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New Avenues

For over 70 years, New Avenues to Independence has been a leader in providing high-quality programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Northeast Ohio. With your support, we can empower more individuals on their journey to independence through our residential, community-based, employment, and inclusion services, as well as our summer camp! We appreciate your support. Thank you!

An individual with his DSP

Your gift plays a vital role in the lives of the individuals we serve. Every dollar raised, every item donated, and every minute volunteered supports our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently as active members of their communities. You can support New Avenues to Independence in numerous ways that fit your style of support.

 

As a donor, you will have an option to decide if your funds are used for a specific program or service.

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  • Restricted Funds - Designated by the donor for a specific program or service.

  • Unrestricted Funds - Donations are flexible and can be used where we need them most.

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We also offer multiple ways to donate.

Methods for Donating

Check

Donations by check can be made out to "New Avenues to Independence" and can be mailed to the following address:

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New Avenues to Independence, Inc.

ATTN: Resource Development

3615 Superior Avenue E.
Suite 4404A 
Cleveland, OH 44114

Planned Gifts 

Planned giving is a meaningful way to support our mission beyond your lifetime. You can work with your attorney to include New Avenues to Independence in your will, trust, retirement account, or other estate plans. Planned giving ensures you make an impact for generations to come, and can offer potential tax benefits while allowing you to retain control of your assets.

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Benefits of Planned Giving for Donors

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  1. Creates a legacy for themselves and their families.

  2. Tax benefits for donors and their families.

  3. Decisions about how gifts are spent.

 

​If you’ve already included us in your plans or would like more information, we would love to hear from you by emailing hello@newavenues.net.

New Avenues at the Cleveland Foundation

The New Avenues to Independence Fund at the Cleveland Foundation expands New Avenues' funding mix and helps ensure long-term financial stability by preserving and investing dollars for future benefit.

When you make a gift to the New Avenues to Independence Fund at the Cleveland Foundation, you play a vital role in supporting our services and empowering individuals with disabilities to feel the pride of independence through residential, community-based, employment, and inclusion services, as well as our summer camp for years to come.

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With oversight from the New Avenues board, the Cleveland Foundation invests the fund and ensures that each dollar multiplies over time, generating returns for New Avenues. Your support today enables us to empower others to create their New Avenues to Independence tomorrow.​​

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About the Cleveland Foundation

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  • Assets: The Cleveland Foundation has over $3 billion in assets. 

  • Grants: The Cleveland Foundation authorizes over $120 million in annual grants. 

  • Operating expenses: The Cleveland Foundation has annual operating expenses of over $16.2 million. 

  • Employees: The Cleveland Foundation has over 90 employees. 

  • Impact investing: The Cleveland Foundation is a national leader in impact investing, with $770 million in direct and indirect impact investments. 

  • Mission: The Cleveland Foundation's mission is to advance Northeast Ohio's economy. 

  • Programs: The Cleveland Foundation's programs include Say Yes Cleveland and True2U. 

Employer Matching

​​​Did you know your gift could double your impact? Many employers offer gift-matching programs that match charitable contributions made by their employees. Simply check with your HR Department or use your company’s gift-matching portal to see whether your employer participates. It’s an easy way to double your donation at no additional cost to you!

In Kind

We understand cash contributions are not for everyone. New Avenues for Independence also accepts in-kind donations. In-kind donations are non-cash gifts of goods or services donated to a nonprofit organization. Instead of donating money, you can contribute:

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  • Tangible items: supplies, equipment, food, clothing, etc.

  • Professional services: printing, legal support, marketing, event space, etc.

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These donations allow nonprofits like New Avenues to reduce our overhead costs and create a greater impact on the lives of the individuals who use our services.

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