Through proper estate planning, you may be able to make a charitable gift, maintain your standard of living and continue to care for your loved ones. Planned giving can reduce the IRS's share of an estate and redirect it to organizations like SURVIVORS that carry out the charitable work you value.

If you believe SURVIVORS’ work is important, consider leaving a legacy of support for many years to come. For more information on SURVIVORS' planned giving program, please call (619) 278-2400.

Appreciated securities are a cost-effective way to make a donation to SURVIVORS. A gift of stock can provide much-needed support for SURVIVORS and offer you financial benefits as well. The easiest way to contribute stock is to have the shares electronically transferred to SURVIVORS’ brokerage account. For further details, please call (619) 278-2400.

Many employers offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to nonprofit organizations. Some of these programs can double or triple the amount of your donation! To find out if your employer offers a workplace giving program, check with the human resources or corporate giving personnel at your office.

Federal employees can give to SURVIVORS through the Combined Federal Campaign using a convenient payroll deduction plan. SURVIVORS' CFC number is 24619.

To support SURVIVORS' work through your contributions to the CFC, please contact your workplace CFC coordinator to fill out the appropriate paperwork or call (858) 636-4114. If you are interested in learning more about the San Diego Combined Federal Campaign, please click here

New: SURVIVORS has been selected as a participant in the 2011 California State Employees' Charitable Campaign. As a result, state employees will have the option of contributing to SURVIVORS during the upcoming United Way campaign. Please take us into consideration!

Support SURVIVORS by linking your grocery store cards. Go to the Ralphs or Food 4 Less sites, select "enroll" under the "Participant" heading, register, and enter NPO # 84761. From then on, a percentage of what you spend will go toward SURVIVORS!

Contact V-DAC to donate your car, truck, or RV and benefit SURVIVORS. Call (866) 332-1778 or V-DAC online.

It's easy. You don’t have to do anything except fill out some paper work. Once you mail in your form, V-DAC will call you and pickup your vehicle within a week.

It's tax-deductible. You are entitled to an itemized tax deduction for your donated vehicle.

You can donate anything! Cars, trucks, boats – any vehicle can be donated.

Shop online at GoodShop.com and a percentage of each purchase will be donated to Survivors of Torture, International. Stores include Amazon, Apple, Target, Sephora, Staples, Best Buy, and more!

Use GoodSearch when you search the internet. GoodSearch is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its profits to nonprofits its users designate. Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter Survivors of Torture, International as the charity you want to support.

SURVIVORS partners with companies, organizations, and individuals to collect used cell phones and ink cartridges. These items are then recycled through a program called Funding Factory that gives SURVIVORS money for each item.

If you, a community group, or a local business you know about would like to recycle used ink cartridges and cell phones while helping SURVIVORS raise funds for torture survivors in our communities, please contact Special Initiatives Manager Sara Vaz at svaz@notorture.org.

There are numerous ways corporations can help survivors; matching donations, sponsorship for our annual event, donating goods and services, encouraging employees to volunteer. To learn more contact SURVIVORS Public Affairs Director Maren Dougherty at 619-278-2422.

Purchase this beautiful coffee table book Speak Truth to Power, written by Kerry Kennedy Cuomo and photographed by Eddie Adams. Speak Truth to Power documents the powerful testimonies of human rights defenders who are changing the world. Half of all proceeds from this $50.00 purchase directly benefit SURVIVORS’ programs. For more information, contact Finance Manager Alexey Kirillov at (619) 278-2406.

“I cried tears of sadness, joy and hope. Eloquent and illuminating, these people, from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America, have much to say and much to teach us about courage, personal fulfillment, and the human spirit. They are an inspiration.” — Muhammad Ali, talking about Speak Truth to Power

Turn used items into funding for our mission. Sell items on eBay and donate 10% to 100% of the final sale price with eBay Giving Works to support our work. Just go to our Giving Works page and start selling!

You can also give your used cell phones, ipods, and other small electronics directly to SURVIVORS to recycle or resell through our online thrift shop. E-mail Special Initiatives Manager Sara Vaz for details.

This holiday season as you gather with those you love take the opportunity to reach out to those who are far from their homes and communities. SURVIVORS has created unique gift cards that represent true holiday values of peace, kindness, and sharing. With each donation you give, your loved ones will receive a personalized card acknowledging that a gift has been made in their honor. To purchase a holiday card and have it sent directly to the recipient, make a donation securely online and email your message and the recipient's address to mdougherty@notorture.org. You can also purchase cards by calling SURVIVORS at (619) 278-2400.