Wishlist Our most urgent need is always for funding to keep our Clubs operating and to ensure quality guidance and programming for all of our members! However, we can make use of the following in new or excellent condition. If you have something to donate, please call 719.589.5252 for the best times to deliver. Thank you for your support! Art Supplies Die cutter Mat Board Jewelry Making supplies Knitting Supplies Musical instruments Solder machine Art Paper Woodworking Equipment Easels Markers, Clay, and Paint (acrylics, watercolors, etc.) Print Making Equipment Sewing Machine High Quality Cameras Digital Projector Black & White Processing Chemicals Educational Supplies Film Digital Cameras Board Games Educational Games Robotic Materials New Books Camping Gear in Excellent Condition Large Screen for movies Holiday Gifts School Supplies Backpacks New Winter Coats Gift Cards Books Journals Office Desk System Book cases Color Printer Copy Machine Paper white and color Blank Discs DVD-R

Support the Clubs

Volunteering and Internships

Each year, many volunteers provide essential help to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley, by mentoring Club members, volunteering on an advisory board, assisting with special events, or providing administrative support:

Volunteers are the backbone of most non-profits. Our organization is no exception. Without a wide range of volunteers, we would be unable to serve the youth of our Valley in the myriad of valuable ways we do. Typically, volunteers fall under one or more of the categories below:

Program Volunteers work with young people in our Clubs. The possibilities are endless! All Club Program Volunteers will be asked to:

• Attend a comprehensive, 6-hour volunteer orientation and training
  
• Pass a background check to ensure volunteer suitability
  
• Work in our Clubs a minimum of two hours per week.

Expert Volunteers offer their professional expertise to our programs and Club. For example, someone who volunteers their time as a Wildlife Refuge expert may create and present a program for our youth. Or perhaps, someone who possesses expertise in Information Technology will teach our Members the latest in information systems. Whatever your expertise, you can contribute to our organization!

Administrative Volunteers help out with clerical or administrative tasks, like mailings or filing. These volunteers still need to pass a background check and attend a volunteer orientation and training.

Special Event Volunteers help set up and staff fundraising events throughout the year. Helping with a special event is an excellent way to get involved if you cannot commit to an ongoing volunteer project. We always need help getting donations and staffing the Masquerade Ball!

One Day Event Volunteers assist in a variety of ways. Typically, they do not work with our children and youth. Rather, they ask the Club staff what the Club needs - e.g., painting, cleaning, etc. - and then complete the tasks. Often, college students will do this while at Welcome Week or during Spring Break.

Interns are a little different than volunteers. While they are volunteering their time, they also receive college credit for their work. Typically, interns work at the Club 8 - 15 hours per week. They are required to work a minimum of 8 hours at the Club, pass a background check, create a learning contract, and attend staff meetings.

Community Advisory Boards are composed of people in the communities of our Clubs that work to support the Club in their community through fundraising, marketing, and helping the Club grow in terms of sustainability and programming.

For more information on how to become a volunteer contact Frank Martinez at 719.589.6361 or send him an email.

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DonationsThe Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley depend on contributions from the community to provide after-school activities and facilities for the hundreds of young people in our rural communities. The Club is a registered 501(c)3 organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law and are eligible for a Colorado Child Care Tax Credit.Also, learn more about the IRA Charitable Rollover.

We have several programs in place to help you invest in the Club.

You can:

	Donate to the General Operating Campaign through Back a Kid,
	Donate to the Endowment Campaign,
	Become a Corporate Sponsor,
	Sponsor or attend an event,
	Donate a vehicle,
	Explore Planned Giving opportunities,
	or Help us attain some of our Wishlist items.

As part of your donation you can designate for which Unit you would like for your money to be spent. You can make a gift by:

1. Clicking on the button below to make a secure online donation using PayPal. If you would like your donation to go to a specific program, please designate that program in the "Message" box when you make your donation through PayPal.

2. Calling 719.589.5252
3. Mailing your gift to P.O. Box 1032, Alamosa, Colorado 81101

Your rights and privacy are extremely important to us and we promise we will not sell or trade our your personal information to any other entity. Donors are recognized in our annual report and those that wish to remain anonymous may notify the Boys & Girls Clubs of the SLV at the time the gift is made.

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General Operating Campaign/Back a KidYour investment of $40 per month per year pays for one child to participate in all Club activities. We have a goal of having 1000 Back a Kid partners. We can set it up on your Credit Card for monthly installments or for a one-time donation each year. Think about it: it could be the best investment you have ever made in your life. To Back a Kid, contact us at 719.589.5252, or you can make a secure online donation using PayPal. Please designate the Back a Kid program in the "Message" box when you make your donation through PayPal.

Thank you for making all the difference in one child's life!

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The Endowment CampaignWe believe the only way to ensure sustainability for our Clubs is to build an endowment.  Our endowment has increased considerably over the last few years.  We hope to raise $3 Million dollars over the next 3 years, which could provide $150,000 per year in operational funding for the Club.To make a donation to the Endowment Campaign, contact us at 719.589.5252, or you can make a secure online donation using PayPal by clicking on the button below. Please designate the Endowment Campaign in the "Message" box when you make your donation through PayPal.

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Corporate Event SponsorshipSpecial event sponsorships provide an opportunity to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley and at the same time provide an opportunity to market your group or organization. Sponsoring an event is a great way to create a win/win situation for your business and organization. The Masquerade Ball and Auction allows for several sponsorship opportunities. Please contact Frank Martinez at 589.5252 for more information. The Masquerade Ball and Auction is our biggest fundraising party of the year. We offer a delicious dinner, silent and live auction, entertainment and theme dance. Additionally, we honor our most generous supporters of the year. The Youth of the Year Event is an annual event that celebrates the role of the Boys & Girls Clubs in our community and honors our Youth of the Year for his/her significant achievements. The event includes a meal, hosted by our Members, an inspirational speech by our Youth of the Year and a local or not so local celebrity. We are looking for one corporate underwriter for the amount of $10,000.To sponsor the Masquerade Ball and Auction or the Youth of the Year Event, please contact Frank Martinez at 719.589.5252. After reserving your sponsorship with us, you can pay for your sponsorship securely through PayPal by clicking on the button below. Please designate Masquerade Ball and Auction sponsorship or Youth of the Year Event sponsorship in the "Message" box when you pay for your sponsorship through PayPal.

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Donate a Car...and Help a Child Succeed Your donation helps us to accomplish our mission of helping kids make the most of their lives. However, there are also many benefits for you:

• You will receive a full fair market value of you donation as a tax deduction.
  You won't have to buy a newspaper ad or deal with buyers coming to your home
  
• You can avoid repair bills on a vehicle that needs extensive or expensive work
  

Your Donation Really Helps Kids
Unlike many organizations, we are able to accept auto donations by contracting with a for-profit company. Kids benefit from your donation-not a middleman. Many organizations receive less that 20% of the revenue generated from the sale of donated vehicles. At the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley, all the money raised (usually the wholesale value) is used to support the organization's mission to enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

A Program with Roots in the Community
We have been accepting vehicle donations for over 10 years and have strong relationships with auto shops, dealers, and community members who continue to send other auto donors our way.

We Make Car Donations Easy!
Donating a car is as easy as one, two, three:

1. Call Frank Martinez at 719-589-5252, with vehicle information.
   Bring the vehicle and title to our office or we can arrange a time to pick the vehicle and signed title.
   
2. You will receive a receipt you can use to claim your tax deduction for automobiles with a value of less than $5,000. Otherwise you will need to get an appraisal from a dealer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I donate my car if it doesn't run?
Yes, we accept all cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, trailers and recreational vehicles, running or not. We'll make arrangements to have the vehicle towed at no charge to you.

How long will it take for you to pick up my car?
Your car will generally be picked up within 2-5 days of your call. If the vehicle needs to be picked up sooner, let us know and we will do our best to work with you.

What do you do with the vehicles that are donated?
Most vehicles are sold to auto dealers or community members to raise money for the programs of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley. Some are retained for Club use.

Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley is a nonprofit organization that maintains a tax status of 501(c)3, meaning your donations are tax-deductible. If the value of your vehicle is under $5,000, you are responsible for determining its fair market value. If your vehicle is worth more than $5,000, you must get an appraisal for tax purposes.

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Planned Giving Opportunities

For more information planned giving, visit www.clubgift.org or contact Frank Martinez at 719.589.5252 or send him an email.

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Contact Us for more information on how to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley, or visit our online store to buy Boys & Girls Clubs gear.

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