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When you donate to Identity, you join a community of neighbors caring about neighbors.
You are investing in promising young people and families who will thrive with the right support at the right time. And they do. Identity youth report real improvements in their ability to manage difficult emotions; resolve conflict; speak up for themselves; connect to school, the workforce and the community; and avoid substance use and other harmful behavior. Identity youth show improved school attendance and achievement, and their families report improved communication and more involvement in their children’s lives after participating in our programs. Lifesaving safety-net support and caring human connections stave off hunger, homelessness and despair in families during times of extreme crisis.
Identity cannot do it alone! With your support, we help thousands of children, teens and adults across Montgomery County every year. We are all stronger together.
Muchas gracias for investing in the promise of Latino and other historically underserved youth and families and for breaking down barriers to achievement and connection and nurturing hope.
If you prefer to send a check, please mail it to Identity, 415 E. Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. For Donor Advised Funds (DAF) our EIN is 52-2120012.
Our Wishlist
We always appreciate donations of the following new items:
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Snack bars
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School supplies
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Journals
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Backpacks
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Arts and crafts supplies
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Personal hygiene products
To arrange a donation, contact us.
Other Ways to Give
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Make a gift of securitiesGifts of stocks make excellent charitable gifts. By donating stock, you avoid costly gains and significantly help Identity’s client community at the same time. We will be happy to assist you in transferring assets to complete your gift.
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Special tax-free IRA giftsFor those 70 1/2 or older, it is possible to make tax-favored charitable gifts from traditional and Roth IRA accounts. A total of up to $100,000 per year can be transferred directly from traditional or Roth IRAs to one or more qualified charities, such as Identity, free from federal income tax. Amounts given in this way count toward required IRA minimum withdrawal amounts for the year of the gift. Check with your tax advisor for more information.
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Make a planned giftFor some donors, a planned gift – or other type of deferred giving arrangement – may better suit your financial and planning needs. These can be structured through a variety of vehicles, including a bequest in a will, a trust arrangement, and other income-producing vehicles such as life insurance and annuities. In considering a planned gift, it is best to consult your tax, legal, and financial advisor(s). We will be happy to work with you and your advisor(s) to structure a gift. If you have any questions or need help with your donation, please reach out to development@Identity-youth.org.
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Learn about The Lift FundThe Lift Fund provides short-term financial relief to Identity clients facing truly extraordinary crises or hardship. It was created in 2019 in honor of Identity Co-Founder Candace Kattar to ensure her legacy of never giving up on any young person in need.
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Learn about our Annual Back-to-School Supply DriveStarting a new school year is difficult for students whose connection to school is insecure or fragile. This is especially true for those who are living in poverty and/or are new to our community and system of education. Help us fill their backpacks with the supplies they need to start on an equal footing. Each new backpack filled with age-appropriate supplies costs about $50. Learn more!