The Samaritans of New York is a 501(c)(3) non-religious, non-profit organization
whose entire budget is derived from the generous support of individuals,
corporations, foundations and governmental grants. We welcome both public
and private donations, including in-kind donations, matching grants and
donations placed in memorial or to honor someone. Donations are tax-deductible
to the extent allowed by law and help support Samaritans 24-hour suicide
prevention hotline, public education and awareness programs, suicide survivor
support groups and prevention work in the community. We thank you for
your support.
You can make a donation to Samaritans in one of the following ways:
Donate by Credit Card
You can enter the amount you wish to give and click "Donate" to make your contribution
via Google Checkout's secure website. If your donation is in honor or memory of someone, please enter their name below before you press "donate."
To make your donation:
~ in honor of a family member, friend or Samaritans volunteer, please enter his/her full name in the box below so we know to thank them
~ in memory of someone, please enter his/her name and "in memory" in the box below (for example, in memory of John Smith)
Donate by Check or Money Order
To donate by check or money order, please make contributions payable
to The Samaritans of New York and mail to:
The Samaritans of New York
P.O. Box 1259 Madison Square Station
New York, NY 10159
Arrange a Matching Gift
Many employers will "match" your charitable donation to the Samaritans,
which could double or triple the value of your donation! If your or
your spouse's company (or former company if you are retired) has a matching-gift
program, please let us know when you make your donation. You can request
a matching gift form from your company and mail it to us. Samaritans office
will complete the paperwork.
**Please note that Samaritans will not share your name and address with
any other organization nor will we use it in any manner outside of acknowledging
your donation or informing you of Samaritans' activities.
Some of Samaritans funders include:
New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York City Council, Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, and
City
Council Members: Joel Rivera (Bronx), Daniel Garodnick (Manhattan),
Robert Jackson (Manhattan), Rosie Mendez (Manhattan), and
David Weprin (Queens)
van Ameringen Foundation, Inc.
The Appleman Foundation
American Red Cross
Johnson & Johnson
The New York Community Trust
The Bank of New York and the George Link, Jr. Foundation
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Comey-Fitzgerald Family Foundation
The Hyde & Watson Foundation
Lawrence M. Gelb Foundation
The Johnny and Mikey (J.a.M.) Katsimatides Foundation for Life
The Jewish Communal Fund