Donors

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When You Donate, You Make It All Possible

We need your help! DSACO depends on donations and fundraisers to do everything we do.

It is only through the generosity of many individuals, corporations, and grants that DSACO is able to provide a full spectrum of opportunities — quality programs, valuable services, and robust resources — for people with Down syndrome and their families.

Each year, DSACO works to strengthen and expand the services we provide to our families and people who need it most. These include:

  • Support, play, and resource groups that offer valuable opportunities for our members to connect, learn and share
  • First Connect, a one-on-one parent mentoring program for new families
  • DS Medical Edge, a medical outreach program that ensures families who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis get accurate, up-to-date information from their doctors
  • DSACO’s Annual Adult Conference, the only one of its kind in Ohio, where adults with Down syndrome can develop tools for advocacy and independence from their communities 
  • Training sessions featuring nationally renowned speakers that explore topics ranging from educational advocacy to new research about the connection between Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome
  • Scholarships for individuals and families

Ways to Give

Tributes

A tribute gift is a wonderful way to celebrate a loved one’s birthday, graduation, or other milestone and honor their dedication to fulfilling DSACO’s mission by funding programs and services.

Memorials

A memorial gift at the passing of a loved one celebrates their passion for DSACO’s mission and the extraordinary people we serve.

Investment Donations

You may find, in consultation with your tax advisor, that a contribution to DSACO of stocks, bonds, or other investments may result in significant tax benefits. If you are considering such a donation, please email or call us at (614) 263-6020.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us on our mission to support families, promote community involvement, and encourage a lifetime of opportunities for people with Down syndrome. A sponsorship with DSACO helps support our vision to see people with Down syndrome achieve their fullest potential in an accepting and inclusive community.

Adopt-A-Family

During the holiday season, you can make a commitment to provide a financially struggling family with enough gifts to give them a meaningful holiday. These families are living on the edge financially and struggle every month to just cover the costs of the basics like food, shelter and clothing. The wish list that families provide is meant to be a guide in helping you give items that are truly needed or desired The suggested gift range is $35-$50 per person. Gifts must be clearly labeled and wrapped. If you are purchasing clothing items, please include a gift receipt for size exchanges.

Kroger Rewards

When you sign up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program, each time you shop at Kroger, simply use your Kroger plus card and you are making a donation to DSACO.

Amazon Smile

To support DSACO, always shop at smile.amazon.com. There are two easy ways to do this:

Create a bookmark: Drag this box to your bookmarks or favorites bar to create a shortcut to smile.amazon.com. Bookmark AmazonSmile now by pressing Control-B on your keyboard.

Install the Amazon Assistant: Get easy access to Product Comparisons, Deal of the Day, and time-saving shortcuts, which all link to smile.amazon.com.

In-Kind Donations

Support the full spectrum of opportunities DSACO offers in a way that works best for you or your organization. To request more information, please email info@dsaco.net. 

Support a Lifetime of Opportunities