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Partnering with the Community

Children’s Village is 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.

 

Children's Village serves boys and girls from the Texas foster care system and children placed privately by families who lack the financial resources to provide for their children. 

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We have served the children and families in Tyler, Texas and the surrounding area for over 40 years by providing 24-hour residential care for children in our campus cottage homes.

 

Throughout our existence, our primary funding has come from our community partners in the form of public fundraising, grant writing, and donations from individuals, businesses, churches and civic organizations. 

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Your support is used for the direct care of our children by providing for their food, clothing, shelter, and educational needs. 

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Every day of the year we invest time, attention and love in the lives of boys and girls whose futures are at risk.  We don’t always see the immediate returns, but our experience is that investing in a child’s life pays dividends over the span of generations.

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Our Amazon Wishlist

The Cottage Parents have created an Amazon Wish List for specific items they need in the cottage. These range from everyday, mundane household items to books and other items that will benefit the children living in the home. The list is updated regularly. Please check it periodically to see what items you would like to purchase for the home.

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  • One Time Gift
    Children's Village accepts donations in a variety of ways. Click on our Donate or PayPal buttons to give by credit card. You may also download this giving form and make a donation by check through the mail.
  • Monthly Giving
    Setting up a recurring monthly gift offers a variety of benefits for you as a donor and for Children's Village. You Multiply Your Impact: When you choose to make a monthly gift, you boost your impact. Recurring donations compound over time, creating a more significant impact in the long run. Even a modest monthly contribution will build up to substantial support over the course of a year, or several years. It's Easier on Your Budget: Monthly contributions can be more affordable and easier to budget than larger one-time gifts. By breaking the donation into smaller increments, you can provide meaningful support without straining your finances. It's Flexible and Convenient: You set up your gift, and then you don’t have to do anything until you want to make changes. You’re in control. You can change the amount, the time of the month, your payment information or stop anytime you want. Giving monthly also means you get one consolidated receipt at the end of year – much easier to manage then multiple one-time gifts! It Lowers Our Administrative Costs: Automated monthly donations require fewer administrative tasks linked to one-time gifts, like issuing receipts for example. Reducing our costs means more of every dollar goes to work where it matters the most. It Provides Predictable Monthly Income Throughout the Year: When we have a predictable flow of reliable revenue, we can respond more quickly, frequently and effectively to disasters as they emerge. Monthly donors enable us to work even harder to fulfil our mission. Together, We Serve More Children: Increased donor funding allows us to serve more children. By becoming a monthly donor, you provide hope and healing for abused and neglected children. You simply need to fill out a Sponsorship Form and return it to Children’s Village or contact us for more help!
  • Memorials and Honorariums
    Memorials: Donate in memory of a lost loved one as a thoughtful way to say to a friend, relative, or bereaved family that you care. Honorariums: Donate in honor of a birth, birthday, anniversary, graduation, recovery from illness, or a special occasion such as Mother's Day or Father's day. Here’s how it works: Memorial and Honorarium Gifts are acknowledged immediately by a personal card to the individual or family. No mention is made of the gift amount. Donating to a charity close to the heart of your loved ones can be a meaningful alternative to sending flowers. Contact us for more info or click here for the Memorial and Remembrance Form.
  • Endowment Funds
    What is an endownment fund? An endowment fund is an investment made by or on the behalf of a foundation that uses the earnings from the investment to fund its operations. Think of is as an artesian well that keeps giving and giving. Because of their enduring quality, endowments enable us to plan ahead with confidence. We can project endowment income and develop plans accordingly. Endowments are Personal and Flexible While it is possible, and sometimes desirable, to create an unnamed, restricted endowment fund, many people want their fund to bear a person’s name. They are also able to tailor the purpose of their endowment to benefit a specific area of interest. Many of our partners appreciate the flexibility and the opportunity to personalize their “artesian well." Contact us to learn more about donating to an endowment fund to provide for future generations.
  • Wills and Testaments
    Leave a legacy. More than half of adults have taken no action to document their wishes in a will. What would happen if you died tomorrow? Would your spouse inherit all your property? Would your financial and personal valuables be divided the way you would choose? What church, charity, or non-profit organization would receive a final gift? Without a will, the state courts decide these questions for you. A will is not just for the wealthy. We all need to leave a last statement of what is important to us, our last testament. At minimum, your plan should consist of: 1. A basic will, properly executed and witnessed, instructions for passing your estate on to your heirs; 2. A durable power of attorney, for an agent in financial matters if you become unable to manage your own affairs; 3. A healthy care proxy, an agent who can generally make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. ​ Another mistake is to make a will and assume it is done – for a lifetime. It is important to review you plan every few years and adjust for the changes in your life. ​ You should plan your estate regardless of size. You have the opportunity to be significant, to make a difference, no matter what assets you leave behind. ​ Leave a legacy that reflects your beliefs and values. Of course, you should take care of your family first and foremost. But, a gift included in your estate, a gift of any size, also says something about how you view yourself and how you want to be remembered. Perhaps you would like to learn more about wills. For printed information on making your will, click hereto fill out an information request.
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