The Need
The programs run by St. Stephen's Youth Programs are extremely cost-
effective. However, because we serve more than 600 children and teens
each year, expenses do eventually add up. Our annual budget is currently
about $750,000 per year. As a program that serves the poor, we have
limited sources of revenue beyond modest family tuitions and rely on
diocesan and parish support, foundation grants, and individual gifts to
keep our after-school and summer programs open each year.
St. Stephen's Youth Programs remains a small organization, and all gifts
work hard to directly support the children and teens we serve. Gifts of
any amount are sincerely appreciated and truly make a difference.
How To Donate
If you have any questions about financial giving or in-kind donations,
please contact Pam Mathews, Development Director, at (617) 797-6688 or
pam@mathewshome.net.
Donate online: You may make a one-time or recurring credit card
donation with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover using the
JustGive.org button at right. Please note that although your credit card
statement will show a donation to JustGive.org, your donation will be
directed to St. Stephen's Youth Programs. For more information on
JustGive.org visit their website.
Donate gifts of stock or arrange a matching gift: For information,
please contact Pam Mathews at the phone number or e-mail shown above.
In-kind donations of gently used items: While we greatly appreciate all
offers of in-kind donations, St. Stephen's is limited both in terms of
storage space and manpower for sorting and distributing donated items.
It is very helpful if you call first to discuss your donation (please contact
Pam Mathews at the phone number or e-mail shown above.)
Here are some items that can be typically put to good use:
- After-School Programs: There are ongoing needs for gently-used
books (especially early reader books), school and craft supplies, and
winter jackets, hats, and mittens.
- Facilities: Periodically, the Youth Programs or church can put other
items (such as gently-used computers, office furniture, and office
and kitchen supplies) to good use.
In-kind donations of goods and services: Please contact Pam
Mathews at (617) 797-6688 or pam@mathewshome.net to discuss
donations of:
- Free or low cost youth programming and/or materials: Many of our
volunteers and supporters have connections to organizations that
provide free or low cost enrichment programming and/or materials
for youth programs like ours. We always love to hear about new
opportunities and get connected with new organizations.
- Staff "perks": Our staff consists of mostly young adults who are
working in the low-paying field of youth work. If you have extra
tickets, etc. that will go unused, we would love to pass them along
to reward some of our hard-working staff.
Thank you for supporting St. Stephen's Youth Programs!
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Donate to
St. Stephen's
Youth Programs
Online:
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Donate Your Old
Car, Truck, Van,
RV, or Trailer
through the
Miles Ahead Network!
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Free nationwide towing
and minimum $500 tax
deduction (much larger
charitable deductions for
vehicle donations of
greater value.)
Close to 75% of the
sale of the vehicle goes
directly to St. Stephen's
Youth Programs!
It's as simple as filling
out this form! Learn more
about Miles Ahead here.
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