Ways of Giving

The Central California Blood Center (CCBC) is a vital part of the five counties it serves in the Central Valley.  It provides blood and blood products to the 31 hospitals in the region.  Since many individuals do realize the critical role CCBC plays in the lives of Central Californians but are unable to donate blood, making a financial contribution is a wonderful way of showing support. The Blood Center is a California corporation qualified as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501c(3).  Gifts made to the organization may be tax deductible.  Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your gift.

GRATEFUL FRIENDS WALL

A donation of $5,000.00 results in the purchase of a plaque on the Grateful Friends Wall which is located prominently in the lobby of the new corporate headquarters and Jenny Eller Donor Center.  There are four message lines on each plaque, so multiple folks and/or companies (up to four approximately) could contribute and show how much they care, as well.  

To date, contributions to the Grateful Friends Wall have already secured over 1/3 of the plaques available.  When all are secured, one million dollars will have been raised and very well may be the last of the funding needed to pay for the entire corporate site and Jenny Eller Donor Center and much needed equipment.  So far, those contributing have been a variety of companies, individuals, families, service clubs and organizations.  We hope you can and will help, as well.

Please print out the "Grateful Friends Wall" donation form (click here for the .pdf version) and fax to Dean Eller at (559) 225-1602 or mail to:

Dean Eller
c/o Central California Blood Center
4343 W. Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722

GENERAL GIFTS

There are other ways to give to the Central California Blood Center.  They include:

     *By check
      Please make check payable to the Central California Blood Center and mail to:
      
      Central California Blood Center
      Director of Community Relations & Development
      4343 W. Herndon Avenue
      Fresno, CA 93722

     *By phone
      Credit card gifts may be made by telephone by simply calling (559) 389-5405.  Please
      provide the amount of your gift, your credit card number, credit card expiration date, the
      name on the card, and your complete address.

     *By stock
      Gifts of appreciated securities may offer substantial tax advantages, including no capital
      gains tax and an income tax charitable deduction for the market value of the stock.

PLANNED GIFTS

     *Wills
       By remembering the Central California Blood Center with a bequest in your will, you can
       have an impact on your community that goes beyond your lifetime.  Your gift will qualify

        for an estate tax deduction.  By making a bequest to CCBC, you become a member of

       "The Heritage Society."

     *Charitable Annuities and Trusts
      These planned gifts can provide a wide range of benefits to you, your loved ones and the
      Central California Blood Center.  Charitable annuities and charitable remainder trusts
      provide income for life for the donor and/or another beneficiary.  They also provide

      income and estate tax deductions.

     *Property
      You can give property such as real estate, life insurance, works of art, rare coins, etc. 
      These gifts provide tax advantages, as well as, the satisfaction of knowing your gift will
      make a difference.

TRIBUTE OR MEMORIAL GIFTS

Tribute gifts are those in memory of a family member or friend, in honor of an individual, or in recognition of a special occasion.  They are a way of saying what words alone cannot say.  Tribute gifts help finance the work of the Central California Blood Center and provide an ideal opportunity to permanently link a person's name with the traditions and spirit of CCBC.

ENDOWMENTS

Endowments to establish a memorial fund or other type of permanent fund may be set up by contributors.  Once in place, endowments provide permanent support.