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How You Can Help
Make a Donation
All donations are deeply appreciated. Checks and money orders can be mailed to our offices at:
Housing Families Inc.
354 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
On-line Donations
Housing Families now offers an easy and affordable way to donate. By choosing one of the options below, you can support Housing Families on a regular basis for as little as $5 a month. These services are handled through a secure on-line donation service. Mastercard and Visa are accepted.
Get Involved
Upcoming Events Include:
The 114th Boston Marathon
April 19, 2010
- Come cheer on Housing Families Runners at the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.
- The Boston Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards route that covers both rural towns and metropolitan cities.
- For more information on how to donate please click here.
Get involved by calling Housing Families at 781-322-9119.
Host A Gathering
Host a gathering with a purpose - have a great time among
family, friends and colleagues and at the same time, raise awareness and
funds to support homeless children and their families in Greater Boston.
Recent budget cuts have threatened our ability to help all the kids and
parents we serve, throughout the year.
Let us help you create an event that you'll be proud of.
IDEAS FOR YOUR GATHERING:
- Host an after-work reception in your office, for staff and clients
- Invite friends and neighbors to your home
- Gather at a favorite restaurant for "a night out with a twist"
- Consider combining forces and co-sponsoring with a friend!
When you send your
invitations tell people that you'll take a few minutes during the event
to introduce them to a great social service/affordable housing agency you
support - and then the festivities will resume.
Let them know that you will ask them to consider joining you in supporting
Housing Families but without expectations or pressure. If you send
invitations by mail, include a donation envelope for those who can't attend
and/or include a link to www.housingfamilies.org for online donations, if
you are using email.
WAYS TO ENLIST YOUR GUESTS' INTEREST AND SUPPORT:
- Hold a Raffle - Tell your guests that you'll make it easy for
them to open their wallets by having a couple nifty raffle prizes
In-Kind Donation Form
501 (C)3 Form - Invite a Housing Families Speaker - A family who's been helped by the agency's housing and support services and/or staff leader who can share compelling stories - these short and lively testimonials and the opportunity to ask questions are extremely effective.
- Use Visuals - Print out photos of kids and families to describe the agency
It's easy to collect contributions
Housing Families accepts checks, Mastercard and Visa (we will give you
envelopes and slips in advance). You might even have a computer on hand
where guests can make a secure on-line donation right then and there.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Let US Help You!
We will gladly help manage your e-invitations and RSVPs and will you with a
raffle prize if this is a hurdle for you. At Housing Families, we love these
"friend and fundraisers" and will make sure you have a fun and rewarding
event. People tell us that learning about Housing Families has opened their
eyes to the plight of homeless children, as well as filling them with hope
to know that a great organization is providing needed help for so many.
Visit the Step
by Step Fundraising site, where you can find all sorts of suggestions
for fundraising.
Volunteer
For information on volunteering with children, please contact Heather
Ventresco, Tutoring and Volunteer Coordinator, at 781-322-9119 x33 or email
hventresco@housingfamilies.org to learn more.
Do you have any other ideas about ways to help out ? Please feel free to call Krystle Kelly, Development Manager, at 781-322-9119 x13.
Wish List
Donations can be dropped off at Housing Families' Broadway Shelter, 254 Broadway, Malden. To reach the shelter call (781) 324-1303.
New or Gently Used
- Sheet Sets (double, twin, crib)
- Blankets
- Pots & Pans
- Flatware
- Microwaves and Toaster Ovens
- Silverware
- Dishes
- Mixing bowls & utensils
- Ovenware
- Vacuum cleaners
- Small kitchen appliances
- Cribs, bassinets, & playpens
- Televisions
- DVD/VHS players
New
- Pillows (in original packaging)
- Shower liner with rings
- Mops and buckets
- Brooms and dustpans
- Cleaning supplies
- Laundry detergent
- Disposable diapers
- Personal care products - feminine products, deodorant, shampoo, soap, tooth brush/paste, shaving cream, etc
- Blankets
- Sheets and towels
- Gift Cards (i.e. Stop n shop; Visa.)
- Healthy children's snacks
- Art supplies
- MBTA Charlie Cards
Donate an unwrapped holiday gift for a family or for children of specific age by contacting Kelly Murphy at 781-322-9119 or kmurphy@housingfamilies.org
Donate to the Children's Program at Housing Families by viewing the specialized Wish List on Amazon.com.
1. To get to
our Wish List on the internet type
www.amazon.com
2. On the top right, click on "Wish List"
3. Then, under "Find Someone's Wish List" type
in "Housing
Families" and choose "Go"
4. A Wish List with Housing Families at the
top will appear
5.
You will see a long list. Scroll down to check out the whole page.
Press "next" at the bottom right to view the next pages. See what fits
your budget and what items you want to donate.
6.
The Children's Program thanks you!
Regarding Amazon.com gifts please include your name and address with your donation so we can thank you for your tax deductible gift.