Ways to Give
Monetary Donations
To make an online donation, click here.
Checks payable to Northern Rivers Family of Services can be mailed to:
Northern Rivers Family of Services
Development Department
PO Box 8899
Albany, NY 12208
Northern Rivers Family of Services Tax ID 46-0759782
Northeast Parent & Child Society Tax ID 14-1646198
Parsons Child and Family Center Tax ID 14-1347440
Address – 60 Academy Road Albany, NY 12208
Bequest- Begin Your Legacy with Us
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.
Gift Intent Form- Report your gift
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Beneficiaries- Non-probate assets
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Donor Advised Funds
Maximize your impact and simplify your charitable giving by contributing through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF). A DAF allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time to support our mission of providing vital services to those in need.
To learn more about how to contribute via a Donor Advised Fund, please contact our Chief Advancement Officer Whitney Philippi at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 518-426-2600 x1762
In-Kind Donations
We are not currently accepting donations of used items such as clothing, toys, or household items.
We are pleased to be members of the Capital Region Furniture Bank. If you have gently used furniture to donate, call (518) 612-2265. Tell them Northern Rivers referred you!
Host a Fundraiser
Whether you set up a Facebook fundraiser in honor of your birthday or coordinate a neighborhood garage sale to benefit Northern Rivers, there are countless ways you can raise much-needed funds for our programs. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.
Donation Bins
Northern Rivers and our affiliates partner with American Clothing on year-round fundraising through blue donation binsplaced throughout the capital region. Items donated in these bins are reused throughout the US and abroad, and Northern Rivers benefits from the proceeds. Acceptable items include men’s, ladies & children’s clothing, handbags, belts, paired shoes & sneakers, household linens, material, stuffed animals, hats and scarves. Click here to find a donation bin near you.
Shop Online
Our Amazon wish lists are updated often to reflect the year-round needs of the children, adults, and families we serve. Multiply your impact by choosing Northern Rivers as your Amazon Smile beneficiary!
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