General Gifts
Cash donations are the most typical kind
of gift provided to BI and can be put
to good use by the Board of Directors
and the management staff to address unmet
needs as they arise. Examples of how your
contribution might be used are to start
a critical new service, repair or replace
a vehicle, keep BI owned buildings well
maintained, or upgrade BI’s computer
systems for greater organizational efficiency
and effectiveness. BI accepts VISA, MasterCard,
electronic funds transfer, online donations,
or, of course, cash or check.
Honorary
& Memorial Gifts
Honor an individual or occasion with a
contribution to BI. Your thoughts and
memories of a loved one can forever, provide
great benefits to people with developmental
disabilities.
Gifts
of Personal Property
Everything from house, boat, or car to
tickets to shows and sporting events can
make a great difference in the life of
a person receiving services from BI.
Stocks
& Securities
Donations of stocks and securities are
a great way to help while avoiding capital
gains tax on appreciated investments.
Volunteer
You can volunteer your time to help improve
the quality of life for our Becoming Independent
clients. Volunteers are needed to help
with general office work, give tours of
our facility, work side by side with our
clients as they participate in different
activities, or help out with special events.
For more information on how you can get
involved, please call 707 524-6607 or email lvaetoe@becomingindependent.org.
Intern
Students with hearts, souls and skills desired at Becoming Independent to teach, advocate, and support people with disabilities and their families.
BI is working to establish the following paid and unpaid internship opportunities for all majors:
Garden/Horticulture production and sales
Information and referral for families
Fund development and marketing
Facilities management
Assembly/Production management
Aging adult services/gerontology
Disability/Legal/Legislative advocacy
Physical fitness
Recreation, physical, and occupational therapy
The internship program at
Becoming Independent strives to . . .
•Provide inspiration, education, employment, and support in dynamic and diverse community based settings
•Enable students to apply skills and talents to unique situations that affect people with developmental disabilities and their families.
•In an inclusive environment, we will promote creativity, collaboration, and success for each student who chooses to help BI achieve their mission:
Promoting community inclusion and participation for people with developmental disabilities.
For more information: Call (707) 524-6600
Wish List
Your tax-deductible donation will help us provide quality services to people with developmental disabilities in our communtiy. Please contact the front desk at 707.524.6600 or email.
• Electric clothes dryer
•
Dishwasher
•
Fax machine/copier
•
Boardmaker software
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DVD/VCR combo 27" flat screen TV
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Digital video camera
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Digital cameras
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