GIVE
It is our joy to offer you the opportunity to join a community of givers at Wings of Refuge. Your one-time or recurring gift provides hope and possibility to survivors of sex trafficking.
Highlighted below are giving opportunities with suggested gift amounts.
SO EXPLOITATION ENDS FOR ONE MORE GIRL
can provide 24/7 care, basic needs, access to social services, and restorative programming to a survivor at the safe home.
can provide housing and support as a survivor pursues independence at the Transitional Living Center.
can provide trauma-informed work opportunities to a survivor as she makes hand-crafted products through the ONE MORE Social Enterprise.
can increase awareness about the issue of sex trafficking to our communities by mobilizing a team to share the mission and empower others to end exploitation.
Wings of Refuge makes it possible for you to end sex trafficking by supporting survivors so they can live in freedom every day.
YOUR GIFT PROVIDES SAFETY AND RESTORATION TO SURVIVORS IN OUR HOME
12 WAYS TO GIVE
Give Online
or by Mail
Give online at your convenience via credit/debit card or directly through your bank account. Online giving can be set up as a recurring or one-time gift. Make checks payable to Wings of Refuge and mail to:
Wings of Refuge,
PO Box 2455,
Ames, IA 50010
Mail or Give Online
Give via mail, credit/debit card, or directly through your bank account. Online giving can be set up as a recurring or one-time gift.
Giving Assistant
Giving Assistant shoppers earn 3-30% cash back on purchases at 3,000+ popular online retailers. They donate a percentage of those earnings to organizations such as Wings of Refuge. Join Giving Assistant now to start donating a percentage of every purchase.
Company Match
Corporate giving programs where the company matches employee donations to eligible nonprofit organizations is an easy way to double your contribution to us! To find out if your company has a matching gift program, ask your human resources department.
Do What You Love
Put together a Do What You Love to Fight What You Hate fundraiser to create awareness and raise money to help fight human trafficking. Examples include organizing a softball tournament or selling handmade items to raise money to donate.
Thrivent Choice
Eligible Thrivent Financial members have Choice Dollars® available that they can direct to Wings of Refuge through the Thrivent Choice® program. For more info talk to your Thrivent Advisor.
Stocks or Mutual Funds
Give stocks and mutual funds through taxable and retirement accounts. We welcome gifts of stock or other marketable securities.
Stock transfer instruction for non-electronic transfers:
Name: Wings of Refuge
Tax Id #: 46-3640742
Address: PO Box 2455, Ames, IA 50010
Birthday Fundraiser
Dedicate your birthday by creating a Facebook or social networking-based fundraising drive to raise money for Wings of Refuge through Facebook and Network for Good. Set a goal, add a photo, let people know why they should donate, share with friends, and post updates.
Grain Donation
If you are a cash basis farmer, significant tax savings can be achieved by donating unsold crop inventory. Contact your elevator, set up an account in the name of Wings of Refuge, and deliver the grain into our account. Notify us that grain has been delivered to our account.
Overflow Partner
Estate planning gifts will leave a lasting legacy. Create a bequest of any dollar amount, donate specific property, or designate a percentage of your estate in your will or trust plan. Make a gift from your IRA or 401(k) plan, by filling out a beneficiary designation form provided by your plan administrator.
Amazon List
Support Wings by visiting our “Wings of Refuge Needs List” on Amazon. This list is updated as new needs arise. Purchased items are sent directly to our PO Box and go directly to the restoration home and offices.
Estate Planning
Estate planning gifts leave a legacy. Create a bequest of any dollar amount, donate specific property, or designate a percentage of your estate in your will or trust plan. Make a gift from your IRA or 401(k) plan, by filling out a beneficiary designation form provided by your plan administrator.
Gifts In Kind
Estate planning gifts will leave a lasting legacy. Create a bequest of any dollar amount, donate specific property, or designate a percentage of your estate in your will or trust plan. Make a gift from your IRA or 401(k) plan, by filling out a beneficiary designation form provided by your plan administrator.