Donate to Exceptional Care for Children

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, we’ve been able to provide care for over 132 medically fragile children from infancy to adulthood. Our collaborative efforts have helped them achieve their potential and lead more fulfilling lives.

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Your gift can also be made in tribute or remembrance of a special individual. We will be happy to send a tribute card notifying them of your generosity in their honor.

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DONATE BY MAIL OR PHONE

You can make a gift by calling us at 302-894-1001, Monday – Friday between 8AM – 4PM and speaking to one of our donation specialists. You can also send your donation by mail to:

Exceptional Care for Children
11 Independence Way
Newark, DE 19713

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MONTHLY GIVING

Your monthly donation helps form a predictable source of income we can count on to fund our programs, ranging from Nutrition to Skilled Therapy. It’s the easiest way to give and ensure that Exceptional Care for Children receives your ongoing support. Your recurring monthly donation means, together, we can help improve the lives of medically fragile children and their families.

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STOCKS AND SECURITIES

You can help Exceptional Care for Children fund its mission while avoiding taxes by donating stock directly in minutes.

Avoid Capital Gains Tax of 15%-32.8% (federal and state) and NII Tax of 3.8%.
Deduct your fair market value of the stock (regardless of your cost basis)
Let ECC keep the proceeds that would have gone to the IRS.
It’s now Fast, Safe and Free.

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EMPLOYER GIFT MATCH

Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Ask your employer if they will match your gift or click the button below.

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Major Gifts — Estate Giving

Planned Giving

Learn how a donation may fit into your financial, tax, or estate goals. There are many gift opportunities that cost you absolutely nothing today, but can help us continue to carry on our mission.

ADOPT A BED

Our Adopt A Bed program offers a yearlong sponsorship of one of our resident’s beds, living in the Loew Building. Your tax-deductible contribution will help defray the costs of regular upkeep and maintenance of our living spaces.

Financial Planning — Charitable Investments

Donor Advised Funds

Learn how a donation may fit into your financial, tax, or estate goals. There are many gift opportunities that cost you absolutely nothing today, but can help us continue to carry on our mission.

IRA Charitable Rollover

The IRA charitable rollover allows taxpayers age 70½ or older to make tax-free charitable gifts of up to $100,000 per year directly from their Individual Retirement Accounts to Exceptional Care. The funds should be directly transferred to Exceptional Care and not withdrawn first. Please contact Kyle Conner for more information.

Donate Your Stuff

Donate Your Car

Donate your used car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, RV, or boat through our easy-to-use vehicle donation program. Your vehicle donation can make a real impact for our residents. It’s a better option that low-trade in offer and we pick-up your vehicle for free.

Donate your goods

Exceptional Care for Children accepts donations of new clothing, shoes, household items, and toys. Your donations are tax-deductible, and all proceeds support our mission. Contact Autumn Majewski to arrange drop-off.

Shop to Save Lives

Sheldon's Wish List

Let us take the guesswork out of shopping and support the children of ECC by donating items from our directory on our Amazon Wish Lists.

Official Merchandise

Order one-of-a-kind gifts and products designed with one thing in mind – to help Exceptional Care.

RX at RITE AID

Support ECC every time you fill a prescription or shop at Rite Aid using your wellness+ rewards number! The program is free for participants, and ECC will receive funds at the end of each quarter based on the number of prescriptions filled and qualifying purchases made.

ShopRaise

Whether it’s shopping for daily essentials like groceries, buying furniture for your home office, or even booking your next trip, the ShopRaise app lets you shop for your cause. Now you can turn your everyday shopping into support for your favorite cause all at no additional cost to you.