Other Ways to
Give
Matching Gifts
Do Twice as Much Good
Many companies generously match employee donations. Please contact
your Human Resources department to see if your organization provides
matching gifts. Contact us if you have questions about how to
establish a matching gift program at your organization.
United Way and Local Independent
Charities
Civicorps Schools participates in the United Way and Local Independent
Charities workplace-giving programs. If an employer participates
in either of these programs, employees can designate a direct
contribution to Civicorps Schools.
Donate by Shopping Through
Schoolpop or Escrip
Shop at Schoolpop 
When you make an online purchase with one of the Schoolpop
merchants, Civicorps Schools receives a contribution at no cost
to you.
Shop
at Escrip 
Each time you shop using registered grocery,
credit, or debit/ATM cards at eScrip
merchants, a contribution is made to Civicorps Schools in your
name. Escrip merchants include large retailers like Safeway, Vons,
Chevron, Big 5. Escrip does require a $10 annual membership fee.
Stock and Bond Donations
Donating stocks and/or bonds is a great
way to contribute to Civicorps Schools. Please contact your stock
broker or the Civicorps Development Director, Rebecca Grove, at (510) 992-7832
for more information.
Donate your old car, boat, or trailer
It's convenient; Donate
for Charity manages each step of the vehicle donation process.
They arrange a free vehicle pickup, handle the DMV process and
paperwork, sell the vehicle at auction, distribute the net proceeds
to Civicorps Schools, and provide you with a receipt for your
tax deduction. When you are ready to donate, simply call Donate
for Charity toll-free at (866) 392-4483.
Planned Giving Through a Will or Bequest
Planned giving helps ensure your gift lives
on. To discuss planned giving, please contact Rebecca Grove, Civicorps
Development Director, at (510) 992-7832.
Sponsor a Student
Sponsor a student at the Civicorps Elementary
School or the Civicorps Academy. Help support a young person's
success.
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"Words
alone cannot convey the debt of gratitude and appreciation I have
for your program and what a valuable asset it is for the youth of
our communities."
– Stephanie Benavidez, City of Oakland,
Lake Merritt
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