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How to Help
We've planted the seed, now it's your turn.
Just like our gardens, the work of Capital District Community Gardens continues to
grow. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, each year our programs
expand. But there's much more we can and need to do. That's where you come in.
You can help keep us growing. Your contribution can help develop a new garden, acquire permanent garden sites,
expand services on
The Veggie Mobile, or launch new, innovative job training and food
production programs
for inner-city families.
Here's how to help:
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Donate Now:
Make a
tax-deductible donation
to support Capital District Community Gardens' programs
Search the Web and Earn
Money for CDCG:
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Yahoo-powered search engine that
donates half its advertising
revenue, about a penny per search,
to the charities its users
designate. Get quality
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the donations for Capital District
Community Gardens add up without
costing you a penny!
Online Shopping
Supports CDCG
Use GoodShop to find coupon codes
and discounts at more than 1,000
stores. Up to 30% of every
purchase will go to Capital District
Community Gardens.
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Donations of $1,000 or more can be directed to
support a specific programs or for one of the following special funds:
Permanent Site Fund
Allows Capital District Community Gardens to purchase land for the creation of new community gardens.
Developer's Club
Supports the development of new community gardens.
Permanent Endowment
Ensures that
Capital District Community Gardens' work will always continue.
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Donate in
Memory or Tribute
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Remember those people who
are or who have been special to you by making a tribute
donation to Capital District Community Gardens. This provides a meaningful way to
remember
and recognize those who have touched
your life in a special way.
A tribute donation can be
made in honor or in memory of someone. For each tribute, we will notify the
honored individual or family of
your special gift, keeping the amount confidential. Mail your donation and
information to:
CDCG
40 River St
Troy, NY 12180
or
donate
online and email
us your tribute information. Please be sure to provide the name and
address of the person you would like
us to notify of your tribute
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One of the most
advantageous ways to contribute to Capital District Community Gardens is through a gift of stock. Making a
gift of securities is simple and offers a number of valuable financial benefits:
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You can donate
appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds
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The total value
of the stock upon transfer is tax-deductible
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There is no
obligation to pay any capital gains taxes on the appreciation
For more information,
email our Executive
Director.
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Real Estate
donations
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Put your vacant land to good use by donating it to Capital District Community Gardens for the creation of
a community garden. A land donation
benefits the community wit the
addition of a new neighborhood food
garden, and you are able to receive
a substantial tax deduction.
For more information,
email our Executive
Director.
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Sponsorship opportunities offer your
company great publicity while supporting our programs.
Garden Bowl:
Sponsors donate $250 or $500 to underwrite this January event. Sponsors are included in our flyers, media coverage, newsletter, registration forms
and on our website. Companies also organize teams of employees to participate. Team spirit and good cheer is the perfect compliment to the
post-holiday season. For more information
on any of our sponsorship
opportunities,
email our Executive Director.
Spring Brunch:
550 people attend this annual rite of spring on the first Sunday in May.
Sponsors donate $120, $300, or $600 to be listed in our event invitation which is distributed to 5,000 people.
In addition sponsors are included in our newsletter, website, and media. Businesses also support our Brunch auction with donations of goods and services.
For more
information on any of our sponsorship opportunities, email our
Executive
Director.
Squash Hunger:
This program collects tons of fresh
produce each year for needy
families. Sponsor levels are $500,
$1,000, and $2,500 – with the
maximum publicity provided to our
Platinum sponsors including
extensive print advertising,
inclusion in our brochure and
on-site produce pick-up displays.
For more information on any of our sponsorship opportunities, email our
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Each year Capital
District Community Gardens must supplement its modest budget with $50,000 in
donated goods and services and thousands of hours of donated labor. To keep our
programs going, we are always in need of:
Garden Equipment
Gas lawn mowers, gas weed wackers,
garden tools, and wheelbarrows in good condition are always welcomed.
Seeds & Seedlings
Each spring we
distribute, free of charge, thousands of seeds and seedlings to our community
gardeners who don’t have the resources to purchase them. Many of our gardeners rely exclusively on our free seeds and
seedlings to plant their gardens and feed their families.
Services
If you have professional services
that you can offer let us know!
- Legal Assistance (deed transfer,
etc.)
- Graphic Design
- Carpentry
- Roofing
- Masonry
- Arborist
- Skilled Gardeners for
Garden Mentor
Program
- Computer Networking
- Auto/truck repair
- Small engine repair
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Capital District Community Gardens can be designated as a
recipient of donations to your workplace giving campaign. Many campaigns
begin in the early fall and are run by The United Way. When you
receive your donor card, indicate that you would like your donation to go to
Capital District Community Gardens.
F ederal and state employees can donate to the
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #9577)
and State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA #50-00360) by designating
donations to Capital District Community Gardens.
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