One hundred percent of your donations directly support Child Aid literacy programs. All administrative and fundraising expenses are funded separately by our Board of Directors.
How you can make a difference
You give. We Train. They learn.
When students learn, opportunity awakens.
Your donation will improve access to quality education and help children build the foundational literacy and life skills they need to create a better tomorrow.
In addition to online donations, Child Aid is happy to accept checks
Checks should be made payable to Child Aid and mailed to:
Child Aid, 525 3rd Street, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Your Donation Matters
Our work is funded by over 3,000 generous donors. Their contributions have led to lasting change in the communities where we work.
223k
Children Benefitted
405
Partner Schools
11,402
Teachers Trained
1M
Books Distributed
Program results since 2014
Ways to Donate
Donate to our Books Program
Sponsor a Teacher
Sponsor an Entire School
Leave a Legacy
Estate planning is an act of care that invests in the people, communities and causes you love. Consider writing Child Aid into your will.
Start a Fundraiser
Creating an online fundraiser is a fun and powerful way to both raise awareness around Child Aid’s work and increase donations.
Other ways to donate
Donate Stocks and Securities
Many donors find that there are significant tax advantages to the contribution of stocks and securities, especially those that have appreciated in value. If you would like more information, please contact Pete Noll, Chief Development Officer, at pete.noll@child-aid.org or by phone at 503-223-3008.
Donate Through Your IRA
A charitable gift from your IRA at age 70½ or older is a smart way to skip the taxes associated with RMDs and make a big difference for the work of Child Aid. For more information, Pete Noll, Chief Development Officer, at pete.noll@child-aid.org or by phone at 503-223-3008.
Give Directly through DAF account
If you have a Donor-Advised Fund at Fidelity, Schwab, or BNY Mellon you can use DAF Direct to recommend a grant directly to Child Aid. Or contact Pete Noll, Chief Development Officer, at pete.noll@child-aid.org or by phone at 503-223-3008.
How to use DAF Direct:
- Select where you’d like to donate from and the amount.
- Click “NEXT” and you will be taken to the login page of your specific DAF.
- Upon logging in, the grant specifications you fill out on this page will be pre-populated to allow for a simplified process. You will then complete the grant recommendation. Once completed, you can log out of your DAF account.
- Once the grant recommendation is made, it will go through the sponsoring organization’s normal grant review process.
- After the grant recommendation is approved, funds will be distributed to Child Aid, either via check or electronic funds transfer.
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