Investing in Families Forward Virginia contributes to healthier children, stable and self-sufficient families, and stronger communities.
Donate Now. Thank you!
Donate
for the children
Your personal contribution will help ensure:
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Fewer founded cases of child abuse and neglect
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Babies born healthy and on time
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More children have increased immunization rates and receive preventative health care
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Parents have more time to work
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Families become more stable and self-sufficient
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Children are ready for school and life
Your donation to Families Forward Virginia will ensure that our voluntary home visiting programs and child abuse prevention programs reach the families and children that need it most.
Matching Gifts
Double the impact of your gift by checking with your, or your spouse’s or
partner’s employer for their matching gift policy and procedures
Donate by Mail
Please make checks payable to Families Forward Virginia and mail to:
Families Forward Virginia
Attention Maria Diener
8100 Three Chopt Road, Suite 212
Richmond, VA 23229
Gifts of Stock
Please instruct your broker to transfer shares to Families Forward Virginia brokerage by contacting
Merrill Lynch, Attention: Jesse Ross, 804-780-1403
Tax ID #: 54-1149882
Please contact your tax professional to discuss the benefits of donating gifts
of appreciated securities.
You Can Use Your IRA to Support Families Forward Virginia
An IRA charitable contribution provides a tax benefit for those over age 70 1/2. Not only does your gift make a big difference for Virginia’s families, it counts toward your required minimum distribution and isn't included in your adjusted gross income. You can transfer up to $100,000 from your IRA, but donations of any amount make a difference in saving.
Consider using this special program to give to Families Forward Virginia while addressing your required minimum distribution and incurring no tax penalty. Reach out to your accountant or financial adviser to learn more about this and gifts of stock. To make an IRA or stock gift, contact Cathryn Lowe or Laura Darling or call Cathryn at (804) 359-6166.