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Ways to Give

Your Donation Changes Children's Lives at Shriners Children’s Ohio

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, commonly known as Shriners Children's.

Shriners Children’s Ohio is changing lives every day through high quality, compassionate care, world-renowned research and cutting edge medical education. Your gift supports and advances world-class pediatric care in:

There are many reasons to make a charitable gift to Shriners Children's – and your passion for helping children is likely at the top of that list. Friends like you make it possible for us to provide pediatric specialty care, regardless of the family's ability to pay or insurance status, today and for years to come.

Credit Card and ACH Donations

Call 513-872-6054 or Donate Online.

Send Check Donations to:

Shriners Children’s Ohio
Office of Philanthropy
One Children's Plaza - 2 West
Dayton, OH 45404

Bequests

Maintain full control of your financial resources during your lifetime and reduce your taxable estate by including Shriners Children’s Ohio in your will or living trust.

Charitable Gift Annuities

Provide a lifetime income to you and/or a loved one and earn a current tax deduction with a gift of cash or property.

Stock Gifts

Shriners Children’s is able to offer our supporters an easy method to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. You can now donate stock from your brokerage to Shriners Children’s through a secure portal, making the gifting process fast, safe and easy.

More Ways to Support Our Care

Giving Property
Donating property such as real estate, land, vehicles and boats to Shriners Children's ensures that our patients receive comprehensive care and fosters hope for the future.
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Planned Giving
Plan for your philanthropic legacy,  where you know you can truly make a difference and provide hope and healing to children, now and in the future.
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Fundraise for Us
Whether you start your own fundraiser, join an existing fundraiser or get the word out, your support helps us provide life-changing care to patients in need.
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Fundraisers and Special Events

You can become personally involved in raising funds for Shriners Children’s Ohio. Individuals, groups or businesses may organize fundraisers and special events by joining our Proud Supporter program. After filling out the approval form, you will be provided with a Proud Supporter Toolkit with tips, fundraising guidelines, pre-approved flyers, fundraising letters, pre-approved logo and other materials to help your event be successful. Get started on your Proud Supporter event.

Individuals or groups may also fundraise online by creating their own fundraising page. Learn more about fundraising programs.

Honor or Memorial Gifts

Donors may wish to create a tribute in memory or honor of a loved one or friend. Acknowledgment letters are mailed in keeping with IRS regulations. When next of kin and address information is provided, we will send notification letters them know gifts were made. For privacy reasons, the specific gift amount is not listed. You can make a tribute gift online or call the development office at 513-872-6029.

Donations of Toys, Crafts, Toiletries and Needed Other Items

Patients and families greatly appreciate your in-kind donations to help them while they are with us, transitioning back home or attending Camp Ytiliba. Currently, Shriners Children’s Ohio is only accepting gift cards. For more details, please contact the development office at 513-872-6029.

Donate Your Vehicle to Benefit Shriners Children's Ohio

Your car donation can help transform children's lives. Each vehicle donated helps Shriners Children’s deliver exceptional healthcare. Please consider any vehicle, running or not, including cars, trucks, trailers, boats, RVs, motorcycles, campers, off-road vehicles, planes, heavy equipment, farm machinery, and most other motorized vehicles. The vehicle can be in any condition and picked up from any location. Your vehicle is towed at no cost to you. Complete the online vehicle donation form or call 833-SHC-KIDS (833-742-5437) seven days a week. Learn more about the program. The process is easy, and your gift may qualify as a tax deduction.

We’re always here for our patients, regardless of a family's ability to pay or insurance status.