Get Involved Kennedy-Donovan Center is dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities and other unique challenges. But we don’t do it alone. KDC is grateful to the individuals, organizations and businesses who work with us and invest in the future of Kennedy-Donovan Center and the infants, children, adults and families who benefit from our services. Your generosity helps us to provide: Educational items, including classroom supplies, assistive technology, developmental toys, and computer software. Social and recreational opportunities, such as bowling, an evening at the movies. the production of local plays, art supplies, and board games. Opportunities for kids to attend summer camp, or participate in playgroup. Trainings for parents on parenting skills, and parenting a child with disabilities; and for staff, on-going trainings in the ever-changing disabilities field. Kennedy-Donovan Center uses only 9.6% of funds for administrative and fundraising purposes; over 91 cents of every dollar received is used for the direct care of the children, adults and families we serve. In addition to making a cash donation, you can also donate goods or services or sponsor one of our annual events. See Sponsor an Event for more information. Volunteer Opportunites Volunteers bring a rich array of interests, skills, and talents that make a valuable contribution to Kennedy-Donovan Center and the people we serve. At Kennedy-Donovan Center, we appreciate the efforts and commitment of our volunteers and offer a variety of opportunities to fit both the interests of volunteers and the needs of KDC. We encourage you to indicate your interest in volunteering by filling out the Volunteer Interest Form (click here). We will contact you in the coming days to discuss volunteer opportunities with you. (Back) How To Donate We need your help. Your donations enable us to support and enhance the programs and services provided by KDC in more than 150 communities throughout eastern and central Massachusetts. We guarantee that every dollar you donate will be used wisely in support of our mission and will benefit the lives of the people we serve. Because Kennedy-Donovan Center is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, your gift is tax-deductible to the extent of the law. As such, your gift to the Kennedy-Donovan Center may also provide significant tax advantages to you and your family. If you are considering making such a gift, there are many options that can reflect your giving wishes while maximizing tax benefits. Consult your lawyer or financial advisor as you make your plans, and please feel free to contact Kennedy-Donovan Center’s Development Office at any time: Contact: Ann Buono at 508-543-2542 or by email at: donations@kdc.org (Back) We invite you to join our Circle of Friends Kennedy-Donovan Center is pleased to present our annual leadership giving program, Circle of Friends. Kennedy-Donovan Center welcomes donations at all levels. Private donations are the foundation for Kennedy-Donovan Center. We rely on the generosity of local businesses, organizations, foundations and individuals. Each donation can make a difference in the lives of those individuals and families we support. Any gift may be restricted to a particular program or left unrestricted to help the area of greatest need within the agency. Listed below are the levels of donations and the corresponding incentive. You can see of current Circle of Friends in the enclosed Annual Report. Friend $1-$99 Includes name listing in Annual Report and on KDC’s website. Partner $100-$249 Includes the above and Kennedy-Donovan Center’s bi-annual newsletter KDC Connections. Benefactor $250-$499 Includes all of the above plus quarterly email updates on the latest KDC happenings. Pacesetter $500-$999 Includes all of the above plus a small keepsake of art or a note card created by a recipient of KDC services. President’s Circle $1,000-$2,499 Includes all of the above plus an invitation for you and your guest to Celebration for Kids being held on the first Saturday in December at the Seaport Hotel, Boston. Innovator $2,500-$4,999 Includes all of the above plus two tickets to our annual Founder’s Gala being held on May 15, 2008. Changemaker $5,000-$9,999 Includes all of the above plus eight tickets (instead of two) to our annual Founder’s Gala being held on May 15, 2008 Champion’s Circle $10,000 and above Includes all of the above plus sixteen tickets (instead of eight) to our annual Founder Gala being held on May 15, 2008 *For purposes of Circle of Friends, donations are calculated net of the value of any tickets and/or auction items purchased. Donations throughout the year are applied to the giving program. Therefore, donations given outright, those through the Annual Appeal, the Annual Founder’s Gala, and grants are counted as gifts of support. Become a Sponsor Become a corporate sponsor for one of our many events at Kennedy-Donovan Center. Whether you are interested in one of our golf tournaments (held in Southbridge and Plymouth), one of our Comedy Nights (held in New Bedford and Walpole), the Rock-a-thon (held at our New Bedford facility), or our signature Annual Founder’s Gala. There is an event for every interest and every budget. All of the events run by Kennedy-Donovan Center directly support the programs and services which effect the children, adults and families who receive our services. For more information on sponsoring one of our events, contact the Development office at 508-543-2542. For more information about our calendar of events and possible sponsorship, click here. (Back) Donor Privacy Policy   Our Corporate Partners Thank you to our Corporate Partners! (Back)