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Donations to The Samaritans of New York


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."

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      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




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