​Ways to Donate​

 

1.  Make a one-time gift or become a sustainer with monthly donations online using our secure donation page here.

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2.  Send a check out to the Durham Literacy Center and send it to this address: Durham Literacy Center, PO Box 52209, Durham, NC 27717

 

3. Join the John Hope Literacy Society and ensure long term impact by making a 5-year pledge for at least $500/year. Details are here. 


4.  Year-end Tax Deductions, Retirement Accounts, Charitable IRA Rollover, 

     Gift Planning, and Stocks

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• If you have retirement accounts and are over the age of 59 1/2, you may be entitled to additional benefits (e.g., reduction in income or estate taxes) when taking a deduction for your gifts to the DLC. 

 

• Planned Giving: Donors of any age can still make a deferred gift of an IRA or other retirement account by naming the Durham Literacy Center as a beneficiary of the account at their death.

 

• Stock donations are an excellent way to support the Durham Literacy Center's mission and services, while also obtaining potential tax benefits. If you are interested in this option, please email our executive director at lizzie@durhamliteracy.org or call 919-489-8383, ext. 22. Note: Please notify us when you make a donation of stocks so we know who it is coming from.

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5.  Employer-Matched Contributions



Some employers will match employee donations to charitable organizations like the DLC. Others hold employee giving campaigns and donate the funds raised to a local nonprofit. Is your employer one of them? If so, let us know. We will provide you with information that you can share with your employer or the campaign leaders. 

   

6.  Event Sponsorship

Each year, we host a number of events for which we seek sponsors to help cover costs. It's a great way to get your name out as an advocate for literacy! Click here to view current sponsorship opportunities.

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7. DLC's Wishlists (​Click here)Grocery Store Cards (automatic donations that cost you nothing!)

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8. Link us to your grocery shopping card at Harris Teeter:  Raise funds for literacy every time you shop for groceries at Harris Teeter. Our Harris Teeter Together in Education Number is 5543. Link your VIC card now!

 

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Contact Lizzie Ellis-Furlong, Executive Director at lizzie@durhamliteracy.org or call at (919) 489-8383, ext 22 to discuss the best giving plan for you!

 

Thank you for supporting our mission and programs! You are making a difference in the lives of our students!