Support CCS
Our Endowment & Legacy Gifts
CCS has partnered with Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) to create the Catholic Community Services of Lane County Endowment Fund. OCF's stewardship and long-term investment program will help us build our endowment fund in perpetuity, providing a stable stream of income to support CCS's delivery of critical-need services to neighbors throughout Lane County.
This partnership gives our supporters the opportunity to designate a gift to this permanent fund and ensure future funding for our work. We also offer the option of creating a life income gift, often called a planned gift. OCF staff will work with our staff and interested donors who wish to create bequests, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable gift annuities (CGAs), and charitable lead trusts (CLTs). Assets remaining at the termination of any trust or gift annuity will be designated to our endowment fund to provide ongoing support for Catholic Community Services of Lane County.
Charitable Trusts & Gift Annuities
Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) and charitable gift annuities (CGAs) are life income gifts that allow donors to make a gift to CCS, enjoy income for life or for a specified number of years, and obtain an income and estate tax benefit. Assets remaining at the termination of the trust or gift annuity may be directed to a permanent endowment at Oregon Community Foundation to support CCS.
Charitable Lead Trusts
Charitable lead trusts (CLTs) are gifts that allow donors to make a gift to CCS of an income stream for a specified number of years, with the assets of the trust then reverting back to the donor or their loved ones. This allows the donor either to transfer assets to their family with reduced estate and gift tax consequences or allows the donor to take an income tax deduction in year 1 for a gift that will actually be made to CCS over multiple years. Income paid from the trust CCS may be directed to a permanent endowment at Oregon Community Foundation to support CCS.
Give Financially
We are grateful to our supporters, many who have been donors for decades and many who have made a one-time gift. Our work cannot be done without the generosity of all in our community. Choose any amount that your budget allows, any giving frequency such as one-time, monthly or annually, and whatever platform you are comfortable with, such as online by clicking the Give Today button, mailing a check to our Springfield office, or calling our Development office at (541) 345-3628 Ext. 1317
Credit Cards
Set up recurring gifts with your credit card by using the GIVE TODAY button on this page.
Monthly Check
Simply add "monthly giving" in the memo and mail it at your convenience.
Bill Pay
Consult your bank's process for setting this up.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Transfer funds from your bank account. Contact the Development Office to set this up.
Join other Loving Neighbors to Transform Lives in Lane County
The Loving Neighbors Giving Circle is a special designation for a group of generous supporters who pledge a minimum of $1,000 per year (approximately $85/month) for five years.
Your five-year commitment allows CCS to plan confidently and respond effectively to our neighbors' most urgent needs.
Contact our Development Office for more information on becoming a member of the Loving Neighbors Giving Circle at CCS.
Give to an Organization That Shares Your Values
If you want to help CCS provide Help, Hope, and Community to people in Lane County in a significant way, consider planned giving, also known as estate giving or legacy giving. Please consult your financial advisor or tax advisor to explore the best way for you to participate in the options listed below.
If you own stock or a mutual fund that has appreciated in price since you purchased it, consider gifting that asset to charity.
In most cases, when donors donate appreciated stock that they have held for more than one year, they can generally deduct the fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. This means the donor gets a larger deduction than they would if they sold the stock and donated the cash proceeds, as the deduction is based on the current market value, not the purchase price. We advise all donors to consult their financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney to verify.
For transfers, please have your broker contact the following Edward Jones for making the transfer and with any questions:
Broker Name: Edward Jones
Contact Name: Diane McClusky
Phone: 541-726-4035
Charity Account Name: Catholic Community Services of Lane County
Charity Account: 1611425214
Charity Tax ID: 93-0409105
Contact the Development Office at 541-345-3628 ext 1317
Other Ways to Give
Every donation is an opportunity to put Love in Action. When you give essential items such as hygiene products, clothing, or food, CCS connects those resources with community members at no cost—helping neighbors feel supported, valued, and cared for. Donations may be made individually or through an organized drive.
Hygiene Products
Hygiene products are accepted at both the Eugene and Springfield Service Center lobbies during lobby hours. New, unopened products of any size, any brand welcome.
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Shampoo + Conditioner
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Soap + Body Wash
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Toothbrush + Paste + Floss
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Toilet Paper + Feminine Hygiene
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Denture Cleaner + Fixative
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Household Cleaners
The Clothing Closet
The Clothing Closet at the Springfield Service Center accepts donations Monday-Friday 9:00 am-1:00 pm.
Drop off donations in the alley off 10th Street, at the Clothing Closet entrance door. Please do not drop off donations at the Service Center main desk. The Eugene location does not accept donations.
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Please make sure your gently used clothing has been washed before donating.
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Never leave donations outside the building or outside the gate.
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We can't accept clothing that is ripped, soiled, stained, or worn out.
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We can't accept donations of used undergarments.
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We do accept donations of shoes and socks in good condition.
