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We know that every successful program is truly enhanced by the continued participation and support of our donating family.
When families in need know other people care, they begin to hope for a better future – you can help. Your charitable contribution(s) will pay dividends in empowering families with the crucial resources they need when faced with exigent circumstances. The donation(s) you give will go a long way in providing emergency funding, food, and clothing to SCLARC’s individuals and their families.
There are many ways to get involved and make a difference in the lives of SCLARC’s children and families. Consider making a monetary gift, a donation of goods, volunteering your time, or attending one of our upcoming events.

Kindness IS A GIFT
EVERYONE CAN Afford
to Give

Ways To Help

Give A Cash Donation

This is the easiest way to give. No amount is too small!

Donate Your Time And Expertise

This is a tried and true way to give. The benefit? A sense of purpose and satisfaction while helping individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability secure safe, affordable housing in the community.

Fundraise Online

In an effort to raise money to fund our work, Friends has formed a partnership with GoodSearch, an internet search engine, powered by Yahoo, which makes a donation to our organization every time you use it.

In addition to GoodSearch, we are asking that you use GoodShopping through which you can order online from your favorite retailers such as Macy’s Nike, and even websites such as Orbitz or Travelocity. These retailers then make a donation on average of three percent of purchase to Friends’ organizations. Simply visit www.goodsearch.com, select “Friends of SCLARC” and search or shop as you normally would.

Give Appreciated Property

This method allows for a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the property. Normally, you would pay a full tax of 20% on the profit from the sale of property. For instance, if you buy land for $10,000 and sell it for $100,000, you must pay 20% of the $90,000 profit. ($18,000).

After taxes your profit is $82,000. But if you contribute the property to [charity], you get a charitable deduction for the full $100,000. That is, you receive a tax deduction for the full amount of $100,000.

Set Up A Lifetime Charitable Remainder Trust and Establish Friends of SCLARC, Inc. as the Remainder Beneficiary

In this arrangement, you contribute property to a trust and you receive a fixed dollar amount or a fixed percentage of the value of the trust each year. At the end of your life, or at the end of a term up to 20 years, the property remaining goes to Friends of SCLARC. You take an income tax deduction, now, for the value of the interest that eventually goes to Friends of SCLARC. Moreover, you never lose control over how the assets of the trust are invested.

Set up a Charitable Remainder Trust

This is similar to a lifetime Charitable Remainder Trust, but your children or other beneficiaries receive the income stream first. Upon their deaths or after a specified period of time, then the assets would go to Friends of SCLARC. Your estate would receive a present estate tax charitable deduction for the value of the interest that goes to the Friends of SCLARC.

Set Up A Charitable Lead Trust During Your Lifetime

The beneficiary would be Friends of SCLARC. This is the Charitable Remainder Trust in reverse. Friends of SCLARC get the income stream during your life or a fixed period of time, and then the remaining assets go to your children or other beneficiaries.

Donate New or Lightly Used Furniture & HouseHold Items

Oftentimes SCLARC’s adult individuals transitioning into independent living for the first time often lack the materials necessary to live on their own. You can help them achieve their goal of independence by donating new or very lightly used household items.

At Friends Of SCLARC, we understand that being a good community partner not only helps to better people’s lives, but it also enhances the quality of life within the community.

Creating NEW
LIVES BY What Is
GivenTO US

Friends Of SCLARC is dedicated to providing accessorial services to families living in South Los Angeles and the surrounding communities of Watts, Compton, Downey, Lynwood, Paramount, Bell, Bell Gardens, Huntington Park, South Gate, Carson and Cudahy, who are receiving services at the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center. (SCLARC)