Friday, January 10, 2014

How you can help Oak Tree Corner!

According to Network for Good, an online fundraising platform, about 30% of all charitable donations are made in the month of December, with 10% happening on the last three days of the year. This can be attributed to individuals wanting to squeeze in that extra tax break at the end of the year, or perhaps people just feel a bit more giving around the holidays.

Though many people donate at the end of the year, you don’t have to wait until December to support a charity in need. Organizations like Oak Tree Corner need your help all year round! Here are just some of the ways you can help: 

AmazonSmile 

Did you know that you can donate to Oak Tree Corner just by shopping online? Amazon has a program called AmazonSmile, designed specifically so you can support your favorite non-profit. The next time you’re perusing Amazon, go to www.amazonsmile.com before you make your purchase and select Oak Tree Corner as your organization of choice. It’s exactly like shopping on Amazon, only Oak Tree Corner will receive 0.5% of your purchase price. It’s a great way to support our organization while you’re doing your regular shopping, at no extra cost to you!

Kroger Community Rewards 

You can also support Oak Tree Corner every time you go to the grocery. Kroger’s Community Rewards Program makes it easy for you to donate to organizations in need.

All you have to go is visit the Kroger Community Rewards website to enroll your Kroger Plus Card. Choose Oak Tree Corner as your organization, either by searching by name or Oak Tree Corner’s community number (82663) and Oak Tree Corner will receive rewards every time you shop at Kroger! 

Support OTC Fundraising Endeavors 

Oak Tree Corner’s biggest fundraising event of the year is the Silver Lining Celebration and silent auction. You can help by attending and bidding on the various items. Not only that, Oak Tree Corner always needs items to bid on, such as gift certificates and gift baskets, and would welcome donations of this kind, as well.

This year’s Silver Lining Celebration is on Saturday, April 12th. We hope to see you there! 

Donate to OTC 

You don’t have to wait for a special event to donate to Oak Tree Corner. You can go to Oak Tree Corner’s website at any time and make a donation. Simply click the “Donate” button to donate by credit or debit card, or send a check or money order to:

Oak Tree Corner
2312 Far Hills Ave. PMB 108
Dayton, Ohio 45419

You can also donate an item from Oak Tree Corner’s wishlist:
  • Juice boxes
  • Shoe boxes (all sizes)
  • Paper towels, napkins, and plates
  • Toilet Paper
  • Chess or Checker sets
  • Connect Four or Jenga! games
  • Doctor play kits
  • Phone books
  • Gift cards for Kroger, Staples, or pizza restaurants

Volunteer 

We understand that not everyone can afford to donate monetarily. Perhaps the most valuable donation you can make is your time and energy.

Oak Tree Corner volunteers come from all walks of life and are not necessarily professional counselors. Volunteers complete 24 hours of training and are expected to offer five hours of their time each month for meetings. In the grand scheme of things, it’s a small amount of time but it can make a huge difference to the children who attend.

Interested in volunteering? Contact us at (937) 285-0199 or oaktreecorner@mail.com. 

Refer to Us 

Do you know a family struggling with a death in the family? Please share our information. Families can contact Oak Tree Corner via our website, by calling us at (937) 285-0199, or emailing us at oaktreecorner@mail.com




All donations are tax deductible contributions.