Ways to donate
A gift to The Shelter Alliance means so much more than money. Your donation supports emergency housing, case management, and the future development of Kent County's first year-round shelter. Every dollar helps provide safety, dignity, and hope for our neighbors in need directly in our community.
The Shelter Alliance is a fund of the Midshore Community Foundation , a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Write a Check
Make checks payable to:
Mid-Shore Community Foundation
Memo: The Shelter Alliance
Mail to:
The Shelter Alliance
PO Box 2
Chestertown, MD 21620
You can also drop off a check when visiting our Shelter Closet!
Located at:
711 Washington Avenue #20
Chestertown, MD 21620
Open Wednesday & Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
Stock Gift
A gift of highly appreciated stock can offer tax savings by helping you avoid potential capital gains consequences from the sale of the securities. Check with your Financial Advisor to see if this method makes sense for you.
For stock account information, contact Mary Windsor at the Mid-Shore Community Foundation:
410-820-8175 x104
Additional Ways
To give
Donor-Advised Fund/Personal Foundation
There are many benefits of giving through a Donor-Advised Fund or Personal Foundation.
To give using this method:
Tax ID: 52-1782373
Memo: For Benefit of The Shelter Alliance
Planned
Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by remember The Shelter Alliance in your Estate Plans. Name TSA in your will, or as a beneficiary of your IRA or Annuity. Contact your Estate Attorney to discuss how to make a planned gift.
IRA REquired Minimum Distribution
Avoid income tax charges when taking your Required Minimum Distribution by making it a Charitable Distribution to TSA. Contact your Financial Advisor to see if this giving method makes sense for you.
Employer
Match
Many companies have programs through which they will match employee donations to qualified nonprofit organizations. Check with your employer to see if they will double your impact on our community.