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That's the comment we often hear from friends of Easter Seals when they make gifts to support our work.

What if it were possible to make a gift of "startling significance," the kind of contribution many friends of Easter Seals would like to make, if there were just some way to do it? We're talking about a gift that makes a significant difference…that magnifies our ability to fulfill our mission...and multiplies your personal satisfaction and recognition.

Strange as it may sound, a gift of "startling significance" often can be made at very low cost. It's just a matter of planning WHAT to give, HOW to give and WHEN to give.

Download Our Free Ethical Will Guide

An Ethical Will can serve as the centerpiece of a purposeful estate plan, reminding heirs of the heritage they share and, ultimately, defining your legacy. Easter Seals has created What I Believe: A Guide to Passing Your Values to Loved Ones to walk you step-by-step through the process. 

Want more information on ways of making a "planned gift"? Our staff can be of help. Just call or e-mail:

Mike Galbraith
Director of Planned Giving
Easter Seals Headquarters
233 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois  60606
(800) 221-6827, ext. 7135

Making a Difference through a Financial Gift! Donate to Easter Seals

Every day, Easter Seals impacts the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing the ability to learn new skills obtain work to earn an independent income in the community or through self-employment, and build self-esteem and social skills through meaningful recreation.

We would not be able to fulfill this mission to its fullest extent without YOUR partnership. It is because of YOUR support that Easter Seals can continue to enable people to achieve levels of independence not otherwise readily available to them.

Your support through donations, volunteering of your time, or even coming out to join us at fundraising events help people with disabilities by providing the funds needed for Easter Seals to create tangible, life-changing solutions in the lives of so many.

With over .90 cents of every dollar going directly to the provision of services, we are proud of our record of putting your donations to work effectively.

What are the ways you can give a gift that will have a tangible impact on the lives of people with disabilities?

• Give a “Tribute and Memorial” gift and honor someone special at the same time
• Consider Planned Giving - leave a lasting impact with a Legacy Gift through estate planning and “ethical wills”. Gift planning is essential to ensure your legacy of caring lives on. Learn about Legacy Giving at Easter Seals and Download Your Free Ethical Will Guide.
• Give a gift of real estate or property and avoid capital gains tax
• Give a Life Income Gift of cash or stock that would provide you with an annual return of 5% or greater
• Give an appreciated stock and permanently avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in value and receive an income tax deduction equal to today’s full fair market value of the stock!
• Ask your employer if they offer a matching gift program which matching employee giving by up to 300%

* Please contact a knowledgeable staff member in our Development Department at 732-257-6662, x229 to discuss which giving options may be right for you *

Some Other Ways You Can Help:

• Purchase an Easter Seals Cookbook containing over 250 recipes for only $12! (call 732-955-8389)
• Donate your unwanted vehicle through a simple phone call to arrange for pickup and receive a tax-deductible receipt (call 1-800-240-0160)
• Organize and host a fundraising event and get your friends and family involved! (speak to our Events Coordinator 732-955-8368)
• Volunteer at one of our service locations (speak to an Easter Seals staff member about volunteer opportunities at 732-257-6662 or visit our “volunteering” page)
• Donate your unwanted clothing at specially-designated drop-boxes throughout the state:
• Belmar - Belmar Recycling Center at 16th Ave
• Deptford -  Bowling Alley, Route 47
• Deptford -  Rite Aid, Route 534
• E. Brunswick - Easter Seals Administrative Offices, 25 Kennedy Boulevard
• Edison - Season’s Sports Bar, 1630 Route 27
• Edison -  The Plaza Diner, 2066 Route 27
• Edison - Fountainbleu Diner, 1052 Stelton Road
• Edison - Oak Tree Bus Company, 2091 Oak Tree Road
• Freehold -  Home Depot near Freehold Raceway Mall, Route 9 (southbound)
• Matawan -  New Vision Title Agency, 30 Freneau Avenue
• Middletown - 600 Route 35 at Apple Farm Road
• Piscataway - The Spain Inn, 1707 West 7th Street
• Plainfield -     Café Vivace, 1370 South Avenue
• Sicklerville -   Super “G” Supermarket at Berlin Rd. & Route 689
• South Plainfield - Our Lady of Czestochowa church, 807 Hamilton Blvd.
• South Plainfield - Moretti Realty, 225 Maple Avenue
• South Plainfield - Sherban’s Diner, 222 Front Street
• South Plainfield - Freihofer’s Bakery, 4315 New Brunswick Avenue
• South Plainfield - Montrose Molders, 230 St. Nicholas Avenue
• Washington Twp. - Post Office at Routes 654 & 633
• Thrift Store - 2601 Hamilton Blvd, So. Plainfield, NJ  07080