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Different Ways to Donate
“Special Olympics athletes
want to win, but more importantly they want to show
people that they can achieve anything they set their
minds to… You help some really great kids and adults
achieve their dreams in life.” – Donor
Bruce Webster
Individual Giving
With contributions of any amount, individuals make a
difference to Special Olympics athletes one gift at
a time. More...
Vehicle Donations
 The
Most Important Miles Are Yet To Come! Vehicle owners
can now turn their unwanted but usable vehicles into
valuable profits for Special Olympics Colorado! Vehicles
can be donated at any time and the process is easy and
all the proceeds go to benefit over 8,000 athletes throughout
Colorado.
Process: Call 1-866-628-2277 (or 303-308-2400 local)
to speak to a representative***. The vehicle is usually
picked up within 3-5 days at the donor's convenience.
Please provide a clean title and make sure that the
vehicle has no major damage. A receipt for the donation
will be sent as a follow-up in the mail which can be
used for tax purposes. *** Be sure to mention Special
Olympics Colorado as your charity of choice!!
Acceptable Vehicles: The vehicle donation program accepts
automobiles, trucks, vans, recreational vehicles, motorcycles,
dirt bikes, tractors, riding mowers, golf carts, boats
and trailers. Vehicles do NOT have to be running but
they must be complete vehicles without major damage.
Memorials and Honorariums
Gifts in honor of or in memory of friends and family
are a dignified way to mark an occasion or remember
a person’s special talents. More...
Planned Giving
Some of the best strategies for reaping the benefits
of highly appreciated securities are accessible through
charitable planning. Although most people think of giving
cash when they think of making a gift to Special Olympics,
many donors discover they generate even better benefits
if they give long-term appreciated stock. More...
Tax Checkoff Program
It’s easy for Colorado residents to contribute
to Special Olympics Colorado at tax time! A line on
Colorado’s state income tax form allows Coloradans
to make a voluntary contribution to Special Olympics
Colorado out of their refund or payment. More...
 Community Health Charities
SOCO is part of Community Health Charities of Colorado (CHC) – a workplace giving program that supports non-profit health agencies. CHC is a collaborative effort of 43 Colorado based health charities. CHC offers their member charities and campaign partners the power of efficient fundraising through payroll contribution. Workplace giving lets you spread out your donation over an entire year, allowing you to be more generous without ever writing a check. Ask your company about giving to SOCO through CHC.
 Make a Difference
If you would like make a difference and help Special Olympics Colorado, tell your friends and family about Make the Difference Network. Thanks to the sponsorship generosity of First Western Trust, SOCO is featured on the Make the Difference Network web site. Make The Difference Network (MTDN) is a cause-oriented social network that connects nonprofit organizations with potential donors and increases awareness for small-to-medium nonprofit organizations. The mission of MTDN is to democratize giving by increasing the visibility of thousands of nonprofit organizations and empowering potential donors to search, select and fund these organizations’ specific “wishes” and then to see the results of their giving.
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