support our work

For over 100 years, Family Services, Inc. has depended upon a generous community to help support us … and those we serve. It has allowed us to be there for a child in need, a victim in crisis, or a family in conflict.

There are perhaps hundreds of ways of providing support. Some are very personal, by an individual or a couple. Others are by larger groups, pooling their resources to make a difference.

While the ways to give are varied, they fall into three basic areas:

	Financial gifts
	Tangible gifts
	Gifts of time (volunteering)

Who can give?
Family Services receives gifts from a variety of sources – all of them play an important role in helping us make a difference in the lives of families:

Individuals, couples or entire families - the most personal ways to make a difference

Faith Groups - the gift may be offered by the entire church or from its specific sub-groups (e.g. mission groups, church circles, etc.)

Educational groups from students at all levels – pre-school through college.

Community groups from groups as varied as civic groups (Kiwanis, Rotary, Sertoma, etc); social groups (sororities, fraternities, etc.); or other community, professional, or special interest groups (garden clubs, women’s groups, medical auxiliaries, etc.).

Businesses from both small and large companies or from departments within larger corporations who pool their support (financial or volunteer time) to support our programs.

Whether you wish to help us with our annual operating support or for future, deferred needs, your gifts will help us make a difference to the families and children we serve.

Options for contributing

Cash
Donations can be made by cash, check or credit card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express or Discover).

Mail your gift to:
Family Services, Inc.
1200 S. Broad St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Make a gift through our website using our secure online payment option

Pledge
You can make a pledge for a future gift, including a gift to be paid over several months or longer.

Gifts of Stock
Gifts of securities (stocks, mutual funds, etc.) that have appreciated in value are excellent ways to benefit Family Services … and you. Donate securities directly to us for a 100% tax deductible gift. We can work with you or your broker for this simple transaction.

Planned or Deferred Gifts – leaving a legacy

Other
There are a number of other ways your gift can be used to support our annual operating budget or to assist with future needs including through our endowment fund. These decisions are often part of a discussion about estate planning done with your legal and financial advisors. Options include:

• Endowment funds
• Bequests
• Life Insurance policies
• Other Life-Income plans
• Charitable Remainder Trusts

For further information on any of the above Giving Opportunities, please contact our Resource Development Department (336-722-8173).

Don’t forget about these extra ways to make Financial Gifts:

Honorariums and Memorial Gifts
Is there a special person who has made a difference in your life or whom you would like to recognize? Make a gift in their honor or memory. All gifts will be acknowledged, and if you direct us, a letter about your thoughtfulness will be sent to a named recipient (amount of gift will be kept confidential). Use the secure, online payment form.