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Donating to CASA can be done through cash donations, in-kind product donations, or underwriting of budgeted items. It is very likely that you or your company would be able to help since many of our requests are quite small. Every penny is a step toward a secure and happy future for an abused child.

Here is how you can help:

  Cash Donations


You can always make a donation by mailing a check to:

  CASA of Sonoma County
  P.O. BOX 1418
  Kenwood, CA 95452

If you would like to receive a donation envelope to send in your check, please send us an email with your name and address.

 

  Donate your Car

Help a youth with transportation challenges get to and from college or work by donating your car. Please call us or send us an email if you would like to donate a car.
 
  Visit our Online Boutique

Please visit our online store to select from our many organic lavender products. They make wonderful gifts or are a nice treat for yourself.

 
  Donate to CASA through United Way

Please designate "Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County" when making your donation to United Way. Simply provide the name of our organization exactly as shown above and our phone number, 707-565-6375, and United Way will make sure that your kind donation is directed to us. Please be sure not to state the acronym CASA, instead state "Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sonoma County". We thank you for your generosity.
 
  Bequest a Legacy Gift

Gifts by will are one of the best ways of ensuring that Sonoma CASA volunteers will continue to represent abused and neglected children. A bequest can be for a specific purpose or unrestricted. Unrestricted bequests are especially welcome, as the needs of the organization and the children can change over time. If a specific purpose is stated, we suggest you allow alternative uses as in the example below

Information about the Sonoma CASA Association

Mission
To enhance and strengthen CASA in Sonoma, California and support individual programs in their efforts to provide quality advocacy services to all abused and neglected children in the juvenile courts through the use of trained volunteers.

Official Name
The official name of the organization is "Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association."

Tax Exempt Status
The Internal Revenue Service has recognized the tax exempt status of the Association under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal Revenue Service has also determined that the Association is not a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a) of the Code.

Copies of the determination letters relating to the above can be provided upon request.

Gifts to Sonoma CASA
May be made to Sonoma CASA during the donor's lifetime or at death.

Lifetime gifts are charitable contributions eligible for a deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(a) of the Code. Bequests, legacies, or other transfers at death to or for the use of Sonoma CASA are deductible from the gross estate of the decedent for estate tax purposes under Sections 1055(a) and 210(a)(2).

Gifts may include:

gifts by will,
gifts of cash,
securities,
personal property,
real estate,
charitable trusts.

Please address all gifts & inquires to:

Millie Gilson
Executive Director
CASA of Sonoma County
P.O. Box 1418
Kenwood, CA 95452
Email:
info@sonomacasa.org


Additional Information

Sonoma CASA Tax Identification Number
Our Tax Identification Number is:68-0404770

Sample Bequest Clauses
If you are considering a bequest to Sonoma CASA, your attorney may find the following information and sample bequest clauses helpful:

Unrestricted Bequest
I give and bequeath to the Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, located in Santa Rosa, California, the sum of $___ for its general purposes.

Gift for Restricted Purpose
I give and bequeath to the Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, located in Santa Rosa, California, the sum of $___, the net income from which sum shall be used for ______________. If at any time, in the opinion of the Association's Board of Directors, it becomes impossible or impractical to use this bequest for such purposes, then the income or principal, or both, may be used for such other purposes as shall most nearly accomplish my wishes.

Specific Bequest
I bequeath my collection of artwork consisting of ____ to the Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, located in Santa Rosa, California, for its general purposes.

Gift of Residue of Estate
I give and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and wherever situate, to the Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, located in Santa Rosa, California, for its general purposes.

Contingent Bequest
I give and bequeath the residue of the property owned by me at my death, real and personal and wherever situate, to my wife ____, if she survives me. If my wife does not survive me, I give and bequeath my residuary estate to the Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, located in Santa Rosa, California, for its general purposes.

Gift Limited by Size of Estate
I give and bequeath the sum of $_____ or ___% of my adjusted gross estate as finally determined for federal estate tax purposes, whichever is less, to the Sonoma Court Appointed Special Advocate Association, located in Santa Rosa, California, for its general purposes.

You should consult your attorney concerning the best way to make a charitable bequest in your will.

The Sonoma CASA staff will be happy to work with you and your attorney in planning your bequest. Please call 707-565-6375 for more information.


  Shopping at igive.com

Here is an exciting new way to help CASA of Sonoma County at no cost to you or to us!

Become a member of igive.com by going to www.iGive.com/sonomaCASA. Shop for everyday items from leading online merchants in the "mall" section of iGive.com and up to 15% of each purchase goes to CASA of Sonoma County.

So visit www.iGive.com/sonomaCASA. Membership is free and your privacy is guaranteed.



  Wish List

  • Older Boys Bike (17 years)
  • Older Boys Dresser Bass Guitar & Lessons (Immediate Need for One CASA Youth) Posted 5/13/05
  • Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Windows Software (2 copies or license for 2+ users). Available via Amazon.com
  • Adobe Illustrator CS2 for Windows Software (2 copies or license for 2+ users). Available via Amazon.com
  • Funding for printing needs (i.e. CASA Feedback, Training Manuals)
  • Digital Camera and Disposable Cameras
  • A new electric paper folder (folds 8.5" x 11" paper to fit in to standard size envelopes). Available via Amazon.com.
  • Office Supplies (Inkjet Paper, Cases of Paper for Copier, Post It Notes (all sizes), Paper Clips (all sizes), Staples, Staplers, Ball Point Pens, Large White Binders (3-4" Depth), Telephone Message Pads with carbon copy pages, Large Desk Calenders,
  • Coffee Maker
  • Foodservice & Paper Products (in most cases we need multiple units of each item). We've provided direct product links to Amazon.com for your convenience. Thank you!: Coffee (Reg.), Coffee (Decaf), Tea, Tea (Herbal), Creamer, Coffee Stirrers, Sugar, Sweet n Low, Splenda, Equal, Coffee Cups, Paper Towels, Tissues, Paper Napkins, Paper Plates, Clear Drinking Cups, Water Cooler Drinking Cups, Plastic Forks, Plastic Spoons, Plastic Knives, etc..)
  • Gift Certificates for local eateries, movie theatres, events (for the youth)
  • New toys for youth during the holidays (new, unwrapped only please. Gifts for teens too please..)
  • More Volunteers!
  • Thank you!

 


  Shop at Albertsons! & Tell a Friend

Call the office to request your Albertsons card.
Do your grocery shopping at Albertsons! It's as easy as that. Your card is scanned once & after that each time you shop, CASA receives a donation. You don't need to remember your card, CASA just keeps getting the donation.


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