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MAIL

Donate by Check or Make a Pledge

If you prefer to donate by mail, please download and complete our donation pledge form and send the completed form and a check to: Community Service Society of New York, PO Box 279, Allenwood, N.J. 08720

Your donation enables us to continue offering life-changing services to families and individuals who rely on our programs for immediate and long-term relief. The Community Service Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization. As such, no goods or services are given in exchange for this gift unless explicitly noted.

Our tax identification number is 13-5562202.

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For more information on all of the above options or for assistance with making your gift, please contact us.

WAYS TO GIVE

The Community Service Society (CSS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization powered by the generosity of caring individuals like you. Donors support our tireless work on behalf of poor and low-income New Yorkers. There are a variety of ways you can make a tax-deductible contribution in support of our mission and no goods or services are given in exchange for your gift unless explicitly noted. Our tax identification number is 13-5562202. Contact our donations team for assistance.

Donate securely by Check or Credit Card in the Mail: Complete our printable donation form and mail the form and your check to our secure donation lockbox: Community Service Society of New York, PO Box 279, Allenwood, N.J. 08720

Make a secure Online Gift: Please use our secure online donation portal to make a tax-deductible gift and take immediate action for New Yorkers who rely on our various programs.

Be a Sustainer: You can give effortlessly and monthly online to demonstrate your steadfast and sustaining commitment to eradicating poverty in New York.

Make a DAF Gift: Send a contribution from your Donor Advised Fund to our secure donation lockbox: Community Service Society of New York, PO Box 279, Allenwood, N.J. 08720. Have your advisor contact our donations team for assistance.

Legacy Giving and Bequests: You can make a lasting difference in the lives of New York's neediest residents by leaving a bequest to the Community Service Society in your will or through a trust or life insurance gift. Contact our donations team to speak with our staff team about this option.

Make a Stock or Securities Gift: A gift of stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, and other securities such as real estate or artwork will go a long way to help support the important work of the Community Service Society and may provide you with significant tax advantages. Contact our donations team for assistance.

Maximize Your Contribution with a Matching Gift: Many companies offer matching gift programs that can double or triple the impact of your gift. Check with your personnel office to see if your company matches charitable contributions. Click here for a searchable database of matching gift companies.

Amazon Smile: Go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/13-5562202 to log in to your account and shop as you normally would. When you use this link, your eligible shopping donation proceeds benefit CSS.  

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For more information on all of the above options or for assistance with making your gift please contact our donations team - we are happy to help you.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS

 

 

Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of New York (CSS)

Enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at this welcoming fall benefit. Proceeds will help CSS advance our mission of helping every New Yorker live with dignity and economic security. All proceeds will support CSS programs.

Tuesday, November 14th

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

 

Prince George Ballroom
15 East 27th Street
New York, NY 10016

 

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS

 Contact Aidan Wildes at awildes@cssny.org if you have any questions or to learn about sponsorship opportunities.

 

 

Changemaker Sponsor

$25,000.00

•Reserved seating for ten (10) guests and access to the President's Reception at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Listing in Annual Report • Access to full bar and buffet •Special recognition from the podium during the event. •Full-page advertisement in the digital event journal. •Linked company logo or name on the event webpage. •Named acknowledgment in all thank you letters. •$24,250 tax-deductible.

 

Activist Sponsor

$10,000.00

• Reserved seating for eight (8) guests and access to the President's Reception at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Listing in Annual Report • Access to full bar and buffet •Half-page advertisement in the digital event journal. •Named acknowledgment on the event webpage. •$9,400 tax-deductible.

 

Advocate Sponsor

$5,000.00

• Reserved seating for four (4) guests and access to the President's Reception at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Listing in Annual Report • Access to full bar and buffet •Listing in the digital event journal. •Named acknowledgment on the event webpage. •$4,700 tax-deductible.

 

Patron Sponsor

$1,000.00

• Reserved seating for one (1) guest and access to the President's Reception at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Listing in Annual Report • Access to full bar and buffet • Listing in the digital event journal. • Named acknowledgment on the event webpage. • $925 tax-deductible.

 

Neighbor Sponsor Ticket

$500.00

• Reserved seating for one (1) guest and access to the President's Reception at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Access to full bar and buffet • Listing in the digital event journal. • Named acknowledgment on the event webpage. • $425 tax-deductible.

 

Empowering Friend Ticket

$175.00

• Open seating for one (1) guest at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Access to full bar and buffet •Listing in the event journal. •$75 tax-deductible.

 

Community Partner Ticket

$75.00

• Open seating for one (1) guest at Fall Cocktails for the Community Service Society of NY (CSS). • Access to full bar and buffet  •This ticket level is not tax-deductible.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS

"CHAMPIONS FOR AN EQUITABLE NEW YORK" GIVING CIRCLES

Give today and you will now be a member of our newest collaboration opportunity, Champions for an Equitable New York giving circles, at whichever level you select. At every step of your journey with the Community Service Society of New York, we’ll honor you with stories of how vital you are to our mission. As a giving circle member, you will also receive ongoing updates and special events invitations. 

 

Partner ($100-$249)        

  • CSS signed thank you notecard 
  • CSS pen 
  • Certificate of Appreciation 
  • Member Card 

Neighbor  ($250-$499)                                  

  • CSS branded Notepad 
  • CSS signed thank you notecard 
  • CSS pen 
  • Certificate of Appreciation 
  • Member Card 

Leader ($500-$999)     

  • Limited edition CSS umbrella showcasing new brand identity 
  • Listing on website “Annual Donor Wall” 
  • CSS signed thank you notecard 
  • Certificate of Appreciation 
  • Member Card 

Patron ($1,000 and up)  

  • All the above plus: 
  • donor listing in Annual Report 
  • VIP and/or early bird invitations to annual events and forums 

Make your 100% tax-deductible Champions for an Equitable New York gift today.

For more information, please contact our donations team - we are happy to help you. 

 

 

DONOR ADVISED FUND GIVING

If you have a donor-advised fund or other charitable giving account, you can grant a one-time or recurring grant to: Community Service Society of New York.

Our tax identification number is 13-5562202.

Mail your DAF check to our secure donation lockbox: Community Service Society of New York, PO Box 279, Allenwood, N.J. 08720

Please ask your DAF to share your name and contact information in your grant letter so we may recognize your gift and send you updates!

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For more information on making your gift please contact our donations team - we are happy to help you.

LEGACY GIVING

Leave your legacy for NYC by making a planned gift to the Community Service Society of NY. In addition to supporting the Community Service Society, planned gifts offer a range of financial and tax benefits while advancing your philanthropic interests. Contact VP of Development, Adriana D. Pezzulli at apezzulli@cssny.org to discuss how your legacy can support NYC's most vulnerable families.

Want to learn more? Download our Legacy Circle Planned Giving brochure, which outlines many options for estate giving.

Legacy Planning Options

Bequests. Through a bequest, you can leave CSS a specific gift amount or a percentage of your estate that will help ensure our success in the long term.  Bequest instructions may be sent to: The Community Service Society, 633 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017, Attn: Bequest. You may use the following language to make a bequest to CSS:

“I bequeath to the Community Service Society of New York (tax ID number 13-5562202), a nonprofit corporation of the State of New York, having its principal offices at 633 3rd Avenue, 10th Floor,  New York, NY 10010, the sum of $______ to be used by said corporation for its general purpose.”

Life insurance gifts can be made by making the Community Service Society the beneficiary or partial beneficiary of a life insurance policy.

Retirement plan gifts can be made by making the Community Service Society the beneficiary or partial beneficiary of a retirement plan. 

Charitable remainder trusts offer an opportunity to place an asset or assets in a trust from which you or another beneficiary can receive lifelong income, with the Community Service Society receiving the remaining asset or assets afterward.

Kindly Notify CSS of a Planned Gift

If you have remembered CSS in your estate planning, please let us know so we may best accommodate your wishes.  Complete and return our non-binding Bequest Intention Form or contact Adriana Pezzulli, VP of Development, to discuss your plan and learn more about how CSS will honor your legacy.

The Community Service Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization designated by the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax identification number is 13-5562202.

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Gifts of Stock and Securities

A donation of appreciated securities (stock, bonds, mutual fund shares, etc.) is a powerful—and tax-wise way—to support the Community Service Society of New York (CSS). A gift of appreciated securities might provide tax advantages far more significant than a gift of cash. Please consult your financial advisor or accountant to determine the best way to make your gift.

Please contact Jorja Watts, BNY Mellon Capital Markets at 412.234.0439 to coordinate the secure delivery of this contribution.

DTC Eligible Securities
DTC# 0443
Pershing, LLC
For Credit to account #:  N7M100368
Client account name: Community Service Society of NY

Fed Eligible Securities
ABA# 021-000-018
Bank of NY/Pershing
For Credit to account #:  N7M100368
Client account name: Community Service Society of NY

Physical Securities
Mail securities and required documents to:

BNY Mellon Capital Markets LLC.
500 Grant Street, Suite 0475
Pittsburgh, PA 15258
Attn: Jorja Watts

If the security is still in the donor's name a letter of authorization is needed from the donor giving up ownership of the security.

Gifts of Mutual Funds

Please contact Jorja Watts, BNY Mellon Capital Markets at 412.234.0439 to coordinate the delivery of this contribution.
 

The Community Service Society of New York is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization designated by the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax identification number is 13-5562202.