Memorials & Tributes
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These gifts may be made in honor or in memory of a loved one. You may contribute by mail in the form of check, money order or credit card. You may also donate by making |
Alzheimer’s Association, WNY Chapter
2805 Wehrle Drive, Suite 6
Williamsville, NY 14221
or call (716)626-0600
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Monthly Gifts
A simple and effective way to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Call (716)626-0600 to find out how you can become a monthly donor. We can do a direct debit from your checking account, it can be charged monthly on your credit card or we can send you twelve envelopes to be mailed to our office at the beginning of each month..
Gift of Stock
This is an excellent way to help the Chapter, while avoiding capital gains taxes. (Consult with your financial advisor before gifting stock.)
The Remembrance Society
You can name the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter as the beneficiary of a planned gift. Planned gifts such as bequests or trusts are excellent ways to support the Chapter.
Donate Your Vehicle
It is as simple as a phone call – if you would like to donate your vehicle to the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, please contact the Car Program, Inc. at (800)513-6560 or check out their website at http://www.donateacar.com/ The Car Program, Inc. will advise the Association of your donation. Thanks for your support.
E-Store Purchases
Visit our online shop to purchase bracelets, magnets, t-shirts, porcelain forget-me-not pins, Memories in the Making notecards, etc., with all proceeds benefiting the local Chapter.
Third-Party Fundraisers
This is a major source of revenue for the Alzheimer’s Association. We invite businesses, schools, and community groups throughout WNY.
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- Sponsor dress-down days
- Theme basket raffles
- Car washes
- Bowl-a-thons and much much more...
Events And Promotions Requirements
The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York Chapter encourages companies, organizations and individuals that wish to hold a promotion, event, or sale to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. We are grateful for dollars raised through events -- they help the Chapter provide programs and services to individuals and families struggling with Alzheimer's disease. And we are anxious to help these efforts as much as we can.
Each third-party fundraising proposal that is received is carefully reviewed and we base our approval on the criteria below. These rules apply only to event organizers who wish to use the name of the Alzheimer's Association and our logo in promoting the event, and not to companies organizing internal employee Memory Walk teams. Because of the volume of events conducted we regret that we cannot personally participate in each event that is proposed, but we will help you with your planning as detailed below and in the “Checklist for Success”.
Please use the “Third-Party Fundraiser Proposal Form” to obtain Alzheimer's Association approval for any event in the beginning of planning the event.
- The use of the name and logo of the Alzheimer's Association may not be used in any way without
prior permission. The official logo (in various file formats) will be made available upon approval. - The Alzheimer's Association does not endorse any product or services.
- A minimum of 2-4 weeks lead time is required for prior review of the proposed event plan.
- If prizes or sponsorships are solicited, our staff will review the requests to be sure they do not conflict
with other events or programs of the Association. - Event expenses can be deducted from the gross revenue raised.
- All Federal IRS rules and regulations regarding tax deductibility of donations must be rigorously
followed. - The Alzheimer's Association staff asks to review press releases and materials prior to distribution.
- The Alzheimer's Association does not purchase advertising to promote third-party events.
- The Alzheimer's Association is not responsible for providing liability insurance for a third-party
event or promotion. Where appropriate, event organizers indemnify and hold harmless the
Alzheimer's Association from all liability, losses and expenses arising from the event or promotion.
Association staff are required to review proposed events to determine liability exposure; we may seek
legal counsel to complete that evaluation. - Association staff will review all requests for staff or Association-supplied volunteer participation and
allocate only those agency resources that are appropriate and available. - The Alzheimer's Association does not make its mailing list available to third parties without chapter
Development Department approval. - The Alzheimer’s Association may, at its discretion, provide notifications of third-party events to its
constituents to encourage participation at the event.
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Special Events
The association sponsors three major fundraising events each year:
- Blue Moon Gala - Held annually every Spring
- Memory Walk - Held annually in early Fall
- Memories in the Making Art Auction
Employer Matching Gift Programs
Does your company have a matching figts program? Many businesses including National fuel Gas, National Grid, Verizon, NYSEG and Merrill Lynch have programs which match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar. Learn more about your company’s program by checking with your HR office or by searching for your company on their website.
Workplace Donation Programs
The Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter can be designated through CFC or SEFA campaigns. You can also select the Alzheimer’s Association through your company’s United Way giving campaign. Be sure to designate your funds for the association or, if we are not listed, write in our chapter’s name: Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter.
Leave a Legacy
Estate Planning is an important step in building your future. Safeguarding your property and the possessions you have worked so hard for during your lifetime is necessary, because without a plan, a stranger will make the decisions about who receives what was once yours. Legacy gifts are made by those individuals who have included the Alzheimer’s Association, Western New York Chapter, in their will or have established funds through one of the planed giving vehicles, that can provide income for life or significant tax advantages ow. In doing so, this group of individuals is helping to guarantee the future success of the Alzheimer’s Association. Their contributions will touch the lives of countless families who have been affected by this devastating illness in the years ahead. If interested, you are encouraged to work with a financial planner and our Director of Development to determine what is the best strategy for you.
Have an Idea?
Do you have an idea for a fundraising effort that will benefit the Western New York Chapter? E-mail our Executive Director, Linda Sabo or call (716)626-0600.
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