More ways to give

• Qualified Charitable Distributions

  If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using the link below to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork, and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.

  Give from my IRA

• Stocks

  Donating stocks allows you to avoid capital gains tax and often take a charitable deduction for the full value of the asset. Use this tool to donate stock so we can track your gift, send you the correct receipt, and ensure you can get the tax savings you deserve. If you would prefer to make your donation through your broker, access our transfer information from the link above to notify us of your gift.

  Give stock

• Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

  Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations today. This tool automatically links with your DAF, allows you to recommend how you’d like your gift to be used and notifies us of your intentions. Using the link below to grant from your DAF also saves us a lot of time, so thank you! It’s a great way to ensure consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.

  Give from my DAF

• Cryptocurrency

  We now accept donations of Ethereum, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.

  Give cryptocurrency

• Make a will (for free)

  Whether you’re 18 or 108, everyone should have a will in place. People use wills to choose who gets their property, name guardians for minor children, provide a plan for pets, and more.

  Through a will, many people also choose to leave a part of their estate to Union Gospel Mission and make an impact on the causes they love, for years to come.

  As a gift to people like you, we’ve partnered with FreeWill to make it easy for you to make a will or trust at no cost.
  

  Make a free will

  This link will take you to the FreeWill website, our trusted partner.

• Beneficiary Designations

  Assets not included in your will are called non-probate assets. Examples are 401(k)s, IRAs, life insurance policies, and other accounts.

  Designating the Union Gospel Mission as a beneficiary can have a big impact and may avoid unwanted taxes for your heirs.

  Learn more

  This link will take you to the FreeWill website, our trusted partner.

WAYS TO ENGAGE:

• Serve together

  Encourage your small groups to volunteer at UGM’s shelters. Build relationships with shelter guests and strengthen friendships within your church. Contact Linda Ziehnert (info below) to get started.

• Share the gospel

  Conduct chapel services, pray with shelter guests, and provide Bible studies and discipleship for residents touched by the gospel. Contact the men’s chaplain at 509.536.3787 or Daniel.perry@uniongospelmission.org.

• Welcome our guests

  Help provide a hospitable environment, spiritual support, and friendship for UGM residents both before and after they move out. Most of our residents have little or no support and few healthy relationships outside UGM, and we need churches to bridge that gap. Contact Linda for more info.

• Partner financially

  Encourage your congregation to support the Mission. Understanding the “mission field” to be local as well as global, churches are some of UGM’s most valued and faithful financial partners. Contact Linda for more info.

• Join UGM Connect

  Members of UGM Connect provide an important point of contact between UGM and local churches. Meeting twice a year, Spokane and Coeur d’Alene Connect members sponsor UGM projects and carry UGM needs before their church leaders and congregations to facilitate greater cooperation in the cause. Call 509.535.8510 in Spokane or 208.665.4673 in Coeur d’Alene for information about upcoming meetings.

ENGAGE YOUR EMPLOYEES:

• Sponsor an event

  Sponsoring an event is a great way to help the homeless and bring valuable exposure to your business at the same time. Event sponsors will be recognized in a variety of ways.

• Host a business practicum

  Each of the men and women going through UGM’s long-term recovery program participate in 240 hours of unpaid employment at a local business. The business practicum gives residents valuable experience as they seek to re-enter the job market while providing the business with an invested volunteer.

• Become a financial partner

  UGM operates without government funding. Support from many local businesses helps provide the financial stability needed to make our services available to all who need them.

• Do something together

  Volunteer as a team, hold a drive, or do a one-day service project. All are great ways to encourage community involvement and team-building within your organization.

• Offer a matching gift

  By matching your employees’ donations either in part or in whole, you encourage philanthropy and community-mindedness. UGM can help you set up a matching gift program.