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Donations

There are many ways you can donate.

Your support of CHRIS Kids is greatly appreciated. There are several ways you can give, including:

The CHRIStal Visionaries

Join an extraordinary group of community leaders who contribute generous annual gifts of $1,000 or more annually to provide the VISION of hope, healing, and help for CHRIS kids.

Online Donations

Secure online gifts may be made with an American Express, VISA, MasterCard or Discover card by pressing the Donate Now button on any page of this website. This link will take you to a secure site where your online donation will be accepted.

Matching Gifts

Does your employer match donated gifts? Many employers support their employees' chosen cause. Check with your employer, your gift may be doubled. For a list of companies with matching gifts programs, click here.

CHRIS Kids Wish List

There are many ways you can reach out to our children and youth throughout the year. Here are some of the needs you can meet:

  • Donate a "scientific calculator" - a real necessity for our kids taking higher math classes.
  • Donate grocery store cards - while you are buying your groceries, put in a gift card for one of our community families.
  • Socks and Underwear - the kids just keep growing, and we always need boxer shorts and athletic socks.
  • Donate a gift card to a discount store or clothing store - help a hard-to-fit child find just the right outfit.
  • CHRIS Kids Cultural Enrichment Fund - provide the opportunity to visit a museum or see a performance
  • Provide a MARTA card - help a kid get to and from his first job
  • CHRIS Kids Cookie Bakers - show you care through some home-baked treats.
  • CHRIS Kids Boosters monthly donations - sign up to make an automatic secure donation with your credit card and save the life of a child!

Click here to download a donation form.

In Honor

If you are undecided when considering a birthday, holiday or special occasion gift, you may make a donation In Honor of someone. When you give a gift specified In Honor, we will send a special card recognizing the donation, the donor, the occasion and that special someone.

In Memory

A death of a loved one is difficult. A wonderful way to pay tribute to one's life is through a gift that will better the life of a child. Your gift will be recognized with a touching memorial card sent to the family members informing them that their loved one's life has been celebrated through a memorial gift designed to aid in the betterment of a child's future.

Wills/Life Insurance

A wonderful way to leave your living legacy is to provide for the children of CHRIS Kids in your will or through a life insurance policy. What better way to ensure that many deserving children's needs are being met, than through these means?

Naming Opportunities

Naming opportunities are available. Your needs and preferences are important to us; therefore, we would like to meet with you regarding your interests.

Corporate Sponsorship

A corporate sponsorship is one with many benefits. At the $10,000 and above level, your corporate name and logo will be displayed on a number of our materials including the quarterly newsletter, annual report and web-site corporate sponsor page.

Gifts of Goods or Services

In-kind contributions of are valuable to the children and staff at the residential homes. Click here to download the donation form.

Donations by Cash or Check via U.S. Mail

Mail donations to:

CHRIS Kids, Inc.
3109 Clairmont Rd, NE, Suite B
Atlanta, GA 30329

A Little Goes a Long Way with CHRIS Kids

CHRIS Kids relies on the generosity of corporations, foundations, and individuals to provide the “essential extras” for our children, youth and families. These include cultural enrichment activities for the group Home residents, extra clothing for the ILP youth and GED funds for the Rainbow residents. Here are some ways of helping members of the CHRIS Family.

  • $550 provides two-hour parenting skills sessions, refreshments, and travel expenses for 10 parents.
  • $465 provides summer enrichment and camp activities for one child.
  • $200 provides a month of intensive remedial educational sessions at a learning center.
  • $200 provides a special weekend outing for six children accompanied by two staff persons.
  • $150 provides clothing and shoes for special occasions (homecoming, award ceremonies, job interviews, etc.).
  • $100 provides life skills training for one youth for one month.
  • $52 provides a monthly MARTA card for older youth who are seeking employment.
  • $40 provides art, karate, or a dance lesson.

Please contact Robert Pfaff, Director of Development, to discuss your interest in any of these giving opportunities.

Robert Pfaff at 404.564.3438, or robert.pfaff@chriskids.org

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