Boomerang programs depend on support from individuals, businesses, organizations, and foundations.
- $2,500 pays for a one student to attend Bounce Back for a year.
- $1,000 pays for one student in STRIVE for a year.
- $500 covers costs for 2 program Family Academics.
- $100 helps build our library of educational resources.
- $50 provides school supplies for up to 10 students.
- $25 supports our general operating costs.
Isabel Geffner Fund for Boomerang Youth
In 2005, Isabel saw a critical gap in services, recognizing that youth in our community who are suspended needed a place to go that would bridge their time with meaningful services and supports. Along with other community leaders, she was instrumental in the founding of Boomerang, first as a program of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA in 2006, and then as a founding board member of Boomerang Youth, Inc.
Her “dream of a little house” for young people to find support and connection became a reality when Boomerang was established as a non-profit organization in 2016.
About the Fund
Thriving children and youth are key to all strong and successful communities. The purpose of the Fund is to improve life outcomes for vulnerable students by helping them define their strengths, improve their self-esteem, and build a sense of hope for their future. The Fund will allow Boomerang to provide critical follow-up support to suspended students once they return to school, helping them stay on-track for the school year.
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Donate By Mail
Simply download the form below and mail it with a check to us at:
Below are a number of ways you can support Boomerang:
Cash Gifts
Cash gifts are the simplest and easiest gifts you can make. If you would like assistance with your donation, please contact Boomerang at (919) 968-2146, Monday-Friday from 9am – 4pm EST or email Tova Hairston. To send in your donation by mail, please print this form. You can also donate online!
If you have any questions about online or mailed donations, please contact our office at (919) 968-2146, Monday-Friday from 9am – 4pm EST or email Tova Hairston.
Matching Gift Programs
An easy way to double your donation is to find out if your company has a matching gift program. Such programs typically match all, or a percentage, of employee contributions, to charitable organizations, making the employer a partner in employees’ personal philanthropy. Simply obtain a matching gift form from your employer’s human resources office, fill it out, and provide it to Boomerang Youth, Inc., with your contribution.
Recurring Gifts
Boomerang welcomes your gift through a pledge — whether it be one year or multiple years. With a pledge, you may complete your gift by making regular payments over time. Simply make an online donation and chose the recurring gift option or mail in the Donation Form.
In Kind Gifts
If you’d prefer you can donate items or services as a way to support our program. Please contact us at (919) 968-2146 or email Katie Van Loon to learn how you can help.
For Endowed or Planned Gifts, please contact us at (919) 968-2146 or email Tova Hairston. Boomerang will work directly with you and your representatives to determine the best way for you to make a planned gift. Contact us for more information on Planned Giving.
Contribution Disclaimer: Boomerang Youth, Inc., is a non-profit organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code (Tax ID 47-4660452). Your donation to Boomerang may qualify for an income tax deduction in accordance with Federal and/or State income tax laws. Please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is tax deductible in whole or in part. Nothing in this communication is intended to constitute legal or tax advice. Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the Charitable Solicitation Licensing Section at 888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.
“I can’t tell you how much better it has made me feel when I have to suspend a student to know that I am sending them to a place that will continue to focus on their accountability but to do so in a way that honors their strengths and needs and works to put things in place that focus on long-term support.”
– High School Principal
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