Our house of HOPe is a 100% grassroots initiative and will require fundraising for may years to come. We understand that it is only by working together that we can make a difference in the lives of children. If you are interested in helping our mission of HOPe, there are many ways to do so. Below is a list of options that may meet your needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Paula Kavolius by email or call 508-205-0555 and she will help you help us!
Annual Fund
Your donation allows the House to continue to provide respite care to those with significant challenges who provide round-the-clock care for children. There are several ways to make a gift to the House of Possibilities.
Outright Gifts
An outright contribution is the most direct way to assist the House of Possibilities.
- Gifts of Cash: Most gifts to HOPe are cash contributions, which allow donors to receive full tax benefits to the extent of the law.
- Gifts of Securities: A gift of long-term appreciated securities, either publicly traded or from a private company, may provide greater tax advantages than a cash gift.
- Pledges: Commitments that are pledged to the House of Possibilities can be paid over an extended period.
Deferred Gifts
In many cases, a deferred gift enables a donor to make a more significant contribution to HOPe than would be possible by an outright gift. Most often, such gifts are also funded with cash or stock and take the form of life income arrangements, which generate income for the donor during his or her lifetime or for a term of years. The principle then reverts to the House of Possibilities. The donor receives the immediate tax benefits while helping to carry on the mission of the House of Possibilities. Deferred gifts may be made through such vehicles as gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, annuity trusts, and lead trusts. Gifts may also be made in the form of real estate, life insurance, and personal property.
Unrestricted and Restricted Gifts
The majority of gift support to the House of Possibilities is unrestricted, which allows HOPe to use the funds where they are most needed and respond to opportunities and necessities. Donors may also choose to restrict a gift and designate support to address a specific need or interest.
Capital Improvement Gifts
Funds raised for capital needs are necessary for the important and constant upkeep and improvement of HOPe's facilities and grounds. For more information on capital improvement needs at our house of HOPe, please contact Paula Kavolius, Founder at 508-205-0555 or email p.kavolius@houseofpossibilities.org.
Matching Gifts
If your employer has a matching gift program, you have a wonderful opportunity to double the impact of your donation to HOPe. Check with your Personnel Department to see if your company has a matching gift program. If so, simply enclose your company’s matching gift form with your donation to HOPe and we do the rest.
Planned Giving (Bequests/Estate Planning/Etc.)
A gift by will or other gift-planning vehicles can be an excellent way of supporting the House of Possibiliteis while having tax advantages as well. For more information on including the House of Possibilities in your will or other estate planning vehicles, please contact Paula Kavolius, Founder at 508-205-0555 or email p.kavolius@houseofpossibilities.org.
Endowment
Gifts to the House of Possibilities Endowment Fund will help ensure that in times of economic uncertainty and/or government cutbacks, HOPe will have the resources necessary to continue its mission. Gifts to the endowment can be named and customized by the donor to support specific areas of interest. For more information on making a gift to HOPe's Endowment Fund, please contact Paula Kavolius, Founder at 508-205-0555 or email p.kavolius@houseofpossibilities.org.
Memorial/In Honor of Gifts
Gifts in memory or in honor of a loved one or friend are wonderful ways to pay tribute to the special people in your life. Each tribute gift is acknowledged to the honored individual or next of kin. To make a memorial or an in honor of gift, please click here.
In-Kind Donations
HOPe accepts donations of new toys, household items, tickets/passes, gift certificates, school supplies, etc. Please understand we can only accept donations of new items.