Why Donate?
The need has never been greater.
In our very own town of Natick, people are struggling and make difficult daily choices between paying for food, heat, rent or health care. As inflation continues to rise, we’re all feeling the pain. But for some of our neighbors, an unexpected car repair, a rent increase, or a few sick days can make it impossible for them to make ends meet.
HOW TO GIVE - It’s easy!
On line: Simply hit the “donate” button
to make a safe & secure online donation.
By mail: Send a check to Natick Service Council
2 Webster Street | Natick, MA 01760
WHAT TO GIVE
An Individual or Corporate Donation - NSC does not receive town, state, or federal funding. We rely on the generosity of our great community!
Matching Gifts - many employers will match your gift or volunteer efforts. Be sure to check with your Human Resource Department to see if you can double the impact of your donation!
Gifts of Stock and Non-Cash Assets - If you would like to gift us stock shares or non-cash assets, please reach out to Dan Shea, dshea@natickservicecouncil.org or Tina Noonan, tnoonan@natickservicecouncil.org for more information. You can also call us at (508) 655-1791.
Become a GEM! A Giving Every Month Donor - when you donate to NSC monthly, you'll be part of the GEM Society committed to changing lives on a monthly basis. Click Here to see our GEM Society Donors
Memorial & Honorary Gifts - for those who you would like to remember and honor.
Planned Giving, Securities, and Annuities - Make Natick Service Council part of your estate or planned giving programs.
Supporters that give $1,000 or more are listed on the Generous Donors page.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LEGACY: Through Planned Giving
Did you know?
Even a gift in your will of 1% of your estate can make a difference.
The Legacy Society is a visionary circle of donors who have designated bequests or other forms of planned gifts to Natick Service Council to ensure that future generations of Natick neighbors in need will have the essential support they require to live a life of independence and dignity.
Legacy Society members make it possible for Natick Service Council to provide the fullest range of help to people who are experiencing hardship or economic uncertainty. Your generosity improves lives for generations throughout the Natick community. You can make a lasting impact on Natick neighbors in need by including the Natick Service Council in your estate or long-term financial plans.
Many types of gifts can help our clients realize their dreams of self-sufficiency. For example:
- Provision in your will or living trust
- Retirement account or life insurance policy beneficiary designation
- Charitable gift annuity or remainder trust that provides income for life
- IRA rollover
- Donor Advised Fund
These and other planned giving options may also offer financial and tax benefits for you and your family. You can direct your gift to an area that’s meaningful to you or make an unrestricted gift that will allow the Natick Service Council to apply it where it will have the greatest impact at the time it arrives.
For more information, talk to your financial advisor, and/or call Dan Shea or Tina Noonan at (508) 655-1791.
Youth Enrichment Scholarship Program
The late Mike Rourke served the Town of Natick for over 30 years, first as Superintendent of Recreation and Parks and then as Deputy Town Administrator. As a longtime resident of Natick, Mike also participated in many local civic and charitable activities dedicated to improving the lives of others.
In celebration of Mike’s passion to give back – especially to those less fortunate, NSC is proud to partner with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Natick in creating the Mike Rourke Scholarship Program. The objective of the program is to enable all Natick residents between the ages of 5 and 18 to participate in activities offered by the Natick Recreation and Parks Department or other Natick-based recreational providers. The ultimate goal is to foster self-confidence, inspire teamwork and foster community connections for the youth that participate.
Application Process:
Any school representative, representative of the Recreation and Parks Department or other Natick-based program providers can fill out the Mike Rourke Scholarship Program application on behalf of a program candidate and submit the application to the Natick Service Council for review.
How can you help?
Make a donation to the Mike Rourke Scholarship program by clicking here.
HOW CAN I HELP?
Have a Party: Invite your friends for a fun evening while helping your community, too! Ask your friends to bring a canned food or cash donation.
Host a Food Drive: If you host a Food Drive where you work, at your kids’ school, or somewhere else, we can help you get the word out. Teach your kids how easy it is to give back.
Host a Virtual Food Drive:
Be Creative: Ask for donations to NSC in lieu holiday and birthday gifts - or honor your family and friends with gifts to NSC in their name.
For information, please contact Tina Noonan, our Director of Development and Outreach, at 508-655-1791 ext. 120.
Give A Little. HELP A LOT!
$50.00
Provides 35 servings of meat to our families.
$100.00
Fills 260 bowls with cereal.
$250.00
Provides 840 servings of fruits and vegetables for meals.
$500.00
Fills 1,209 bowls with Mac & Cheese.
$1,000.00
Provides 40 families with a Mobile Market Bundle of fresh produce, milk, butter, eggs and lean meat each month.
$5,000.00
Is a Major Gift that will help our Natick Neighbors in need in countless ways.