{"id":1517,"date":"2016-11-22T02:17:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T02:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/?page_id=1517"},"modified":"2023-11-27T03:26:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T03:26:16","slug":"donate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/index.php\/donate\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you make a single gift or choose to give monthly, your support helps us remain committed to the positive growth of young girls in our community by pairing them with caring volunteer women and encouraging friendships that foster guidance, motivation, and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/bloomerang-public-cdn\/bigsistersofgreaterracine\/.widget-js\/295936.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mail checks to:<\/strong><br>Big Sisters of Greater Racine, Inc.<br>840 Lake Ave. Ste. 250<br>Racine, WI 53403<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fundraise on Facebook<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start a fundraiser on Facebook<\/strong> to raise money for&nbsp;Big Sisters of Greater Racine,&nbsp;and invite your friends to donate.<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fund\/BSGRI\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/fund\/BSGRI\/\" target=\"_blank\">Create a Facebook fundraiser<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need help? See Facebook&#8217;s helpful steps in&nbsp;&#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/help\/395936720538262\/?search_session_id=e892778d2d1abcc65024951a9fd97713&amp;sr=0&amp;helpref=m-search&amp;query=donate%20on%20facebook\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/help\/395936720538262\/?search_session_id=e892778d2d1abcc65024951a9fd97713&amp;sr=0&amp;helpref=m-search&amp;query=donate%20on%20facebook\" target=\"_blank\">How do I donate to a fundraiser or charitable organization on Facebook?<\/a>&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" autoplay controls muted src=\"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BIG-SISTER-REVISIONS-3-1080p-210710.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workplace Giving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest, most effective ways you can support Big Sister of Greater Racine is through workplace giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payroll Deductions<\/strong><br>Many companies encourage philanthropic giving by offering employees the opportunity to give through payroll deduction. Giving policies vary among companies. Please contact your Human Resources department to determine whether your company offers a workplace giving campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Matching Gifts<\/strong><br>Many companies match employees\u2019, retirees\u2019, and employees\u2019 spouses\u2019 donations. With a matching gift, your donation to Big Sisters of Greater Racine may be doubled or tripled in value, thereby maximizing the impact you can make. Check with your HR department to see if your contribution to Big Siters of Greater Racine Inc. can go even further with a matching gift. You may email or mail your matching gift form to <a href=\"mailto:treasurer@bigsistersracine.org\">treasurer@bigsistersracine.org<\/a> or mail it to Big Sisters of Greater Racine, Inc, 840 Lake Ave. Ste. 250, Racine, WI 53403<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dollars for Doers \u2014 A Match for Your Volunteer Hours<\/strong><br>Dollars for Doers programs are when companies contribute to nonprofits where employees volunteer. Your company may make a gift for the time you give volunteering with Big Sisters of Greater Racine through a volunteer grants program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bequests<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An excellent way for you to support Big Sisters of Greater Racine is to leave us a bequest in your will. To make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Big Sisters of Greater Racine, Inc. in your estate plan. Here is some basic bequest language to assist you and your attorney:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I hereby give, devise and bequeath $_________ to Big Sisters of Greater Racine, Inc., a nonprofit organization located at 840 Lake Ave. Ste. 250, Racine, WI 53403, Federal Tax ID #23-7044500, for Big Sisters of Greater Racine\u2019s general use and purpose.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amazon Smile<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">smile.amazon.com<\/a>, and select &#8220;Big Sisters of Greater Racine Inc&#8221; to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make through AmazonSmile will result in a donation. Any questions? <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/gp\/chpf\/about\/ref=smi_se_dshb_aas_saas?ie=UTF8&amp;ref_=nav_em_amazon_smile_0_1_1_55\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smile.amazon.com\/gp\/chpf\/about\/ref=smi_se_dshb_aas_saas?ie=UTF8&amp;ref_=nav_em_amazon_smile_0_1_1_55\" target=\"_blank\">Learn more about AmazonSmile.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Big Sisters of Greater Racine, Inc. is committed to the positive growth of young girls in our community by pairing them with caring volunteer women and encouraging friendships that foster guidance, motivation, and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thank You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1968, due in large part to donors like you, we\u2019ve been able to recruit, screen, match, and support mentoring relationships that have changed the lives of hundreds of young women in Greater Racine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are so grateful for the continued support of the\u00a0<strong>Racine Community Foundation <\/strong>and the <strong>Women&#8217;s United Fund<\/strong> through Racine County United Way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together we are here for Racine County, changing lives two by two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.racinecommunityfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.racinecommunityfoundation.org<\/a>. \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedwayracine.org\/women-united\">https:\/\/www.unitedwayracine.org\/women-united<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header-1140x380.png 1140w, https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header-380x127.png 380w, https:\/\/bigsistersracine.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Pink-Pastel-Gradient-Twitter-Header.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you make a single gift or choose to give monthly, your support helps us remain committed to the positive growth of young girls in our community by pairing them with caring volunteer women and encouraging friendships that foster guidance, motivation, and hope. 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