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CARE for Children has worked since 1924 to help children of all abilities reach their full potential. To support our mission of improving the lives of children of all abilities, we rely on the generous support of a caring community. Individual donors, businesses, corporations, civic clubs, foundations and other organizations make it possible for CARE to offer high quality and vital services for children and families. CARE is a 501 (c)(3) organization, contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Direct Contribution: Send a check to our administrative offices or make a credit card gift by using the link below:

Endowment Fund: Donations may be designated to the CARE for Children Trust Fund. The fund provides a continuing source of operating dollars for our programs and services.

Event Sponsorship: CARE has opportunities for the sponsorship of community outreach activities including therapeutic recreation programs, family support activities, and Safe Kids events. Call the CARE offices for more details.

Gift Designations: Donations may be designated to a specific program or for a specific purpose.

United Way/United Fund Support: CARE receives generous support from the United Way of the Bradford Area and the Smethport United Way as well as the Port United Fund and the Kane United Fund. Please support these organizations that support CARE for Children.

In-Kind Gifts: Your donation of developmental toys and books, office supplies, child safety items, and child safety literature are always needed and appreciated.

Memorials and honorariums are a wonderful way to remember family and friends. By honoring the people who have made a difference in your life, you are enabling CARE to make a difference in the lives of children of all abilities.

Memorials are traditionally given in remembrance of a deceased loved-one, friend or acquaintance.

Honorariums are made in honor of anniversaries, birthdays or other special occasions.

Corporate Honorariums are made by businesses and organizations to honor employees. Customized cards are available for corporate honorariums.

Acknowledgement cards are sent for each gift.

LENA GRIFFIN MEMORIAL FUND

CARE for Children established its first named fund in honor of former Executive Director Lena Griffin in commemoration of her 100th Birthday on February 20th, 2003. Mrs. Griffin began her tenure at CARE (formerly the McKean County Society for Crippled Children) May 1st, 1949 as executive secretary and orthopedic nurse.

During her leadership at the Society, Mrs. Griffin witnessed many changes
in the treatment of children with disabilities; as the era of polio, heavy braces, iron lungs, segregation and hopelessness, gave way to new preventives, new treatments, new attitudes, and new hope for children with disabilities.

Mrs. Griffin retired January 1st, 1970. She continued to volunteer her nursing skills at CARE on clinic days working with the children of McKean County as she had done for the preceding 20 years. Sadly, Mrs. Griffin passed away February 21st, 2005, one day after her 102nd Birthday.

The Lena Griffin Memorial Fund is a tribute to Griffin’s dedication, commitment, and service to the children of our community. Contributions, memorials and honorariums may be designated to the Lena Griffin Memorial Fund.

ROTARY KIDS FUND

In 1995 the Rotary Club of Bradford began the Rotary Kids Special Assistance Fund for CARE kids and families. Each member of the Rotary donates yearly to the fund. The fund provides emergency assistance and the little extras for CARE families in need, such as:

• SHOES/WINTER BOOTS
• CLOTHING
• ACCESSIBLE TOILET SEATS
• WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS
• CRIB MATTRESSES
• BRACES
• MEDICINE/MEDICAL SUPPLIES
• CAR REPAIRS
• EXPENSES RELATED TO HOSPITAL STAYS
• RECREATION PROGRAM FEES

Contributions, memorials and honorariums may be designated to the Rotary Kids Special Assistance Fund.

Memorial and Honorary Named Funds are a wonderful way to pay tribute to a special person or family. The funds may be designated to a specific area for support or may be unrestricted. Please contact CARE for more information.

REMEMBER CARE FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR WILL

Wills: Through your will, you may make a gift at your death. You may chose to set aside a percentage of your estate, a specific amount of money, property, personal belongings, goods, business interests, or securities to benefit a charity.

Gift Annuities: A gift annuity enables the donor to transfer cash or marketable securities such as stocks or bonds including mutual funds, to a charity.

Trusts: Through a charitable remainder trust, the donor establishes a significant gift for charity, the donor and/or the donor's designated beneficiaries receive a set percentage from the trust assets for life. Thereafter, the principal is given to charity.

Real Estate: A donor may give their residence or other real property to a charity through a planned gift. The donor may continue to reside at the property and use any income it produces. Upon the donor's death, the charity receives ownership of the property.

Life Insurance: Life insurance policies or the dividends paid on policies can be charitable gifts, if you designate a charity as beneficiary.

Please see your attorney or a financial planner for more information about planned giving.

CARE's Giving Program adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights, to view please click on the link.

Donor Bill of Rights

YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY.

The official registration and financial information of CARE for Children may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of the State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania at 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.