Giving

At Laraway, we are grateful for the support we receive from many wonderful and generous individuals, businesses and philanthropic organizations.

Ways to Give

Thank you for taking time to explore how you can help children and youth at Laraway. 

Gifts by Check and Credit Card:  Gifts by check or credit card provide flexible support to areas of greatest need, putting your investment to work immediately.  Checks should be made out to Laraway Youth & Family Services.  Credit Card Donations may be made by completing Laraway’s secure online donation form; please click on the DONATE NOW button at the very bottom of this page.

Online Giving:  Your personal information will remain confidential on our secure server.

Gifts of Stocks, Securities, etc.:  Please click on form for account information.
Information Form

Matching Gifts:  You or your spouse/partner’s employer may offer an employee matching gift program supporting your charitable giving and increasing the value of your gift. Please check with your employer to determine if this option exists.

Gifts of Goods and Services:  We are pleased to accept appropriate non-monetary donations. Please contact our Development Office at (802) 635-2805 Ext. 203 in advance to confirm that Laraway is able to accept your donation.

Tribute or Memorial Gifts:  You may make an annual gift in memory or in honor of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion. We will be pleased to send a card notifying the honoree or the family of your tribute gift.

Lifetime Gift Planning:  You may include Laraway in your lifetime charitable giving plans through a bequest, charitable gift annuity, insurance policy, charitable trust or other planned giving vehicle.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA):  You can make a gift that may also reduce your tax liability.  Please inquire with your financial professional.

TRAILBLAZER'S FUND:  SCHOLARSHiPS FOR LARAWAY YOUTH AND RECENT ALUMNI PURSUING CONTINUING EDUCATION
Tim Heath-Swanson and Fr. Rick Swanson hiked the Long Trail to raise funds to create a fund for Lararway Youth and recent Alumni to apply for scholarships.  Funds were raised via the generosity of community members, including family, friends, and staff.  Up to two scholarships for $500 are awarded each fiscal year with preference given to applicants pursuing trade and technical fields.  For more information and/or to request an application, please contact our Development Committee at develpment@laraway.org or (802) 635-2805.

To discuss further a gift opportunity of interest to you, please contact:

Why We Give

It has been said that a nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members.  Laraway Youth & Family Services provides a quality of care to vulnerable children that could meet and surpass any such test.  Vermonters should be proud of the jewel that is Laraway, which despite very limited resources, educates and supports fragile children with exceptional skill and compassion.

-Judyth Pendell, Stowe, Vermont

Donating to Laraway is the most effective way I’ve seen to build a healthy future for youth whose needs cannot be met in public schools---and to support their families as well.  Fifteen years of School Board service has shown me how well our schools meet the needs of most special-needs and at-risk kids.  Laraway takes a step further, helping the most vulnerable children and youth succeed by integrating education with a full spectrum of therapeutic supports and programs.

-Casey Romero, Johnson, Vermont
 

Wish List

Laraway invites the following new or gently used items:

• Gift Cards for Groceries
• Overnight Bags or Backpacks
• Microscope
• Yarn
• Art Supplies
• Movie Passes