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Scroll down to learn about matching gifts, United Way donations, donating by shopping, stock and bond and vehicle donations, planned giving, and sponsoring a student.

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 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.

    "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