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There are many ways you can join Blue Valley Community Action Partnership in our efforts to help people and change lives. This section of our web site discusses the most common methods people use to donate to our programs. We are always looking for innovative approaches to meet the needs of the communities and families we serve, so if you are interested in an option you do not see, please email us or phone our home office at 402.729.2278.

Remember, as a 501(c)(3) corporation, all donations to BVCA Partnership are tax-exempt to the extent allowed by law.

BVCA Partnership Endowment
Agency-Wide Donations
Special Purpose Donations
Volunteering Time
Real Estate Transfers
Donating Space
Donating Equipment & Vehicles
Donating Consumables

BVCA Partnership Endowment

The Blue Valley Community Action Partnership endowment fund is for donors wishing to contribute to the long-term stability of the corporation. Funds earmarked for the endowment fund are placed in a separate interest-bearing account. The base funds are never touched; only the interest is used to support the many programs we provide. Over time, BVCA Partnership hopes to see this fund grow, providing the corporation a private resource to support existing programs and fund new, innovative community-based programs.

To donate to our endowment fund, simply send a check to:

  Blue Valley Community Action Partnership Endowment
P.O. Box 273
Fairbury NE 68352
  Check memo: BVCA Partnership Endowment Fund

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Agency-Wide Donations

The ability of BVCA Partnership to serve the many families and communities in our area is directly impacted by the economy and by funding source priorities. Constant changes in these factors mean that, in any given year, it is difficult to predict which programs will be most in need of additional revenue to continue operating.

Thus, in addition to our endowment, cash donations can be made on an agency-wide basis to support the many programs we offer. These contributions go into our operating reserve – a general fund used to underwrite all the programs and services within the organization. The benefit of a general donation is that it allows us to use the funds to assist those programs most in need of support.

To donate to our operating reserve, simply send a check to:

  Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
PO Box 273
Fairbury NE 68352
  Check memo: Operating Reserve Donation

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Special Purpose Donations

Occasionally, donors wish to earmark a cash donation to a specific program or for a specific purpose. Typical examples include donations to local food pantries, our scholarship programs, or special fundraising events that occur at the local level.

It is simple to insure that your donation reaches its destination. For tax purposes, send your check to the home office of BVCA Partnership. We will process it and deposit the money to the designated program account for the specified purpose. Program managers will be informed of your donation and its restrictions.

To make a special purpose donation, simply send your check to:

  Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
PO Box 273
Fairbury NE 68352
  Check memo: Identify the specific program or purpose

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Volunteering Time
Our volunteer opportunities are as diverse as our programs. You can work in our storefronts – sorting, stocking and selling clothing and household goods. Or you can help area pantries distribute food to those in need. You can spend time helping a preschooler learn basic skills or visit with elderly who have a hard time getting around on their own. For more information, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.

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Real Estate Transfers
Because Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, donations of real property are tax deductible based on their fair market value. BVCA Partnership accepts donations of improved and unimproved land, which is typically used for our housing programs. Donations of improved commercial property are used to house our various programs in the many counties we serve. Because of the tax intricacies involved in completing real estate transfers, we encourage you to call our home office (402.729.2278) to obtain detailed information on the mutual benefits of donating real property to BVCA Partnership.

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Donating Space
Many people who are not interested in transferring real estate to BVCA Partnership are willing to make rent-free or reduced-rent space available for a limited time. These donations of space (rent and/or utilities) can be as short as a few hours for a meeting or as long as a few years for a Head Start center. BVCA Partnership has nine core counties in Nebraska. We also offer limited services to other Nebraska and Kansas counties (see Service Area). If you are interested in donating rental space in one or more of our communities for one or more of our programs, please contact or home office (402.729.2278) for details.

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Donating Equipment and Vehicles
Equipment donations are as varied as our programs. Computers can show up on a desk or in a classroom. Vehicles may be used by staff and volunteers or transferred to those we serve. Desks, file cabinets and display cases can be used in one of our second-hand stores. Durable medical goods may be recycled through our Eldercare and health programs. Because these items must often be placed on our inventory to insure you receive a tax deduction, please contact our home office (402.729.2278) for details on donating equipment or vehicles.

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Donating Consumables
Consumable goods are probably our most common donation. These items include food and paper products donated to our pantries; clothing, household goods and furniture donated to our secondhand stores; and books and school supplies donated to our centers. Because not all centers are set up to store large quantities of consumable goods, please check with our local office (see Contact Us) to learn how they handle these donations. Because BVCA Partnership is a 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are tax-deductible. You can download a copy of our donation forms from this site (see Forms on our Publications page) or request a hard copy from your focal Blue Valley Partnership office.

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