Support VIP
14_2Donations to the Violence Intervention Program support programs and services that enhance medical and mental health interventions for all clients. Support from individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations allows VIP to go above and beyond and be a unique and empowering safe haven for children and adults.

Give a Financial Gift: Your donation will help VIP support and serve all victims of violence. You can mail a check to VIP or you can use our secure online server to make a credit card donation.

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The VIP Development Department can also discuss other giving options including stocks transfers and estate planning. Please call, 323-221-4134 to discuss your ideas for investing in the future of VIP.

 

Obtain a Matching Gift from Your Employer: You believe in caring for those in need. And you probably work with a company that believes in making a good investment in a worthy cause. Maybe they have a Matching Gifts program that will double your personal gift. Ask your company to follow your lead and support VIP. Our Development office, 323-221-4134 would be happy to answer any questions they might have.

Organize An Event: Throw a party and donate the proceeds to VIP.  Incorporate charitable giving into birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weddings and other festivities.

Honor Someone You Love: Make a donation in someone’s name or celebrate a special occasion by contributing to VIP.  A letter will be sent to the individual(s) notifying them that a contribution was made in their honor.

Donate Appreciated Stock:
If your stocks have increased in value and you have held them for at least---- one year, you’ll be better of donating them to VIP instead of cashing them out. That way you can avoid the capital gains taxes on the profit.


Shop with VIP's Partner Agencies

  • Register your Ralph’s Rewards Club card to have a percentage of your total spending donated to VIP. Visit the Rewards Club link on the Ralph's website. Sign-in to your account or register as a New Customer. Register your Club card then go to Community Contributions and search for VIP Community Mental Health Center - #82170.
  • Sign up with GoodSearch.com and GoodShop.com and select Violence Intervention Program in Los Angeles as your chosen charity. For every internet search or purchase you make, a donation will be made to VIP.

 

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  • New Stuffed Animals for children undergoing forensic exams.
  • New cotton underwear, socks, sports bras and sweatsuits - all sizes children through adults.
  • Writing journals, playing cards, board games, crayons, markers, and coloring books.
  • New Books for children and teens for VIP's Reach Out and Read Program.
  • Gift cards for help in crisis and/or therapeutic situations. Gas cards, grocery cards, discount department store cards with a $25 maximum.

 

The VIP Community Mental Health Center is an independent, exempt nonprofit agency. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. VIP's federal tax id number is 30-0017808. All donations both financial and in-kind will be acknowledged in writing and recognized in our newsletter unless donors wish to remain anonymous.