Happy Birthday!
Here at The PLACE, we are celebrating one of our founders and long time supporters, Pete Frech.
Pete has been a strong pillar in our organization and has continued to help us ignite the potential in youth to exit homelessness and create self determined, fulfilled lives.
Donate in Honor of Pete's Birthday
There are many opportunities to provide support for the young people The Place serves. Your support can provide needed solace and change the trajectory of a youth onto a path of a self-determined, fulfilled life.
can provide a GED test, so a young person can have more earning potential.
provides required identification for a youth to obtain a job.
can house one young person in our shelter for 7 days.
Please note: If you get an error message, and correct those errors, the error message does not go away. Merely click the submit button again and it should go through.
If the issue continues, please call 719.338.9257 and we will be happy to assist you.
The Real 2K Society honors a distinguished group of annual contributors who donate $2,000 or more each calendar year and play a vital role in ensuring the financial health of the organization.
Gifts at the Real 2K Society level support the foundational core program of shelter – because every young person deserves a place to belong. Why 2K? Because The Place began in the year 2000.
Please join us in thanking these leaders for their 2021 membership in the Society.
** Indicates 2-year members of R2K Society
*** Indicates 3-year members of R2K Society
Annual gifts of $2,000 or more ensure membership in the Real 2K Society. You are welcome to spread your contributions throughout the year or make a recurring credit card gift to become part of the Real 2K Society. All gifts must be received within the calendar year. If you would like to join for next year, please use the suggested gift plan below.
Other ways to donate
While we appreciate your generous, straight-cash gifts, we know that you may seek other creative — even fun — ways to give to The Place. Please see our extensive list below for some other ideas. And thank you for partnering with our mission!
The Enterprise Zone tax credit lets you receive a 25% credit on your Colorado state taxes when you give to The Place. Combined with charitable income tax deductions, your gift can result in substantial tax savings. Here’s how it works:
- Applicable for donations of $250 or more.
- Make your check payable to the El Paso County Enterprise Zone.
- Include the last 4 digits of your Social Security Number or Colorado Account Number (required).
- For more info on EZ Contribution Projects, visit the El Paso County website.
For more details on how this works, please reach out to Andy Petersen at Andy.Petersen@theplacecos.org or 719-338-9257.
Your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Please check with your tax advisor to verify you are receiving the appropriate tax credit allowed.
Donating stocks, bonds, and/or securities is a fabulous way to support the youth of The Place and receive tax benefits. Stocks that have appreciated in value can be subject to capital gains tax when sold; however, by transferring your appreciated shares of stock directly to The Place, you can avoid all capital gains and resulting taxes. To make a gift of all DTC Eligible Securities, ask your broker to deliver to:
DTC Clearing 0725
FAO: The Place
Account No. 532H7012
Raymond James & Assoc. Inc. 880 Carillon Pkwy St. Petersburg, FL 33716
DTC Securities
For any questions, please contact our local agent, Gina Reever, at 719.577.4170 / gina.reever@raymondjames.com. You may also download these instructions:
Do you want to make a tax-smart decision while supporting The Place? We can help. After you turn 70 1/2, you’re required to withdraw from your IRA annually. Transferring those funds directly to The Place supports the areas you’re passionate about, and you avoid paying income tax. Your legacy can start today! Call the The Place Development Office at 719.338.9257 or visit IRA WITHDRAWAL to find out more.
Planning for the future can be an emotionally taxing process. If you are so kind as to consider including The Place in your will or estate plans, we can help. We will be happy to walk you through the process of making a planned gift so that others can help you carry on your wishes of supporting youth in need. Simply call us for a confidential discussion and we’ll be honored to discuss with you ways you can leave a lasting legacy to help youth experiencing homelessness in Colorado Springs without pressure or obligation.
If you intend to include The Place in your will, please include our tax identification number, name and address as follows:
Tax identification number: 84-1549702
Name: The Place
Address: 423 Cucharras St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
For more information, please reach out to our Director of Development, Andy Petersen, at Andy.Petersen@theplacecos.org or 719-338-9257.
Making a financial donation to The Place is a respectful way to honor the memory of the loved one or thank someone in your life that has a special affinity for helping at-risk youth, or to commemorate a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or graduation. Tribute gifts can also be made to thank someone for their efforts. When making a memorial or tribute gift to someone via The Place, please let us know and we will be happy to send along a card in support of your gift.
There are numerous ways you can support The Place through workplace giving programs. Many companies match their employees’ gifts dollar for dollar. Check with your human resources director to see if your company will match your donation to The Place.
Filing your Colorado State Income Taxes? Don’t forget about The PLACE!
On your tax form or software, just look for the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit line. In the boxes where it asks for the name of the nonprofit and Registration #20023003654, you can support The PLACE by entering these two pieces of information:
This will ensure that your selected organizations receive the donations you have designated. Look for The PLACE Registration #20023003654 on the voluntary contribution schedule.
Thank you for your interest in fundraising to support youth who are experiencing homeless in Colorado Springs. Have you considered planning a house party or fun run to raise money for The Place? If so, we would love to talk with you about our current needs and how you can join us in our mission to help youth on their respective paths to self-sufficiency.
We ask anyone fundraising on behalf of The Place to contact our Director of Development to discuss your plans. If your event is approved, and depending on our staff’s availability, we may be able to support you in promoting the event and supply you with the necessary marketing materials.
Thank you in advance for your efforts. Together, we can help youth experiencing homelessness obtain the necessary skills and resources to live a safe life off of the streets.
You might have some youth appropriate clothes, sleeping bags, blankets, or other items you would like to donate. Please go to our In-Kind Donations page to see what we can accept.
Volunteer
Volunteers are indispensable to life at The Place as we work together to fulfill our mission. We offer several opportunities to fit your schedule.
Youth services
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