GIVE
YOUR DONATION WILL HELP CASA
- Provide a voice, advocating for a child’s best interests while he / she is in the system; ultimately leaving the system to live in a safe, permanent home.
- Empower advocates to gather details, communicate with those involved, and prepare reports to represent the best interests of a child.
- Help move a child through the Child Protection Division as quickly as possible and advance that child’s case towards permanency.
- Enable advocates to monitor all aspects of the child’s life to ensure his / her safety and report any concerns to the proper authorities.
CORPORATE GIVING
CASA of Cook County works to develop partnerships with corporations in order to reach more children who have experienced abuse and neglect. CASAbuilds sustainable partnerships with its corporate partners by working hand inhand to find great opportunities for employee volunteerism at CASA programs and events. Additionally, corporations sponsor CASA of Cook County events and initiatives. If you would like to learn more about involving your corporation or business in CASA of Cook County’s mission, please contact CASA’s Development Associate, Abby Vlahos, at abby.vlahos@casacookcounty.org.
CORPORATE GIVING
CASA of Cook County accepts charitable stock donations through E-Trade Financial. Although every gift to CASA is tax-deductible, donations of stock significantly increase your tax benefits. By donating appreciated securities (that you’ve held for longer than one year), you can avoid paying the mandatory capital gains taxes if you had instead sold the stock and donated the cash proceeds. For more information please contact CASA’s Development Associate, Abby Vlahos, at abby.vlahos@casacookcounty.org.
GIFT MATCHING
First, find out whether or not your employer has a Matching Gift Program. Then, double or even triple the value of your donation to CASA of Cook County. Just ask your human resource department for a matching form, send it to us and we’ll complete the paperwork. Many companies even make charitable donations that match the time you spend volunteering. For more information please contact CASA’s Development Associate, Abby Vlahos, at abby.vlahos@casacookcounty.org.
PLANNED GIVING
Planned giving (or “charitable gift planning”) refers to the process of making a charitable gift of estate assets to one or more nonprofit organizations. These contributions require consideration and planning in light of the donor’s overall estate plan. For further assistance please contact CASA’s Development Associate, Abby Vlahos, at abby.vlahos@casacookcounty.org.
Providing a CASA Advocate for a child who has experienced abuse and neglect in Cook County costs
$
0
FOR ONE YEAR
which is one third the cost of a year of foster care.
Sponsor a child now.
