Opportunities for People With Disabilities
Services: Supported Life | Residential Life | Income Opportunities Unlimited | Keep Marin Green
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| Autodesk and Kaiser Permanente volunteeers with - Kevin, McNear's Beach • Mia at home • Manetta, McNear's Beach | ||
Donate • Fundraisers: eScrip, Vehicle Donation • Volunteer • Wish List
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 Together we can help people with disabilities live with dignity in our shared community In combination with others Casa Allegra Community Services is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. |
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Workplace Programs
If your employer is part of a deduction plan, ask about designating Casa Allegra Community Services as the recipient of your contribution. They may also have a matching gift program. If your workplace has the United Way program, you can designate your donation to our full name: Casa Allegra Community Services, Inc. Casa Allegra is listed with Local Independent Charities of America, www.lic.org and has been awarded the Independant Charities Seal of Excellence/Best In America Seal. The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.
These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world.
Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.
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Planned Giving
CACS gratefully accepts lifetime or testamentary gifts of either cash or property including beneficiary of retirement plans, real estate gifts and bequests. Thoughtful giving requries intelligent planning to set priorities and maximize estate and income tax benefits. Please consult with an attorney familiar with these concepts for more explanation and detail.
For assistance, please contact our Development Director at (415) 499-1116x499.
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FUNDRAISERS:
Casa Allegra participates in the Annual Marin Human Race in May and hosts the Annual Scott Murphy Bocce Tournament in October. Please visit our Happenings page for more information. Link to Happenings page.
Sign up with eScrip today! The easy no-cost to you fundraiser. Sign up online eScrip.com. Use your registered Safeway or Macy's store cards, debit and credit cards, a portion of your purchase will benefit Casa Allegra and the people we support.
You can also shop at the eScrip online mall featuring hundreds of popular vendors without registering your cards. Just be sure to start your purchase at eScrip and choose Casa Allegra Community Services to receive your contributions.
Donate your vehicle, car, van, or boat. Donate for Charity handles the DMV paperwork, pick-up and sale of the vehicle and Casa Allegra benefits if you designate us to receive your donation. For more information see Donate For Charity. To jump directly to CACS' vehicle donation form see Donate A Vehicle
Click on following Graphic Link to CACS' customized GoodSearch Search Engine:
Good Search donates one penny for each search using their search engine. How many times do you use Google or Yahoo search each day? It really adds up over a year. See GoodSearch for further information. Make GoodSearch your homepage or download and install Good Search in your browser toolbar.
Click on following Graphic Link to CACS' customized Amazon page:
CACS is an Amazon Associate. A percentage of each purchase made on Amazon that originated from this link will go to Casa Allegra.
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- Volunteer Opportunities Link to our current listings at our Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership (CVNL) page.
- Contact Casa Allegra's Volunteer Manager at (415) 499-1116 ext. 248
Make New Friends
Our clients would like to meet you! Become a mentor or buddy. Attend baseball or basketball games, watch movies or go bowling. Visit at home.
Share the Joy: Holiday Meals
Provide and prepare Holiday Meals at CACS clients' residences.
Perfect for your church or corporate group: One-day or Weekend Group Work Projects or Park Day Trips
Small and large group volunteer projects are planned several times a year for painting or gardening at our two residential homes in Terra Linda and supported living homes and apartments located throughout Marin. Includes ReBuilding Together in April, United Way's Week of Caring in September, and Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership's Holiday Gifts of Love in November and December.
Race & Picnic with us at the Marin Human Race Saturday before Mother's Day in May
Race on our behalf, sponsor a client or help push clients in wheelchairs around the level 2.5 mile course at the Marin Civic Center Lagoon. CACS Race-day volunteers are invited to join us for our post-race picnic catered by the Friends of Casa Allegra Community Services. Volunteers receive T-shirts with sponsor logos and wear them race day and at other events during the year. Volunteer contact: (415) 898-1116x248. T-shirt sponsorships are available: contact our Development Director at (415) 499-1116x499. Sponsors are acknowledged in our newsletter.
Family Fun at our Annual Bocce Tournament first Saturday in October
Bocce fun for the whole family. New players welcome. Come by yourself to join a team or sign up your friends, business colleagues and family as a team. Teams of 4 compete for prizes. Reservations are $40 for Players and include delicious courtside lunch. Beer and wine are available for sale. Purchase raffle tickets for fabulous gift baskets. Spectator Reservations are $20 and include courtside lunch. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down. Volunteer contact: (415) 499-1116x278. Contact our Development Director at (415) 499-1116x499 for info on Bocce sponsorships or to receive an invitation. Sponsors are acknowledged in invitations, print ads, court signage, newsletter and website.
Thank You For All You Do
We have been truly blessed by the help of others. Volunteer partnerships include AngelPoints; Autodesk; Branson School; Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership Business Volunteer Council; Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints of San Rafael; Clipped Wings United Airlines Stewardess Alumnae and Flight Attendents, Inc. Marin Chapter; Fireman's Fund; Frank Howard Allen Realtors; Kaiser Permanente of San Rafael; Marin Catholic High School; National Charity League, Mission Belles Chapter; Mission San Rafael Rotary and St. Raphael's Parish. Volunteering on a group project is a great way to build lasting friendships and as one of the volunteers from University of Washington Bothell said, "I learned that many people working together can make a big difference."
- Nursery Gift Certificates
- Art work, bright colors in sturdy frames
- Gift Cards from Safeway, Luckys, Trader Joe’s, CVS/Long’s
- Gift Cards for Carpet Cleaning &/or Cleaning Services
- Movie & Event Tickets
- Leather couches & recliners
- Gift cards to Target and Old Navy
- Please see our current wish list at the Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership website, CVNL.org.
Contact (415) 499-1116 ext. 248 to arrange for pick-up of donated items. Sorry, we do not accept used appliances or mattresses.
Hybrid SUV wanted for Keep Marin Green co-op
The seven member co-op would like to find one or more corporate sponsors or funders who could donate or provide matching funds for a hybrid SUV. Contact our Development Director at (415) 499-1116x499.
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Contact Casa Allegra's Development Director at (415) 499-1116x499 or Jeanne [at] casaallegra.org.
Casa Allegra Community Services (CACS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your donations are tax deductible.Tax ID # 94-2775979
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