How you can help CRMR

How to Help Make A Difference in The Life of A Child

We are living in some very challenging times, but also in a time of our greatest opportunities. The economic crisis has effected each of us. Never before have so many been connected by suffering. Those who had little before are now struggling to survive.

Let's not forget that we are all in this together. Let us join together and do what each of us is able. Let us help the families heal and give the children hope and dreams. Inspiration comes in many shapes and forms. Our inspiration comes from the children and their families who heroically face the unthinkable challenges of life-threatening illnesses, special needs or severe trauma with strength, courage, and hope. We fulfill the wishes of these special children and their families, providing them a magical, memorable experience that will live in their hearts for years to come.

Here's how you can help us:

Monetary Donations - Donate what you can afford. Making a monetary donation is one of the easiest ways to support our mission and we appreciate all levels of support, whether you decide on a one-time gift or an ongoing monthly donation. Donate now. Your donation can help take children and families off the path of despair and give them new hope and dreams.

Raising Funds - Contact us and learn fun and easy ways for raising funds. Anyone at any age can raise funds and make a difference! Fund raising is a great way to get your friends and community involved in supporting our great causes. Don't forget to tell us you are raising money for Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp., so we can feature you on our website and newsletters!

Volunteering your Time - Volunteering at Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat is a great way to share your gifts with the world while meeting other amazing people who will inspire you and uplift your spirits!

Awareness - Share Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat with your friends and family! Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat is a wonderful organization, but one that is not known to everyone. We invite you to share the dream of Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. by raising awareness in your community, company, church, social organization, as well as with your family and friends. If you need more information, flyers, or handouts, please contact us. We are happy to help you share our dream.

Workplace giving - There are many ways you and your company can help Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. Two simple ways to make your donation from work count are through workplace giving campaigns and matching gifts.

Workplace Giving Campaigns - Pick Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. in your workplace giving campaign with a payroll deduction. If Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. is not listed in your employer's campaigns, ask about Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. If you are interested in starting a giving campaign for the employees at your workplace, please contact us today at dreams@childrensrainbow.com !

Matching Gifts - If your company offers an Employee Matching Gifts program, you can make your hard-earned dollars go twice as far with a matching gift to Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat. Most employers will match your contribution, and some will do more - even if you are now retired. With this type of gift, you can easily double your support toward our programs and strengthen the hope and dreams of special children for the future. When you send us a donation, please include your company's matching gift form with your contribution.

Grants, Foundations Giving - Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. seeks grants to offset operational costs at the Retreat. If your corporation or organization awards grants, please share grant guidelines with us, or introduce us to the appropriate contact person. Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat will identify a project or program at the Retreat that fits your group's funding interests and levels of giving. If you are related to a foundation and would like to discuss co-founding one or several goals of Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp., please contact us at dream@childrensrainbow.com.

Gift Planning A planned gift can help us fulfill our mission while helping you reach your personal financial goals. Planned gifts allow you to leave a powerful legacy of care and compassion. Planning gifts can also help you reduce capital gain taxes, provide income tax deductions and even generate a stream of income for life. There are two main types of planned gifts: bequests that create a lasting legacy in honor of your commitment to Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. and life income gifts.

In addition to capital gain income tax benefits, life income gifts offer fixed income, such as the charitable gift annuity and charitable remainder annuity trust, or variable income, such as the pooled income fund and charitable remainder unitrust for life. A charitable lead trust is an excellent way to pass assets to your heirs, while providing gifts to Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. for a term of years to come.

For further information on planned gifts , see our (giving page )( Should be highlighted and take them to our giving page) Or contact us at dream@childrensrainbow.com

Gifts in Kind - Donate your old car, boat, land or other items to Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp. You will get a tax deduction of the actual market value of your gift, and the item donated will go to help support Children's Rainbow Mountain Retreat Corp.

Support our Fundraiser Auctions - Examples of items that we can use for charity auctions benefiting : Celebrity Items (autographs, costumes used in production, etc.), Theme Park Experiences, Tickets to Sporting Events, Tickets to Entertainment or Cultural Events, Collectibles, Sports Memorabilia, Handmade Crafts and Jewelry, Paintings or Art.