Sign up for Recurring Donations!

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“The Albany Damien Center saved my life. Over 15 years ago, I walked in newly diagnosed and thought my life was over. Little did I know there were beautiful people waiting to change my life in the most profound ways.”     
                                              - Damien Center Member 
What is a recurring donation?
A recurring donation is donation that you sign up for on a regular basis to help the Albany Damien Center get reliable funds every month in an effort to be more sustainable. Monthly donations are fast, convenient, and saves us money. 
3 ways to sign up for recurring donations

​1. Monthly Online Donations
  • It’s easy! Regular donations can be made in monthly installments, allowing you to spread out your support over time.​
  • You can charge your credit card in our secure donation processing system here. 
  • ​Once set up, your transactions will happen automatically.  
  • You are in charge! You can easily increase, decrease, or stop your gift at any time.  
  • You will receive a year-end tax receipt for your taxes in January of each year.
​2. State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) or other United Way
  • We love SEFA donors! SEFA donors are loyal passionate, and supportive. They also work with us in their state roles to support numerous program helping our community. You can sign up for SEFA donations at your agency or online at www.sefanys.org. Our SEFA number is #50-00351.
  • Even if you do not work for the state, your company might participate in United Way giving. Check to see if your company participates! Some participating organizations include Albany Medical Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, CDTA, NYSUT, Pioneer Bank, and much more! Ask your organization about United Way donations. 
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3. Payroll donations
  • Many organizations collect donations from their employees' paychecks and will send it directly to us. If your organization allows for payroll donations, make sure to add us today! 
  • If you organization needs information on how to donate to the Albany Damien Center, please contact Bonnie Kerr at 518-449-7119, ext 112, or at BonnieK@albanydamiencenter.org.
Your recurring gift can provide: 
  • $5/month can provide 12 hot nutritious meals for our Smart Meals program
  • $10/month can support behavioral group sessions in our Drop-In Living Room
  • $25/month can provide 1 year's worth of pet food for a Pets Are Wonderful Support member 
  • $50/month can provide 1 month's of outreach and promotional materials for MPower! to expand HIV-testing and care to our community. 
  • $100/month can support 2 holiday celebrations that our members otherwise would not be able to celebrate. 
  • $250/month can support our Housing program dedicated to ensuring homeless people with HIV have a safe and affordable place to live 

Thank you for being a recurring donor!

For questions on recurring donations, contact Executive Assistant Bonnie Kerr at 518-449-7119, ext 112, or at BonnieK@albanydamiencenter.org.