Ways to Give

There are several ways you can show your support for Abode — whether you are a company leader looking for a philanthropic partnership for your business or an individual looking to give back to those less fortunate in your community.

Abode has multiple avenues in which you can give, including our Home Builders Society, the Building Blocks program, and the Harriet Despeaux Legacy Circle.

Please read below to learn how you can give to help us with our mission.

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LEGACY GIVING

Harriet Despeaux Legacy Circle

Harriet Despeaux was a dedicated supporter of Abode, aiding us for years as a board member, volunteer, and stakeholder. In fact, Harriet ensured her support would continue long after she passed away by leaving us a gift in her estate plan.

In her honor, we established the Harriet Despeaux Legacy Circle to recognize those donors who have included Abode in their will or trust.

We recognize Legacy Circle members in our newsletters, email blasts, as well as with invitations to special events. You can read our list of Legacy Circle members through this link.

For more information on how to join the Harriet Despeaux Legacy Circle, contact Donor Support at donors@abode.org or 510-358-3236.

CORPORATE GIVING

If your business is looking for a philanthropic partnership that reflects its values, contact us. Here are some ways you can give to Abode:

Regularly Scheduled Gifts

Make an ongoing monthly or yearly donation to Abode. These pledges help us plan our future budgets.

We provide recognition opportunities for organizations that donate $5,000 per year and above.

You can get started by using this link to visit our Donate web page.

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Event Sponsorships

When you sponsor an Abode event, you are publicizing your organization’s commitment to social responsibility.

Our sole annual fundraiser, the Journey Home Breakfast held each March, puts sponsors’ names in front of hundreds of guests, including business leaders, faith-based organizations, news media, and elected officials.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for our volunteer awards dinner, which is held every other year during Volunteer Appreciation Week.

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STock transfers

If you are interested in giving to Abode by transferring your stocks or other financial assets, please click on this web page for more information.

Matching Gifts

Your employees give time and resources to the causes they care most about. A corporate matching donation will enable them to focus on issues that matter to their community — and yours.

For more information about corporate matching donations, contact Donor Support at donors@abode.org or 510-358-3236.

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Donate Goods for Abode Participants

For more information about donations in Alameda County, contact Donor Support at donors@abode.org or 510-358-3236.

Donor Privacy Policy

Abode is committed to respecting the privacy of our donors. We do not sell or trade donors' personal or contact information with anyone else, nor will we send mailings from other organizations.

Thank you for your support!

 

Community Giving

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SAve the date - JHB on March 7

Our Journey Home Breakfast is about to turn 20!

It’s one of many reasons why we’re so excited to host the upcoming breakfast on March 7, 2025. The 20th annual Journey Home Breakfast will feature Abode clients sharing stories of how our programs helped their journey from homelessness into a home. Abode Services CEO Vivian Wan will discuss past successes and our vision for the future of our mission. Also, we will present a video of Abode client testimonials. (Click here to watch last year’s video.)

For more information about the Journey Home Breakfast, please contact Donor Support at donors@abode.org or 510-358-3236.

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Holiday wish list

Read our special Holiday Wish List here to see which items are most in need. (NOTE: At this time, we are not accepting used clothing, shoes, toys, or books.)

You can also access the Holiday Wish List with this QR code:

Join the Home Builders Society

The Home Builders Society consists of members of our community who have pledged to annually donate $1,000 or more to Abode for at least five years.

Click this link for a list of Home Builders Society members. Anyone is eligible to join.

Join the Home Builders Society by clicking on this link.

For more information, contact Donor Support at donors@abode.org or 510-358-3236.

Watch our Home Builders Society video on YouTube.

Building Blocks

Please consider joining Building Blocks - our new monthly giving program. Your gift will allow us to take a long-term approach to assisting people experiencing homelessness. 

Here’s how to join Building Blocks:

Visit our Donate web page, select the “Recurring Donation” box, and enter any amount of $10 or above. Thank you!

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Napa County Wish List

North Bay donors can also donate items to help our Napa County clients. Click here for our Napa County Wish List.

Or contact our Napa volunteer coordinator, Wendi Moore, at 707-656-7600 or wmoore@abode.org.

Keep Up with Our e-News

Stay informed with news and updates about how your support is helping the community!

Click on this link to read current and past Abode Newsletters.