Giving Societies

A Community of Generosity,
A Legacy of Impact.

Leading the Way Home

Abode's giving societies celebrate the individuals whose ongoing generosity and commitment help advance our mission across the Bay Area. From recurring monthly gifts to leadership and legacy giving, we offer a variety of opportunities for supporters to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Cornerstone Society

The Cornerstone Society recognizes Abode's most generous supporters whose leadership philanthropy helps advance our mission and expand our impact across the Bay Area. Donors who contribute $5,000 or more annually are automatically welcomed into this distinguished giving society, joining a community of dedicated individuals whose vision and generosity are helping shape the future of Abode. As a year-to-year recognition program, the Cornerstone Society celebrates those whose sustained commitment creates lasting pathways to housing, stability, and opportunity for the people we serve.

Join the Cornerstone Society

$5,000 and above annually

Year-to-year recognition

Autoenrollment upon gift

Provides critical larger-scale-funding

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$1,000 annually for 5 years

Pledge Society

Provides sustained support

Home Builder's Society

The Home Builder's Society honors visionary supporters who believe that lasting change is built one foundation at a time. As Abode's longest-standing giving program, the Home Builder's Society has brought together more than 65 dedicated donors each year who share a commitment to creating long-term solutions to homelessness. Through a pledge of $1,000 annually for five years, members help provide the sustained support needed to create pathways to stability, dignity, and opportunity. Their collective generosity ensures that more individuals and families have the chance to build the futures they deserve and experience the transformative power of home.

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Building Blocks

Building Blocks is a community of recurring supporters whose monthly contributions provide a strong foundation for Abode's mission. These ongoing gifts help ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have access to the housing, services, and support they need not only to regain stability, but to thrive over the long term.

Join the Building Blocks Society

Any dollar amount

Recurring month to month support

Provides a strong foundation

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Planned gift through a will or trust

Leaves a lasting impact for future generations

Harriet Despeaux Legacy Circle

The Harriet Despeaux Legacy Circle recognizes the extraordinary individuals who have chosen to include Abode in their estate plans through a planned gift. Named for Harriet Despeaux, a dedicated board member, volunteer, and longtime advocate who was the first to include Abode in her estate plans, this Circle celebrates those who are ensuring that future generations will have access to housing, support, and opportunity. By including Abode in a will, trust, or other estate plan, Legacy Circle members help sustain our mission for years to come.

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Questions?

To learn more about joining any of these giving societies, email our Fundraising Team directly at donors@abode.org.

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The generosity of supporters like you makes our work possible. Donate now to help advance our mission, or learn more about the measurable impact your support creates every day.