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CITY MISSION OF SCHENECTADY

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For more information on memorial or honorary gifts, contact our Donor Care Team at (518) 346- 2275 ext. 308.

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Shop our Target Registry

With nearly 100 men, women and children staying with us each night, there are always items that we are in need of to keep our shelters running. You can help provide these items and meet the needs of those we serve by shopping our Target Community Registry!

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Donate Clothing

After you've finished cleaning out your closets, we are happy to take that extra clothing off of your hands! We accept clothing and shoes for men, women and children. We also accept jewelry, outerwear, ties, purses, and other clothing accessories.

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Donate Household Items

Your donations may be sold at our Thrift Store where all proceeds will go towards supporting City Mission programs. Other items might be given to our residents as they move from shelters to their own apartments. Click below to view donation guidelines and learn more.

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Organize a Collection

Gather a group of friends or loved ones, spread the word, and benefit the men, women and children in need that come to City Mission each day. The organization of a drive or collection with your group will help transform lives!

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Planned Giving

To help you get started on your plans and legacy, City Mission has partnered with FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and can be completed in 20 minutes.

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Non-Cash Gifts

Many of our donors are opting for smarter giving, non-cash options that not only support our mission but may also offer a variety of tax benefits. Click below to learn more about giving stocks, gifts from your IRA, and making a grant from a donor-advised fund.

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Mail In Your Donation

To mail your donation to us, please fill out the form by clicking the button below and include it with your gift. Checks can be made payable to "City Mission of Schenectady." Please mail all gifts to: City Mission PO Box 760 Schenectady, NY 12301.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT MY DONATION

Yes, your donation is processed by a trusted PCI compliant payment gateway.

A donation based on the amount specified to City Mission of Schenectady.

Yes, City Mission of Schenectady is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all contributions are deductible as allowed by law.

Yes we can send tax statements for the previous year starting January 15th. Please call our Donor Care Team at (518) 346-2275 ext. 338 to request your statement.

If you made a gift online, you will receive an automatic email receipt shortly. If you mailed in a gift, you will receive a receipt of your gift within the following month.

Please contact our Donor Care Team at (518) 346- 2275 ext. 338 with any questions.

City Mission of Schenectady's Tax ID number is 14-1403652.

Yes! Please fill out this form and include it with your gift. Checks can be made payable to "City Mission of Schenectady." Please mail all gifts to: City Mission PO Box 760 Schenectady, NY 12301.

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WORTHY OF YOUR TRUST

City Mission of Schenectady provides immediate help for today and hope for tomorrow to men, women and children in need. We are dedicated to being good stewards of your donations and have received the highest rating of 4 stars from Charity Navigator.