Give Online
Your support makes an enormous difference in the lives of children who have no one else to turn to.

To donate by mail, please send your check to:
Center for Children’s Advocacy, 65 Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT 06105

Donor-Advised Funds
A Donor-advised fund (DAF) is a way of giving by establishing a fund at a public charity. DAFs provide simplicity, flexibility, privacy, and potential tax savings. Click for more information on Donor Advised Funds.

Monthly Giving
Your generous recurring donation provides financial stability and ensures that the Center for Children’s Advocacy will continue to advocate for the legal rights of the most vulnerable children and youth in Connecticut. Become a monthly donor today!

Matching Gifts
Many workplaces offer matching gift programs. Check with your Human Resources office.

United Way
Support the Center with your donation through the United Way.

Opportunities to sponsor the Center’s flagship events and initiatives are designed to increase visibility in the communities we serve and offer volunteer opportunities through association with our work. Contact Maggie Prendergast to learn more about CCA sponsorship.

Required Minimum Distributions
If you are over 72, you must take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your IRA. Donating a portion of this distribution directly to CCA reduces your taxable income. Contact your financial institution for information.

By donating stock that has increased in value, you may avoid capital gains tax and put more funds to work for the causes you care about. Please click here for the stock donation notification form.

Retirement Plans/IRAs
Unlike other investments, funds withdrawn from tax-deferred individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are taxable as ordinary income and, eventually, taxable to your heirs. By naming the Center for Children’s Advocacy as the beneficiary of your retirement account, you can avoid these taxes. Contact Maggie Prendergast for more information.

Life Insurance
Consider donating a paid-up life insurance policy. You may also name CCA as a beneficiary.

Legacy Gifts
If you have already named CCA as a beneficiary in your estate plans, thank you! Please let us know about your gift, so we may recognize you for your generosity (or, you may opt to be “anonymous.”). You may also tell us more about your gift by returning this form to us; please include as much information as you feel comfortable sharing.

Make a Gift in Your Will or Estate Plan
You can name CCA as one of the beneficiaries on a retirement plan, investment, or bank account, and there is no need to update your will. Contact your financial institution to update beneficiaries; often, you can do this online. You could name children or relatives (80%) and CCA (20%) as beneficiaries.

You may also designate a percentage of your estate or the account to CCA by including a bequest provision in your will or revocable trust. CCA can be a primary or a contingent beneficiary. Please click for sample bequest language. If you have already named CCA as a beneficiary in your estate plans, please let us know so we may recognize you for your generosity; note that you may opt to be “anonymous.” Contact Maggie Prendergast for more information on naming CCA as a beneficiary.

Celebration Fundraiser

Celebrate a birthday or milestone event and create a fundraising campaign. Share your event with your network to make a donation in your name to CCA. This is an easy and effective way to raise money and awareness for CCA. 100% of the donation goes directly to CCA.

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Your creative, meaningful, and inspiring fundraiser is an opportunity to provide additional support that will help us continue to fight for the legal rights of the most vulnerable children. Some examples of fundraisers: fun run or bike event, wine or beer tasting, cooking class, parties, game or movie night – contact Eileen Brennan if you have your own idea!