Ways To Give

The largest source of financial support for Samaritan Caregivers comes from local individuals, churches, businesses, clubs and organizations; followed by fund raising events, primarily the Chocolate Celebration and the Duck Derby; the United Way of Howard County, and grants. All revenue is generated through the efforts of the staff and volunteer leadership of Samaritan Caregivers, thanks to the community-minded spirit and generosity of so many.

Ways you can support the work of Samaritan Caregivers:

GIFTS OF CASH
The quickest and easiest way to ensure that Samaritan Caregivers can continue to help seniors in our area is to make a financial contribution directly to Samaritan Caregivers. It’s easy to become part of the Samaritan Caregivers Neighborhood at the levels listed on this page.

Ways to make a financial gift directly to Samaritan Caregivers:
1. Click on the "Make A Donation" button on this page to use PayPal.
2. Click on the “Enroll Now” button on this page to enroll in electronic banking transactions or download a paper copy to mail or bring into the office. This allows Samaritan Caregivers to automatically debit a set amount from your checking/savings account or credit card on the 1st or 15th of every month.
3. Print and mail a Donation Form to us with your cash, check or credit card donation.
4. Phone or call the office to make a donation from Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.
5. Stop by hte office to make a contribution from your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or enroll in electronic banking.

Your contribution can honor a person or day that is special. It can also be given in memory of someone who had special significance during their lifetime. An acknowledgement is promptly sent to the honoree or family to notify them of your thoughtfulness. The amount of your gift is not disclosed.

Donors, memorials and honorariums are listed in the Neighbor to Neighbor newsletter.

Donations are tax deductible in keeping with IRS regulations. Each January, Samaritan Caregiver donors receive a statement of giving for the previous calendar year. Additional verification is available upon request.

BECAUSE OF YOU WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

ACH DONATIONS
If you would like to donate via ACH or credit card in monthly recurring amounts, please click here.

ENDOWMENT
Samaritan Caregivers has an endowment at the Community Foundation of Howard County designated for the general budget of our organization. At the present time, gifts of any amount are welcome. Contact the Community Foundation for specific information about how to be sure that Samaritan Caregivers will be helping people for years to come.


IN-KIND DONATIONS
Many people and groups routinely donate items that are needed at Samaritan Caregivers. Click here for the "wish list" in our "Neighbor To Neighbor" newsletter and make arrangements to bring the items to our office.

PLANNED GIFTS
Planned giving includes a variety of options listed in our Heritage Club Brochure, including: cash, appreciated assets, a bequest, charitable gift annuity or remainder annuity trust or unitrust, deferred gift annuity, real estate, charitable lead trust, partnership interest, retirement plan or life insurance policy. We will gladly discuss with you the many different gift arrangements that would help you achieve your financial goals. Remembering Samaritan Caregivers in this way not only benefits our organization but provides worthwhile benefits to you and your heirs.


APPRECIATED ASSETS
Life insurance policies, stocks, real estate, and art, or other valuable items or collections are examples of appreciated assets that may be given to Samaritan Caregivers. By transferring these items to our nonprofit, you list the gift value as a tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax. Contact us to let us know your intentions or to provide more specific information.

 
Donation Levels
Believer $2500 or more
Samaritan $1000 - $2499
Caregiver $500 - $999
Neighbor $250 - $499
Friend $25 - $249