Donation Opportunities & Fundraising Events
Donations to the agency are used for a variety of causes including special needs placements, special birth parent situations, international program development, and orphanage donations.
Many families ask us how they can give back to their child’s birth country and the children left behind. Listed below are several humanitarian organizations and special projects to which you can contribute by using our online donation form or by calling 616.667.0677 or e-mailing Judie Zylman at jzylman@adoptionassociates.net.
Adoption Associates, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, 501(c)3 organization. Donations to projects and programs are tax-deductible.
Humanitarian Aid
Embracing Ethiopia
Helping children living in an orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
AAI has made a long-term commitment to sponsoring children in Ethiopia. Orphanages which house hundreds of children need support for its children. AAI sponsors economically poor family households by reducing their poverty and facilitating the education of their children. AAI has also established an office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Funds are needed to both support the children and to cover expenses for the office.
Our goal for 2010 is to raise $30,000 for this project.
If you would like to contribute to Embracing Ethiopia, you may use our secure, online donation form.
Our Call to Nepal
Helping children living in three orphanages in Nepal
Three orphanages that AAI works with in Nepal are struggling to provide not only adequate clothing and shelter for the children, but enough food as well. Consequently, many of these children are malnourished, which places them at risk of severe developmental delays and serious illness.
Funds are needed to ensure that these orphanages continually receive enough infant formula, cereal, and supplements to provide for the children’s nutritional needs. Additional donations are needed to hire more nannies to care for the children and to purchase baby bottles, infant spoons, bowls, food for older children, and clothing. Funds exceeding the project goal will be earmarked to make significant improvements to the structures of the orphanages.
A gift to Our Call to Nepal will significantly impact many orphaned children for a lifetime. Do you feel called to contribute?
Our goal for 2010 is to raise $45,000 for this project.
If you would like to contribute to Our Call to Nepal, you may use our secure, online donation form.
Friends of Russian Orphans
Providing practical assistance to Russian orphanages
Friends of Russian Orphans, (FORO), is an American mission organization, based in Sylvania, Ohio, dedicated to caring for orphans and their caregivers in the Arkhangelsk Region and elsewhere in Russia.
Their mission is to provide practical assistance and friendship programs at Russian orphanages, and by doing so, share the love and good news of Jesus Christ with Russian children and adults touched by FORO’s activities.
If you would like to contribute to FORO, you may use our secure, online donation form. 100% of your donation will go directly to this project.
Tomorrow Plan
Providing Orphan Support throughout China
The Tomorrow Plan is a fund directed by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs and the China Center of Adoption Affairs to raise monies for orphan support within China. More specifically these organizations are needing funds for care-giver trainings, orphanage renovations, equipment purchases and surgeries needed for orphans with special needs.
Please consider participating in this most noble campaign. Let us work hand in hand to create a beautiful tomorrow for the many orphans in China.
If you would like to contribute to the Tomorrow Plan, you may use our secure, online donation form. 100% of your donation will go directly to this project.
Special Projects to Support Our Work
“Wear Your Jeans to Work Day” Fundraisers
Supporting the mission of Adoption Associates, Inc.
Adoption Associates, Inc. is looking to partner with companies nationwide for “Wear Your Jeans to Work Day” fundraisers. If your company is interested in participating in this event, or if you’d like to learn more, please call 616.667.0677 or e-mail jzylman@adoptionassociates.net.
Realtor Partner Program
Realtors supporting the work of Adoption Associates, Inc.
Visit our Realtor Partner Program web page to learn more about the Realtors who are making financial contributions to support the work of Adoption Associates, Inc. Interested in becoming a Realtor Partner? Call 616.667.0677 or e-mail jzylman@adoptionassociates.net.
Baby Bottles for Ethiopia
Students supporting the work of Adoption Associates, Inc.
In 2009, second-graders in four Michigan schools and districts brought baby bottles home to their families, asked their families to drop extra change into the bottle—and raised nearly $2,500 for Ethiopian orphanages!
Besides learning the value of giving, the children at Zeeland Christian Schools, Zeeland Public Schools, Hudsonville Christian School, and Calvin Christian School learned about life in Ethiopia, African culture and about children across the globe. We are developing brochures and curriculum aids for schools interested in this program for fall 2010.
Do you know of a school that might be interested in participating in this program? Call 616.667.0677 or e-mail jzylman@adoptionassociates.net.
2010 Events (Including Our 20th Anniversary!)
Golf Outing or Walk/Run
Your golf clubs and running shoes may be packed in the closet right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to think about putting them to use again! AAI will be fundraising through a golf outing or walk/run this summer, and we’re looking for input from you on what you’d like to do. If you’d prefer a certain golf course, would rather walk a path at your favorite park or have any other ideas, let us know! Our events are for you, our supporters, and we always want to know what you would like to see happen. Volunteers are needed to help plan our June fundraiser, and anyone interested is urged to call 1.800.677.2367 or e-mail Judie Zylman, Development Associate, jzylman@adoptionassociates.net.
Committees are forming now!
Anniversary Party
Having begun in 1990, AAI is looking to plan a 20th anniversary event for all families, supporters, and friends of the agency. A target date is July 31, and whether the event will be a carnival, indoor festival, or something else, one thing is for sure—the day will be all about families. Associates are undecided on whether to host parties in each of AAI’s locations or to host one large party in Lansing. What would you like to see happen? Let us know!
Change a Life—Change the World! annual benefit banquet
We are looking forward to the 2010 Change a Life—Change the World! banquet. We are looking for a new venue, new and more auction items, and increased sponsorships. We’d love to have you lend a hand with this year’s banquet. Please call 1.800.677.2367. Thank you for supporting our mission!
