Love Beyond 2023: Year-End Charitable Giving Is Beneficial in Several Ways
As 2023 ends, we encourage you to pause and give thanks for the blessings you have received and for the important people in your life. It’s also an opportunity to think about charitable giving and how your act of compassion can have a positive impact on those around you. Your donation—no matter how small—provides essential resources for people who need the programs and services offered by The Salvation Army throughout the Midwest.
Donating to charity is always gratifying. It helps build [BM1] relationships in the community and shows that you care about others. Your actions have a positive impact on your mental health, too. Giving to charity can help reduce stress, boost happiness, and increase self-esteem, so everyone benefits!
By sending a message of hope and compassion, you create a ripple effect that can improve the world. And as an added bonus, your charitable gifts can provide tax benefits.
Financial gifts are essential for The Salvation Army. We rely on your help to continue our work and strengthen society. Did you know, you can earmark your donation for a specific location, project, or program? This allows you and your family to direct resources toward the issues you care about most. Whether it’s sheltering the homeless, providing hot meals, or supporting music, day care or senior citizen programs, we make sure your wishes are met.
End this year on a high note by:
- Making a one-time donation. If you have a little extra, give a portion of it to benefit others.
- Committing to a sustaining, monthly donation. Make a conscious effort to be a light to the world by sharing a little bit on a regular basis. This could be a very impactful New Year’s resolution!
- Providing a noncash contribution including bonds, funds, stocks and IRA Rollover. By gifting your securities, you can help those who need it most.
- Setting an appointment to explore planned giving, wills and gift annuities. Discover why so many people are providing hope for the future with the gift of a planned donation to The Salvation Army.
- Donating cryptocurrency. The Salvation Army is now accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Other ways to support The Salvation Army include:
- Donating goods or shopping at Salvation Army Thrift Stores. The goods you give away and the money you spend in our stores help fund programs that heal broken lives.
- Sponsoring a child overseas. Extend love and hope to a child in need in another part of the world who needs support.
- Donating airline miles. Donate unused airline miles to help The Salvation Army meet the need all over the U.S.
- Donating a vehicle. Help put someone on the road to recovery with a vehicle donation.
- Volunteering. You can help bring change and hope to your own community by working at your local Corps or Division in your area. Click here and enter your zip code.
The Salvation Army is incredibly grateful for everyone’s ongoing support and commitment to our mission. Your assistance motivates us to keep improving and finding more ways to serve our clients as we go boldly into 2024. Thank you for walking alongside us on this journey to serve one another as Christ taught us.