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“Working with vulnerable children is a
concerted effort.
It needs a lot of hands to be put together, and a lot of ideas.
The orphan problem does not only belong to people with orphans.
It is everybody’s problem.”
Firelight Foundation Grantee-Partner, DAPP, Zambia
Throughout Africa, thousands of community-based organizations are
addressing the needs of children and families made vulnerable by
HIV/AIDS. These organizations are strengthening the traditional
safety net of the extended family through a range of vital programs
and services. Often operating with minimal funding and with a great
deal of volunteer support, community-based groups are the frontline
response to the needs of children affected by AIDS. Very few funds
are reaching this grassroots level.
We invite you to join us in addressing this funding gap, and to
become part of our growing network of supporters!
DONATE
An endowment covers Firelight’s administrative expenses, uniquely
positioning Firelight to bring 100% of your donation to grassroots
groups serving children affected by HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.
We invite you to become part of our growing network
of supporters!
- Donate by cash, check, or credit card – Firelight
accepts cash and checks made payable to the Firelight Foundation.
To
use credit cards and to donate online.
- Share your stock – Stock may be transferred to Firelight
via accounts at Goldman Sachs or Northern Trust Bank.
- Arrange a recurring donation – Pledge to contribute
an amount each month. On our website you can register to make
automatic monthly donations via credit card. We also appreciate
multiyear commitments – please
contact our Development Officer for more information.
- Honor friends and family – Make a donation to Firelight
in honor of someone’s birthday, as a holiday gift, or to
highlight other celebrations. Firelight will advise the honoree
of your gift.
- Request a company match – Many companies have a
corporate giving program that will match your donation. Check
with your employer.
- Make a bequest – Make a long-lasting contribution
by naming Firelight as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy
or will.
- Give through the Firelight Foundation Donor Advised Fund
at the Tides Foundation – To facilitate donations, Firelight
has set up a donor-advised fund at the Tides Foundation in San
Francisco. A small administrative fee is associated with this
fund.
- Offer in-kind support – In-kind donations will be
acknowledged and valued for tax deduction purposes at their fair
market value.
Donations made to Firelight are tax deductible to
the full extent of U.S. Internal Revenue Service regulations. All
donations will be acknowledged in writing within two weeks of the
date of donation.
OTHER WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
There are many ways that you can support the needs of children affected
by HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Educate yourself – Please visit our website,
to learn more about children and HIV/AIDS and to find links to
many related websites.
- Raise awareness in your community – Give a presentation
to your child’s class or school, a civic group, or your faith-based
community. Contact us for outreach materials.
- Advocate – Write a letter to support increased funding
to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. To
find out more about the Global Fund, visit www.theglobalfund.org.
- Volunteer – Show your support for Firelight or another
organization working to address the pandemic by giving your time,
talents, or expertise. If you are interested in volunteering at
Firelight, please contact our office for more information.
- Host a house party – Invite your friends and family to
your home and educate them about the challenges of HIV/AIDS in
Africa. Firelight staff are sometimes able to attend or present
at educational events.
For more information contact Jennifer Anderson-Bähr
at (831) 429-8750 or email at jab@firelightfoundation.org.
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