| eleven ways to support east house clients
| There are many ways to support East House and 1,300 clients and
families that benefit from our services
each year. |
| 1. |
Annual Giving Campaign
The East House Annual Giving Campaign runs from
October
through March each year to raise funds for all client
residential, educational
and Career Development Services. Mail your gift to the
address below, attention "Annual Giving
Campaign." Or, click
here for a secure Annual Giving Campaign form. |
| 2. |
Honorary/Memorial Gifts
A special way to remember or honor a friend or loved one is
with a gift to East House. An acknowledgement will be sent to
the individual or the family of the individual that you honor.
Again, mail your gift, designated "honor or memorial
gift" to the address below. |
| 3. |
Angel Project
Each year during the holiday season, clients with limited
finances, who have children and grandchildren, identify a gift
in the $10-$15 range that they would like to give the children
with your support. Angel Donors are matched with a child's
gift to be purchased. Mail your gift, designated "Angel
Project" to the address below. Or contact us at
256-3800, ext. 213, and gift suggestions will be provided.
Or click here for
a secure form to become an Angel Donor. |
| 4. |
East House Summer
Enrichment Program at R.I.T.
Each summer, up to 40 clients are given the
opportunity to take classes at Rochester Institute of Technology
for two weeks. This program provides clients, who have
educational and work goals, an opportunity to participate in a
college setting. The experience enhances other treatment
and rehabilitation services, and encourages clients to pursue
education to achieve independence and self-sufficiency.
This important program is funded wholly by donations.
Consider a gift designated as a $250 scholarship to East House;
the cost of one client attending the Enrichment Program.
Or, support one student for one week with a gift of $125; for
one day at $25. |
| 5. |
The Learning Center
The Learning Center, a component of East House Career
Services, helps individuals improve their education to increase
job placement and advancement. This also promotes more
effective involvement with family and community. Services
include: basic reading and math education and GED
preparation; computer skills training; vocational assessment and
counseling, job readiness training, supportive employment
training, job development/placement/retention assistance;
referrals to schools and skills training programs and
follow-along support. The Learning Center serves 60-80
adults each year, and is funded wholly by donations.
Consider a gift of $150 to the Learning Center; the cost of
educating and training one student per year. Or, help
educate a student for six months with a gift of $75; or for one
month at $15. |
| 6. |
Wish List
Consider donating items that encourage recreational
activity and a healthy lifestyle for clients. Consider
donating adult sporting equipment such as baseballs, bats and
gloves, basketballs, footballs, fishing poles, pool
cues.
- Exercise equipment in good condition is also welcome, such
as a treadmill, exercise bike, or rowing
machine.
- Tickets for our clients to attend sporting events,
concerts, theatre and movies are very much appreciated.
- Digital cameras (5 mega pixel) would also benefit clients
and client programs.
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| 7. |
Social Clubs and
Corporate Giving
A number of employers and social clubs have corporate or
charitable giving programs, which
make donations to organizations including matching gifts. Ask your employer if they
have such a program. |
| 8. |
Pooled Life Income
East House in collaboration with Rochester Area Community
Foundation (RACF) offers a Pooled Life Income Fund that provides
donors with both lifetime income and a tax deduction for a
charitable gift of securities or cash into a pooled fund.
Quarterly payments are made to you or your designated
beneficiary for life. After the lifetime of the individual, your
gift provides a legacy to East House. For more information
about pooled life income click here. |
| 9. |
Endowment Gifts
There are a number of options available to give an endowment
gift to East House, which will benefit clients for many years to
come. Some of the options include listing East House as a
beneficiary in your will, insurance policy or pension plan,
establishing a charitable remainder trust and making gifts of
securities and other property. Individuals should consult their
financial and legal advisors to develop specific charitable
giving plans. |
| 10. |
Volunteer Your Time and
Talent
Services provided by East House are greatly enhanced by the
time and talent of volunteers. Opportunities include
helping with special events and serving on agency
committees. The Learning Center also welcomes tutors for
literacy training, reading and math comprehension and basic
computer skills. Other options are available based on
individual needs and interests. |
| 11. |
Hire A Qualified
Applicant To Meet Your Employment Needs
East House partners with local businesses to match
qualified applicants to their job openings, and provides support
services post placement, if needed. For more information on
these services, available to employers free of charge, please contact Gail
Begley, Program Director, Career Services 585.473.3360 ext. 29 or email: Career
Services@easthouse.org. |
For more information on
ways to support East House, or to be added to our mailing list, please contact Anne McKenna,
Director Development and Community Relations at 585.256.3800 ext. 213 or email: amckenna@easthouse.org
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