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To give today, you can:
Use the new United Way link that allows you to
give to any United Way in the United States. The pledges generated in your zip
code area will be returned to your local United Way. This is a secure site.
Changing Lives in Columbia
County, Oregon
Your gift of $20 a month can provide:
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4
nights of shelter for a family of four
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Emergency money for miscellaneous items such as gas, prescriptions, infant
formula or diapers for victims fleeing domestic violence
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Enough funding to furnish bulk heating fuel for one month
Your gift of $10 a month can provide:
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3-5
days supply of food for 6 families
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Would
buy one hour of senior tutoring/mentoring for students during the school year
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One
campership for low income youth
Your gift of $5 a month can provide:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I donate on-line?
Yes!
Giving to United Way is easier than ever.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes.
Click
HERE
to contribute using your
VISA,
Master Card,
and
Discover credit card donations.
If I designate a specific agency, do they really
get the money?
Yes.
As long as you donate over $25.00, you can designate where you wish the money
to go and it is given to that agency.
I thought my donations were supposed to stay in
Columbia County. Why do you support agencies that aren't in Columbia County?
United
Way of Columbia County, Oregon does fund member agencies located outside of
Columbia County.
The
primary reason for this is that, unlike Portland and Multnomah County, or
Beaverton and Washington County, our beautiful, semi-rural Columbia County does
not have enough residents to support in-county agencies or offices for all of the
necessary services.
So some of the agencies span two or more rural and
semi-rural counties, providing services across county borders and even across the Columbia River.
So
while such agencies may not be within Columbia County, these funds are still spent
to provide services to Columbia County residents.
Are my donations tax deductible?
Yes. The United Way of Columbia County is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. Your contributions are deductible as charitable
donations for federal and state income tax purposes.
Can I donate at work?
Yes, if your employer currently offers you the opportunity to
give through a workplace campaign. If not, speak to your employer or call us and
we will explain how easy it is to offer this opportunity. Payroll deductions,
although the easiest way to give, are not necessary for an employee campaign.
Can I donate air travel miles?
Yes. For example, you can help a child get to the life saving medical treatment he
or she needs. Donate your
Delta Sky Miles® to the
United Way of
America and Delta Sky Wish® Program. For every 5 miles donated,
Delta will donate 1 more.
Can I donate a vehicle?
Ø Yes, you can donate a vehicle that is in working condition
or has resale value — including automobiles, pick-up trucks, recreational
vehicles, motorcycles, or boats.
Ø And you can receive a tax deduction for the "Fair Market
Value" of the vehicle in accordance with IRS regulations.
Ø Money from your donation stays local to help people in Columbia
County.
Ø All vehicles must be accompanied by a clear title, available at the time of
donation.
For more information on vehicle
donations, call
1.866.392.4483.
To donate a vehicle online
click
HERE
If you have any further questions or need
assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us. After all, we're here to help
you as you help your neighbors!
Phone: 503.556.3614
Fax: 503.556.1855
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