@licares.org |
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United Way |
You can choose Long Island Cares to be
the beneficiary of your gift to United Way! If your company has a
United Way Campaign you can designate your gift to support Long Island
Cares. |
Simply put our
name on the “Designated Agency’ Line along with your designated gift
amount on the pledge form. Thank you! |
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Volunteer |
We rely on the
generous donation of time from the many individuals and corporations who
help us out. We need
volunteers for many activities. |
(631) 582-3663
ext 119 |
web page |
