If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your 1  IRA directly to Project Friendship.  QCDs are not included in your taxable income and can satisfy your required minimum distributions (RMDs).  Consult with your financial advisor to learn more about the benefits of making a QCD to Project Friendship.

Give the gift of friendship! Make a donation to Project Friendship in honor of a friend or family member. We will send a personalized card to the honoree, acknowledging your thoughtful gift and informing them of your support for our mentoring programs. This is a meaningful way to celebrate special occasions, birthdays, holidays, or simply to show your appreciation for someone special. You can also request that others make a gift to Project Friendship in your honor.

Name Project Friendship as a beneficiary of your Donor Advised Fund or Life Insurance Policy.  This is a simple yet powerful way to support our work and ensure that your commitment to mentoring continues beyond your lifetime.  Consult with your financial advisor to learn more about how you can designate Project Friendship as a beneficiary and create a lasting legacy of support.

Consider making a gift of appreciated stock to Project Friendship.  This can be a tax-advantageous way to support our mission.  By donating appreciated assets, you may be able to deduct the current market value of the stock and avoid paying capital gains taxes.  Consult with your financial advisor to determine if a gift of appreciated stock is right for you.

Become a Project Friendship Sustaining Donor and make a difference year-round!  Monthly giving is a convenient and impactful way to support our mission.  By spreading your donation throughout the year, you provide consistent funding that allows us to plan for the future and ensure the continuity of our mentoring programs.  Join our community of dedicated monthly donors and become a vital part of Project Friendship's ongoing success.  Even a small monthly contribution adds up to a big impact over time.

Leave a lasting legacy of friendship by including Project Friendship in your will or trust.  Your planned gift will ensure that future generations of young people have access to the transformative power of mentoring.  Consult with your financial advisor to explore the various options available for including Project Friendship in your estate plans and create a lasting impact on the lives of young people for years to come.

Share the power of mentoring!  Tell your friends, family, and colleagues about Project Friendship and the critical role mentors play in a young person's life. Encourage them to support mentoring organizations like ours.  By raising awareness, we can collectively empower more youth and ensure every young person has a voice and the opportunity to reach their full potential.  Share our website, social media posts, and personal stories of mentorship success.  Let's work together to build a community where every young person has a supportive mentor.

Help Project Friendship build meaningful, lasting friendships for young people in our community.  Your tax-deductible donation empowers these vital mentoring relationships.  A gift of just $40 a month (totaling $480 annually) funds a mentoring pair for an entire year.  This consistent support provides a safe, supportive environment where young people can thrive, develop essential life skills, and build confidence.  Because all donations are tax-deductible, you can make a significant impact while reducing your tax burden.  Give the gift of friendship this year and invest in the future of our youth.