Your Gift Creates Stability, Safety & Hope

When you give to Guiding Harbor, you help children and young adults in foster care build a future filled with safety, belonging, and opportunity.

150+

youth served annually

3

program sites supporting care and independence

200+

volunteers and community supporters

65+

years providing safe and supportive homes

Ways to Give

Giving Hope to Foster Children

Every gift helps provide care, housing, meals, clothing, life-skills training, and emotional support for youth in foster care and young adults preparing for independence.

Online Donation

Your generosity ensures a safe place to grow, heal, and belong.

Giving by Mail:
Guiding Harbor
PO Box 727, Belleville, MI 48112

In-Kind Giving

Share experiences, supplies, or resources that help youth feel seen and supported.

Examples:
  • Lessons (dance, art, music)
  • Sports equipment or recreation passes
  • Backpacks & school supplies
  • Movie, zoo, or outing gift cards
  • Holiday gifts

Note: If offering event or concert tickets, please contact us to coordinate at development@guidingharbor.org.

Memorial & Legacy Giving

Honor a loved one or support future generations through:

  • Memorial gifts
  • Bequests and estate planning
  • Donor-advised funds
  • Charitable gift annuities


Suggested Bequest Language: “I, [name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to Guiding Harbor [amount or percentage] for its unrestricted use and purpose.”

Contact dmann@guidingharbor.org for assistance or conversation.

All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Monthly Giving

Giving From the Heart

Become a Harbor Helper by making your gift monthly.

Give Your Time

Interested in giving your time? Volunteers help create connection, belonging, and joyful experiences for the youth we serve.

Stay Connected

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