Get Involved DONATE WAYS TO GIVE VOLUNTEER PARTNERS IN MINISTRY WAYS TO GIVE Every gift to Episcopal Community Services makes a difference to a neighbor in need! ECS is pleased to provide you, your attorney, accountant, or tax advisor with additional information and assistance. Please keep in mind that this information is general in nature. Always contact your professional tax advisor to learn how this general information relates to your individual circumstances. Thank you for your support of ECS! CARES ACT The $2 trillion relief package known as the CARES Act will have significant economic and financial planning implications for individuals and businesses alike. We’ve summarized here the bill may allow you to make an even bigger philanthropic impact during these difficult times. CASH Gifts may be made by cash, check, or credit card. For your convenience, you may give online here. If you’d prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Episcopal Community Services and mail it to: Episcopal Community Services Attn: Development Department 401 Mile of Cars Way Ste 350 National City, CA 91950 STOCKS OR SECURITIES A gift of appreciated stock generally offers a two-fold tax saving: avoiding capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the stock and providing an income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock at the time of the gift. Gifts of stock are valued at the mean price on the date of transfer to Episcopal Community Services. To donate appreciated securities, please contact Andréa Muir, Director of Development, at 619.228.2815 or amuir@ecscalifornia.org. DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS A donor-advised fund is a giving vehicle that allows you to combine favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support Episcopal Community Services. They are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals. If you already have a donor-advised fund and would like to make a gift to ECS, you can get started using DAF Direct by clicking here. FAITHFUL FLIGHT SUSTAINING GIVING PROGRAM If you’re the type of person who believes that the greater good is done by small increments over time, then the Faithful Flight is for you! Sustaining giving is an easy way to make a difference in the lives of children, adults, and families in your community. Joining the Faithful Flight means that you’ll be there for them month after month with a sustaining gift. For more information, please click here or contact Timothy Whipple, Annual Giving Manager, at 619.609.1182 or twhipple@ecscalifornia.org. MATCHING GIFTS Many employers will match employees’ donations. This opportunity presents an additional source of income for Episcopal Community Services and is an easy way to leverage your gift into a larger donation. To find out if your company participates in a matching gift program, click here or check in with your company’s Human Resources Department. Donors must initiate the Matching Gift process, so be sure to secure the proper forms to forward with your gift to ECS. Donors are given credit for both their original gift and any matching gift they secure. PLANNED GIVING Leave a legacy for children and adults in need by remembering ECS in your estate planning. For more information, including a free wills guide, suggested bequest language, and other helpful resources, please contact Andréa Muir, Director of Development, at 619.228.2815 or amuir@ecscalifornia.org. DONATE YOUR VEHICLE Make a difference by donating your unwanted car, boat, motorcycle, or another vehicle to ECS. Donating is easy and the proceeds of the sale support our mission and may qualify for a tax deduction. To learn more click here or call 877.737.8344 IN KIND DONATIONS Another great way to partner with ECS is to collect items - on your own or with a group - to benefit the clients we serve. Please contact Deann Rios for guidelines or check out our Amazon wish list for specific items our programs need you can have delivered right to us. (While you shop, don’t forget to use Amazon Smile and select ECS as your charity of choice!) EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES, 401 MILE OF CARS WAY, SUITE 350, NATIONAL CITY, CA, 91950619 228 2800 By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. AGREE