Ways to Give
People with disabilities deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential, and with your help, it’s possible.
We’re committed to creating awareness, expanding acceptance, and providing assistance for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities, but we need your support to do it. Join us in our mission and make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities across the state.
How to get involved with DSAW
Giving campaigns
Looking to make a donation to help sustain our life-changing programs and services? Donate online or participate in your employee giving campaign. DSAW participates in United Way, the Combined Federal Campaign, Community Health Charities, and your personal employee giving campaign. Don’t see DSAW on the list? Write us in! Use “Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin, Inc” and EIN 39-1681338.
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Participate in Sustain 21
Sustain 21 is our monthly giving program where supporters can dramatically impact the lives of our friends with Down syndrome and their families by making a monthly gift. This regular financial support shifts focus away from endlessly raising funds to building stronger relationships with our supported families and enhancing current programming. Sustain 21 allows the true heroes of the programs to get the full attention they deserve.
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Fundraise for an awareness walk
For many of our partners around the state, an annual local awareness walk for Down syndrome is one of the most important fundraising mechanisms that supports programs and services. By launching a team and/or fundraising, you can help make a difference.
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In-kind donations
Around the state, we’re always accepting in-kind gifts to help with our programs, services, and events. If you have item(s) to donate, please contact us to see if we can use them at one of our locations.
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Planned and other gifts
There are many different ways that you can help the mission and vision of DSAW—from making gifts of stock or real estate to creating a planned gift (e.g., bequests, life insurance policies, retirement account designations, charitable trusts or annuities). Contact us today to find out more about how you can support us.
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Qualified charitable contributions
Did you know you can make a qualified charitable contribution to DSAW through your IRA distribution if you are 70 1/2 or older? You can! Find out more at the federal government’s IRS FAQs by clicking below.
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Volunteering
DSAW chapters and regional committees across the state are always looking for volunteers to run programs, services, and plan events.
Explore volunteer opportunities by clicking below.
Support near you
No matter where you live, there’s support available
Across Wisconsin, there are many chapters and parent support groups that are ready to connect with you.
