To Contact STRIDE staff:

Mary Ellen Whitney
CEO and Founder 
mwhitney@stride.org

Debbie Ebersold  Administrative Assistant  Debersold@stride.org

Katie Moshier
Program Development
kmoshier@stride.org

WAYS TO DONATE!

Ways for Everyone To Contribute!

There are so many ways that you can contribute to STRIDE, and some you may not have thought of before.  Financial contributions and time contributions are paramount to our success; however, here are some other ideas that may match your lifestyle and you can still be a supporter.

1)   Give a gift for our auctions or raffle. Something that you already own and has value; such as an autographed collectible; an antique; a craft item such as quilts, baskets or pottery. Or service gift certificate from your hairdresser, restaurant or business owner. Auction forms are available on-line.

2)   Corporate sponsorship. STRIDE aligns itself with corporations who want to become a participant sponsor for STRIDE events for community exposure. Check with management in corporations as to whether they would be interested in sponsorship. Call the STRIDE office to have a packet sent.

3)   Donate a service. Your talents, such as legal advise, printing services, graphic design, or photography are needed. Does your employer allow you certain privileges, such as free goods? STRIDE could benefit from this. Send us an email with your ideas.

4)   Memorial contributions. When a loved one passes away, it is difficult to plan. A financial gift to STRIDE in lieu of flowers will continue giving long after flowers fade. Newspapers print the address for contributions to be made. STRIDE sends confirmation thank you notes and a list of all the donors to the family of the deceased.

5)   Employee Matching Gifts. Many corporations offer matching financial gifts to support the volunteer or financial efforts of their employees. Some companies offer cash for employees donating community volunteer hours. Check with your employer to see what they offer.

6)   SEFA or United Way donation.  STRIDE is a designated (beneficiary  #1976) of the State Employee’s Federated Appeal and registered with  United Way. You may designate a dollar amount from each paycheck to go directly to STRIDE through United Way campaign.  80% of your dollar goes directly to STRIDE.

7)   Designate STRIDE in your will.  Everyone should have a will, but have you considered bequeathing any of your assets to your favorite charity? Check with your attorney for the details on this 100% tax-free donation.

8)   To Honor a Loved One.  How about a financial gift to STRIDE in someone’s honor?  STRIDE would be pleased to send a special occasion card with a message of how you honored them.

9)   Host a Party to Honor STRIDE.  Your own mini-fund-raiser in your home is a great way to get others to know about STRIDE as well as supporting us. Consider a dinner party, pool party, or special event party in which an “admission fee” is charged with proceeds going to STRIDE. Call our office for brochures and logo items.

STRIDE, Inc. is a registered member of NYS Charities Bureau and designated a

501(c )3 organization. Any gift or contribution may be claimed as a charitable contribution from your taxes.   Our federal number is 14-1732830.