Other Fundraising Events

DSAA is a 501 (c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible.  Members and friends are encouraged to make donations to DSAA.  Many employers have a matching program, which doubles the amount given.  Some dedicated members make birthday contributions in honor of their loved one and many members designate memorial gifts to DSAA. 

Some corporate foundations make grants available to organizations supported by their employees.  If you are aware of a corporate grant that DSAA might be eligible for, contact Cynthia Jones, Executive Director, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.  DSAA has in the past received corporate grants from Lockeed Martin, UPS Foundation, and others.

The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta (DSAA) is participating in Macy's Shop For A Cause fundraising event.  Tickets will be sold until October 17, 2009.  For the purchase of a $5 ticket (all of which goes to DSAA), shoppers on October 17th will receive a 10% - 20% discount on purchases at Macy's and also a chance on a $500 shopping spree.  For tickets to purchase or to sell for DSAA, contact Jim Davenport at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

DSAA is planning to provide volunteers to help with the 2010 World of Wheels Auction, which will be part of the Atlanta Auto Show in January.  More details on this event will be available soon.  Contact Stefanie Baumblatt, Executive Assistant, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you would like to volunteer to help with this event.  It is a boatload (car full??) of fun and the proceeds go to DSAA.  In 2010 the World of Wheels proceeds will be designated for the 2010 Holiday Dance for young adults with disabilities.  This is a 20 year tradition in Atlanta that over 500 individuals look forward to. 

DSAA plans to hold a Golf Tournament in the spring of 2010.  If you are interested in helping plan and carry out this fundraising event, contact Jim Davenport, Fundraising Director, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).