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Send donations by check to:
Tanager attn: Development Department
2309 C Street SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
52404
We accept gifts by credit card, and even offer an opportunity to make these gifts recurring each month to increase your impact. Make a one time or reoccurring gift by credit card.
Find us at @Tanager-Place to make a quick and easy donation. If asked to confirm a phone number, please enter #3432.
ACH gifts and bank transfer donations are withdrawn directly from your bank account after filling out the form below.
For information, contact Melissa Walker, Philanthropy Director, at 319-365-9165, ext. 310.
Honor or remember a loved one with a gift to Tanager.
For information, contact Crystal Bowen, Communications and Special Events Director, at 319-365-9165, ext. 309.
Donating appreciated securities like stocks and bonds is an easy, tax-effective way to make a gift to Tanager.
For information, contact Melissa Walker, Philanthropy Director, at 319-365-9165, ext. 310.
Create a long-lasting impact on our community’s children and families with a planned gift.
For information, contact Melissa Walker, Philanthropy Director, at 319-365-9165, ext. 310.
Tanager offers a wide variety of ways for corporations and organizations to sponsor events and programs. If your company participates in payroll deduction for charitable giving, please encourage them to consider Tanager as a recipient of your contribution.
For information, contact Melissa Walker, Philanthropy Director, at 319-365-9165, ext. 310.
Your in-kind gifts provide many basic necessities for children K-12 at Tanager. Throughout the year, we rely on your tax-deductible contributions of:
Build a brighter future for children in your community and help thousands of families with a donation to Tanager.
Every day, Tanager gives hope to children and teens struggling with tough mental health challenges and support to the families, friends, and communities who love them. Each family that walks through our doors has a different story and a different set of challenges, but they all share one thing: they need your support, too.
Provides a week of enrichment supplies for Scholars enrolled in Freedom Schools.
Provides a field trip experience for one class of autism social skills clients.
Sponsors a month of music therapy sessions for one young person.
Sponsors a month of activities for youth at the LGBTQ+ Center.
Sponsors a Youth Mental Health First Aid course for 30 caregivers.
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Join us at any of the events on our calendar to make a difference in children’s lives.
Volunteers at Tanager are vital members of a team, providing services that propel children toward success. We believe volunteers bring optimism and enthusiasm, create positive energy, and share diverse perspectives that lead to enhanced outcomes.
Volunteers…
We’ll review your application and contact you to set up an interview to learn about your skills, interests, availability, and to determine the best fit for you.
After finding the right fit, we’ll have you complete a VIRTUAL orientation to learn more about Tanager.
In line with your position and the schedule you work out with your supervisor, you’ll start making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community!
Help our inpatient children with school work and study skills.
Support and guide youth at the LGBTQ Youth Center with one-on-one companionship and facilitated group activities.
Organize special interest activities like scrapbooking, arts and crafts, a running club, and photography; volunteer for one of our many year-round camp opportunities.
Offer support to the children who live on our campus by sharing special events and activities like birthday parties, holiday parties, and special events.
Keep our camp and campus looking great by organizing, cleaning, planting trees, weeding, painting, gardening, and other projects.
Assist in data entry, filing, and other office work; provide administrative support for our school-based programs; greet clients and families.
Volunteer at one of our annual events like Summer Fest, Chili Cook-Off, or the Gala.
Spread the word on social media by liking and following us on Facebook and sharing our posts.
Help our kids by holding a drive for necessities such as new or gently-used children’s clothing, hats and mittens, toys, games, recreational items, blankets, toiletries, school supplies, art supplies, holiday gifts, and camp items.
Volunteer at an upcoming event or get your team together for a Done-in-a-Day project.
Serve on an event committee- help us plan and execute our annual gala, Imagination Square, or the Tanager Golf Outing
Day of Service- sign your company up for a day of service on one of our properties.
Volunteer from Home- we have several opportunities individuals can do right from their living room, like putting together art kits or helping organize materials.
Excited to dig in but having trouble finding what you’re looking for? Reach out to us—we’d be happy to help you find the best fit for you.
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Tanager is a 501c3 non-profit organization Ι Federal EIN: 42-0688079
We’re here to help.
If you (or someone with you) are experiencing a medical emergency, or are in danger, call 911 immediately.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling suicidal, call or text 988 immediately.
Your Life Iowa: (Facilitated by Foundation 2)
855-581-8111
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
988
General Information:
319-365-9164
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Make a difference for children in your community and help thousands of families with a donation to Tanager.
Learn about our reoccurring or one-time volunteer opportunities and help build a brighter future.