Make a Donation: Designate your contribution to a particular program (mental health, substance abuse, child care, continued case care, family violence prevention, supported housing development, rental assistance) or to a particular facility: Serenity House Family Residence, Renee Steedley Residence, Edwin’s Place, Glenmore Manor.

Start a Fund: in honor, or in memory of a loved one.

Donate Goods: (New clothes and shoes, furniture, books, computers, office equipment) to our clients, to our programs, or to our offices.

Donate Your Tax-Refund: Soon you’ll receive your tax rebate in the mail. Consider donating your rebate to the African American Planning Commission to help homeless families and children. You’d be amazed at how far your gift will go to help those affected by domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, poverty, and homelessness.

• $600 buys food for two weeks and clothing for a family of four.
• $300 buys five days of meals and motel stays for one displaced homeless family.
• $250 provides emergency shelter and food for 50 homeless families for one day.
• $100 buys replacement prescription medication, like insulin, blood pressure or seizure medication for 3 homeless families who have lost everything.
• $50 buys 10 new blankets in an emergency.

Donate Your Time: Host a holiday party for families and children.