Investing time and resources in
education, youth and the community
Kids Voting's Champions support education, youth and the
civic life of the community. Thanks to the support of partners, schools,
business leaders, teachers, parents, governments, youth programs and public
officials, Kids Voting impacts everyone in the Charlotte area!
Why give?
Kids Voting has been increasing civic literacy and learning
opportunities for nearly 20 years. With your help, we engage K-12 students in
everyday democracy to help them do better in school and develop knowledge,
habits and skills needed for effective citizenship, leadership and success in
the 21st century.
You should involve yourself or your organization in Kids
Voting if you…
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Are committed to the civic life of the community and its
engaged citizens
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Are committed to quality K-12 education in school and outside
of school
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Want to help close achievement and opportunity gaps for
at-risk students
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Want to build the community's social capital
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Want to be involved in politics without it being "political"
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Want to join other civic leaders
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Want to show public officials that you care about an informed
citizenry
Ways to Give
Volunteer
Over 2,500 local volunteers contribute approximately 18,000 hours annually
Contribute financial or
in-kind resources to Kids Voting
Through an efficient and
effective annual investment of about $1 per student, K-12 students benefit from
Kids Voting's comprehensive civic education programming and learning
opportunities. We are grateful for and need your contributions. Please
contact Executive Director Amy Farrell (704-343-6999 or
info@kidsvoting.org) with questions or to learn more about resources needed
by Kids Voting.
By mail
Kids Voting Mecklenburg
700 East Stonewall Street, Suite 710
Charlotte, NC 28202
Online
Donate online here or click on the
Network for Good button below
Employee Giving Campaign
Please consider designating your employee giving campaign pledges to
Kids Voting. Contact Amy Farrell
info@kidsvoting.org or call 704-343-6999 for further information.
Matching Gifts
Maximize your support! Many employers match charitable gifts. Check with your HR
or corporate affairs department for details. Kids Voting is a nonprofit
education organization and school partner, and can work with you to assess where
we fit in your employer's matching gift guidelines.
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Link your VIC card to Kids Voting - #6142. If you are already supporting
your school, consider designating a percentage to Kids Voting.
Champion for Democracy
Involve your business or organization with a financial or in-kind
contribution or sponsorship.
Corporate
Recognition Opportunities $5,000 and up
Sponsorships $100-$4,999
Pledge Form
Donor information
Contributions to Kids Voting are tax-deductible as allowable by law.
Contact Kids Voting for a copy of our IRS 501c3 nonprofit information. You can
also view information about Kids Voting, including IRS 990 information on
Guidestar.
Contact
For questions or more information on any of our opportunities for
giving, contact Amy Farrell at
amy@kidsvoting.org or 704-343-6999.