Give in Ways That Fit Your Life
Flexible Giving Options Tailored to You
At Tri-Lakes Cares, your generosity doesn’t have to look one way. Whether it’s through everyday purchases, asset giving, fundraising, or legacy gifts—there are flexible giving options that match your values and schedule. Every act of support, big or small, fuels our mission to serve neighbors in northern El Paso County.
Whether you’re supporting ongoing needs through our Adopt a Shelf program, helping students prepare for success with our Back 2 School program, or making a gift that supports our mission into the future, we offer a variety of flexible giving options to match your values and financial goals. Even non-cash gifts, small acts like rounding up, or loyalty programs make a big difference—helping fill food shelves, support housing, medical, and other core programs. Your choice of giving is a ripple that improves many lives.
Everyday & “Shop for Good” Giving
Amazon Wish List
Looking for a simple way to support Tri-Lakes Cares? Browse our Amazon Wish List, and choose essential items that keep our daily operations and programs running. Items ship directly to us—quick, easy, and anonymous. Send us a note so we can watch for your thoughtful delivery.
King Soopers
Turn your grocery shopping into ongoing support for Tri-Lakes Cares. By linking your King Soopers loyalty card to our organization through the Community Rewards Program, a portion of every purchase goes directly toward helping neighbors in need—at no added cost to you. An easy way to give each week.
Walmart Spark Good
Make your everyday purchases count more with the Walmart Spark Good program. When you shop online or through the Walmart app, you can round up your total and donate the spare change to Tri-Lakes Cares. It’s a small act that helps create big impact for families in northern El Paso County.
Shop Our TLC Swag!
Show your support with official TLC swag! Every hoodie, hat, and tote from Tri-Lakes Cares gear helps fund programs that provide food, housing assistance, and hope for local families. Wear it proudly and share the spirit of caring in our community.
Multiply your impact
Workplace Giving
Corporate Matching
Many businesses will match their employee’s gifts to charities. Check with your HR department to find out more!
Combined Campaign
Pikes Peak United Way
Thrivent Choice Dollar
Are you a Thrivent member? Then you can designate Tri-Lakes Cares to receive your Thrivent Choice dollars!
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Every dollar you donate is handled with care and eases the burden for those in crisis. We will steward your gift to provide essential relief services for our neighbors in need.
Raise funds with "fun" in mind
Create a Fundraiser
Organize a community event, peer fundraiser, or virtual campaign to raise funds for TLC. Rally friends, co-workers, or your church—make raising help part of something you love doing.
Raise Funds
Sponsor an Event
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Make a bequest in Your will
Tri-Lakes Cares is committed to making it easy for you to plan for the future and support our community. With a simple estate plan, you can leave a gift of any size to further our mission—ensuring your generosity makes a lasting difference for years to come.
Thank you for supporting Tri-Lakes Cares’ mission today, which will leave an impact in the community for many years to come!
Popular Types of Planned gifts
Explore smart, secure non-cash alternatives
Many donors are discovering that non-cash gifts can be just as impactful as a traditional donation — and often more advantageous. By giving through a donor-advised fund, an IRA, appreciated stock, or a beneficiary designation, you can support Tri-Lakes Cares’ mission while potentially reducing your tax burden.
Asset giving is safe, simple, and seamless. Explore the options below to find the approach that works best for you.
Donate through a DAF
Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are one of the most popular ways our supporters give. If you have a DAF — often through a provider like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, DAFgiving360, or your local community foundation — recommending a grant to Tri-Lakes Cares takes just a few minutes.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you're 70½ or older, you can direct a gift from your IRA directly to Tri-Lakes Cares through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). A QCD can satisfy some or all of your required minimum distribution, and the amount given typically isn't counted as taxable income — making it one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.
How to give:
Log in to your DAF provider’s portal and search for Tri-Lakes Cares by name or EIN, then recommend your grant.
Legal name: Tri-Lakes Cares
EIN: 74-2501356
How to give:
Contact your IRA custodian to request a QCD to Tri-Lakes Cares using our legal name and EIN. If you let us know it’s coming, we can properly thank you.
Legal name: Tri-Lakes Cares, PO Box 1301, Monument, CO 80132
EIN: 74-2501356
Give a Gift of Stock
Donating appreciated stock directly to Tri-Lakes Cares can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. By transferring shares instead of selling them first, you may avoid capital gains tax altogether — often making your gift go further than an equivalent cash donation.
Beneficiary designations
Already have a retirement account or life insurance policy? Naming Tri-Lakes Cares as a beneficiary is one of the simplest ways to leave a lasting gift — it costs you nothing today and can be updated anytime as your life changes, no attorney required.
How to give:
Share our stock delivery instructions with your broker or financial advisor to initiate the transfer.
Legal name: Tri-Lakes Cares
EIN: 74-2501356
How to give:
Log in to your retirement account or life insurance provider’s portal and update your beneficiary information to include Tri-Lakes Cares.
Legal name: Tri-Lakes Cares
EIN: 74-2501356
We care about your future. Please consult with your tax advisor or financial professional before making decisions about Planned Giving.
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