Charity Options

Individuals

Charitable donations may be made through gifts of cash, in-kind contributions of household furnishings, food, and through personal volunteering of time. Board Members As a member of the Aid For Friends Board of Directors, the development committee sets suggested guidelines for annual board member contributions and solicits those contributions in the form of cash, volunteer service, and assistance with special events and programs.

Community Organizations

Civic organizations, clubs, and religious groups can volunteer to assist with a great variety of projects at Aid For Friends; including adopt a room, shelter fix up and maintenance projects, food drives, home starter kits, holiday events, fundraising for special need purchases, and the annual Snake River Music Reunion fund-raiser.

Corporations

The business community may actively involve themselves at Aid For Friends through direct cash gifts, by matching employee gifts, donations of surplus food, furnishings, and/or by supporting the United Way of Southeastern Idaho.

Trustees of Private Foundations

Philanthropy interests in human service, homelessness, job training, mediation and conflict resolution, childcare, self sufficiency, life skills training, transitional housing and advocate of low income persons may be sponsored through Aid For Friends.

Financial Institutions

Bank contributions of cash and lending support offer community reinvestment opportunities. Aid For Friends is a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and partnership for development of affordable housing and tax credit projects are considered.

Gift and Support Alternatives

Cash Contributions

Gifts of $1 to $250 to $500 to $1,000 or more are accepted any time.

Aid For Friends Endowement Fund

Established in 1997 to create an ongoing source of income for the management and operation of the agencies facilities. Funds will stabilize availabilty of services and programs within the community during times of financial shortfalls or funding cycle changes. The endowment is managed by the Idaho Community Foundation.

Adopt a Room

The Emergency Shelter and Resource Center have rooms that may be adopted for $500 a year. This support assists in upkeep, painting, and furnishing the room with necessities. The donor may be involved as a volunteer in any of the room projects.

Memorials, Living Trusts, & Estate Gifts*

As a non-profit organization, Aid For Friends is able to accept other assets, property, or belongings through charitable trusts, life insurance, stocks, and estate planning.

*For Tax purposes, contributors should consult with a tax adviser about donation giving benefits.


Administrative Offices  8am - 5pm
920 E. Clark
P.O. Box 4233
Pocatello, ID 83205
Phone:  (208) 232-0178
Fax:  (208) 232-1769
Night / Emergency Shelter 5:30pm - 7:45am
653 S. 4th Ave.
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