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Why Your Gift Matters
When you donate, it does more than fill shelves — it fills hearts. It provides nutritional food for seniors, individuals and families, gas for working parents, and rent to keep families housed. Additionally, it can also cover medications for neighbors who can’t afford them. Most importantly, your support reminds people they are not alone. Because of you, hope is never out of reach.
Feeding Families
Gifts like yours help stock our food pantry and market with fresh produce, pantry staples, and healthy meals. In addition, it ensures no one in our community has to choose between groceries and other basic needs.
Providing Health and Hope
Donations help cover the cost of prescription medications, medical equipment, and transportation to essential medical appointments. As a result, neighbors can access the care they need without delay.
Preventing Homelessness
We provide emergency rent and utility assistance to keep families safe and stable in their homes. This support often prevents a short-term crisis from becoming a long-term struggle.
Supporting Dignity
Each donation funds programs that empower people to rebuild their lives, gain skills, and restore independence. Because of you, neighbors can move forward with confidence.
How Your Donation is Used
Every dollar you donate transforms into direct support for neighbors in the Tri-Lakes region. Here’s how your generosity makes an impact:
Nutritious Food
We purchase and distribute fresh produce, pantry staples, and prepared meals. As a result, families in need have reliable access to healthy food.
Housing Stability
Donations provide rent and utility assistance during emergencies. This safety net keeps families together in safe and stable homes.
Health & Wellness
Your support helps neighbors access prescriptions, medical equipment, and transportation to medical care. This removes major barriers to living a healthy life.
Independence
We fund job readiness, financial coaching, and programs that create lasting self-sufficiency.
Choose the option that fits your kindness
Ways You Can Donate to Tri-Lakes Cares
One-time Donation
When you donate, it offers immediate relief where it’s needed most.
Monthly Giving Program
Consistent support provides steady help and powers year-round services.
In Honor or Remembrance
Celebrate someone special while helping others thrive. Choose your special person within our donation system.
Other Ways to Help
Launch a fundraiser, share our Amazon Wish List, host a food drive, or sponsor an event. Whatever you choose, your generosity changes lives.
Trust is in our transparency
Our Financial Commitment
Our 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
Tri-Lakes Cares is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 74-2501356). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donor Bill of Rights
TLC’s Donor Bill of Rights guarantees that what you donate will be used responsibly. You have the right to know how your gift is used and to receive honest answers to your questions.
Transparency through reporting
Current Audits & Reports
Real Stories From Our Community
Frequently Asked Questions for Donations
Are donations to Tri-Lakes Cares tax-deductible?
Yes. Tri-Lakes Cares is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all monetary and in-kind donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
How will my donation be used?
Your donation directly supports local families and individuals in need by providing food, housing assistance, medical support, and transportation aid through Tri-Lakes Cares’ programs. If you wish for your donation to go to a specific cause, check out our Adopt a Shelf and Back2School programs or drop us a note below and we can help your donation accomplish great things.
Can I make a recurring monthly donation?
Absolutely. Monthly gifts provide ongoing support for year-round services.
Can I donate in honor or memory of someone?
Yes. This is a meaningful way to celebrate or remember someone special.
Is my online donation secure?
Yes. We use secure, encrypted payment systems to protect your information.
