Thank you for your interest in helping The Don Bosco Centers! There are many ways you can support the work of Don Bosco through your time, talents and treasure.
Volunteer
Immediate Need - Family Support needs a volunteer do perform data entry and phone interviews. Please contact Carla Brewer via email at cbrewer@donbosco.org or call (816) 691-2959 if you can help!
To find out all current volunteer opportunities available at Don Bosco, please contact Charity Guerra at cguerra@donbosco.org or call 816-691-2908. Click here to see some examples of the volunteer positions available at Don Bosco.
Make a Donation
You can make a financial gift to The Don Bosco Centers online, or via check or cash. Donate online safely and securely through the Greater Kansas Community Foundation's DonorEdge program. You may also mail or deliver your contribution to:
The Don Bosco Centers
Attn: Development Director
531 Garfield Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
Be assured that your contribution to The Don Bosco Centers will be put to good use. Don Bosco believes in the importance of transparency. View our latest audit here or contact our offices for a copy of our latest IRS Form 990.
In addition, The Don Bosco Centers have a limited number of NAP and YOP credits available for companies and individuals who wish to make a donation and have tax liability in the State of Missouri. Through this program by the Missouri Department of Economic Development, you could receive tax credits for up to 50% of your donation. For more information, please contact us.
Contribute to the United Way
The Don Bosco Centers is part of the United Way of Greater Kansas City's family of member agencies. Your contribution to the United Way campaign helps to support Don Bosco. While a contribution to the United Way's Community Care Fund is your most effective way of contributing to the many agencies that serve the Kansas City area, you may also designate your gift to The Don Bosco Centers. Simply request a donor designation form from your employer.
Creative Giving
Would you like to help Don Bosco at no cost to you? Your online surfing and shopping activities can result in donations to Don Bosco from hundreds of online retailers like Barnes and Noble, iTunes, Land's End and more. Simply visit www.isearchigive.com/donbosco to sign up. Once you sign up and choose Don Bosco as the charity you search and shop for, you can earn valuable donations for Don Bosco just by searching the web or shopping online. In addition, install the iSearchiGive Toolbar to make sure that every possible donation you can raise for Don Bosco is being taken advantage of. For more information on how this works, click here.
Corporate Giving
Does your company match an employee's gift? Do you own a company that would like to partner with and/or support Don Bosco? Check out our business involvement page to learn more about how your company can get involved.
Support Don Bosco's Cause on Facebook
Help support Don Bosco via Facebook by joining our cause.
In-Kind Donations
The Don Bosco Centers are always in need of and appreciate donations of the following items. Donations can be dropped off at the Family Support Center (520 Garfield Avenue, Kansas City, MO) Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or you can request that your larger donation be picked up by calling 816-691-2952.
Youth Development Center
English as a Second Language Center
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School Supplies
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Bus Passes
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Reading Glasses
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Bilingual Dictionaries
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Writing Tablets
Senior Center
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Family Support Center
- Perishable and Non-Perishable Food
- Toiletries
- Diapers, Hygiene Products
- Used Grocery Bags
- Clothing and Coats
- Blankets and Linens
- Beds
- Household Furniture
- Houseware Items (dishes, knicknacks)
- Books
Charter High School
- Khaki or Black Pants
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- White or Burgundy Collared Shirts
- School Supplies
- Library Books
- Working and Up-to-Date Computer Equipment and Printers
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