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Ways to Give

Donations help us care for patients in need, provide end-of-life care in patients’ homes, at community facilities and at High Pointe House, develop new health care programs, provide advanced training to staff, purchase medical equipment, and much more.

We invite you to view some of our Ways to Give and call us with any questions. We would be happy to help you decide which options best meet your charitable interests.

Donate Online

You may also download our donation form to mail:

Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Attn: Community Engagement
360 Merrimack Street Suite 425
Lawrence, MA 01843

More ways to give

Annual giving

Annual Giving supports the care we provide patients and families. It can be done in many easy ways. Some people choose to donate to us as one of their charities of choice once each year, but contributions can come at any time, and gifts may be made monthly, quarterly, or biannually. These contributions may be of any size, large or small, and can be directed to support specific programs or where the need is greatest.

Many employers have matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution. Make the most of your donation by requesting a matching gift form from your employer. Send the completed and signed form with your gift, and we’ll take care of the rest!

Planned giving

The decision to make a charitable gift comes from the heart. There are many ways to give that will secure future care for patients by planning charitable contributions as part of your financial and estate planning. Many such plans offer tax advantages and benefits to the donor.

The most common types of charitable gift planning include:

Wills and Bequests
Life Income Plans
Life Insurance/Retirement Accounts
Stocks or Securities
Property and Life Estates

For more information on how to facilitate this type of planned giving, or to share your plans to remember Tufts Medicine Care at Home in your will or trust, please contact Lauren Brousseau at 978.552.4927 or lauren.brousseau@tuftsmedicine.org.

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Gifts-in-kind

A Gift-in-Kind is a wonderful way to support the care we provide to patients and their families.

New/handmade quilts, afghans, and blankets for patients help to bring the warmth and comforts of home. A donation of flower bouquets brightens the spirits of our patients and families. Other accepted donations include new and unused care items for High Pointe House patient families such as travel-size toothbrushes, toothpaste, and soaps. In addition, contributing a gift certificate, sports tickets, group or travel experiences or other items of value to our fundraising events/silent auction helps us raise critical funds to support the work we do.

If you would like to donate a Gift-in-Kind and arrange delivery or have questions about the program, please contact us at 978.552.4188 or erin.masterson@tuftsmedicine.org.

Due to liability reasons, we are unable to accept used equipment, supplies or other items whether through a donation or sale. Below is a list of community partners that may be a resource for these types of donations. Additionally, your local senior center may also be a resource and can provide more information on where donations are accepted in your area.

REquipment
800-261-9841
dmeREquipment.org

H.E.L.P. (Hospital Equipment Loan Program)
Woburn, MA
781-322-1052

Community Caregivers of Greater Derry
603-432-0877
comcaregivers.org

Tribute walkway

You can support the care, compassion and comfort at High Pointe House with a donation recognized by a personalized inscribed brick in the tribute walkway. Your brick may be engraved with a message you create – in honor of a person, in celebration of a milestone, in memory of a loved one, or with words of compassion to help others.

Your gift of support through the Tribute Walkway helps support essential services Tufts Medicine Care at Home provides, such as grief support, volunteer training, and Subsidized Care —a program that provides free or discounted care for patients who have no other way to pay for the services they need from Merrimack Valley Hospice.

Information on inscribing tribute bricks can be found by downloading our Tribute Walkway brochure.

Download Our Brochure

Vehicle donation

Donate your vehicle today to help patients and families most in need by choosing to support Tufts Medicine Care at Home. Our recycling partner, Donate for Charity, will pick up your car, truck, van, a boat with trailer, RV or motorcycle, wherever it is nationwide. We receive the donation, you get the tax deduction!

Simply visit donateforcharity.com or call 866-392-4483 for more information or to arrange a pick-up. Let them know which of our agencies you would like to support.

Download a brochure and share this information with your family and friends.

Download Our Brochure

Community fundraising

Interested in organizing an event, carwash or yard sale? Host your own fundraiser in support of Tufts Medicine Care at Home!

Friends of Tufts Medicine Care at Home

Friends of Tufts Medicine Care at Home is an auxiliary, all-volunteer service group supporting hospice patients and their families who turn to us in their time of need, by raising awareness and critically needed funds through yearly activities.

Volunteer

Learn more about volunteering: why people become hospice, administrative and event volunteers and the many benefits of giving the gift of time to Tufts Medicine Care at Home.

Corporate giving

The business community is a valued partner in helping us to fulfill our mission of care to those in need. Tufts Medicine Care at Home is grateful to the many community minded businesses, both large and small, that make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve.

Recognition & societies

Every donor who makes a gift makes a difference, and we are grateful to those who share our commitment to helping patients attain the best health and quality of life possible.

Tribute & memorial gifts

Tribute and memorial gifts are a thoughtful way to show appreciation for the care given to a loved one while knowing that your contribution will continue to help others.

Events

Find out what's happening at Tufts Medicine Care at Home!

Continuing a Compassionate Journey

Join us on the next step of A Compassionate Journey, the Campaign for Subsidized Care, and help support those in financial need as they face physical and emotional challenges at life’s end.

Frequently asked questions

What is an estate? What is a will?

An estate is the total of a person’s assets. Cash, investments, real estate, and other property are among the assets that make up your estate. A will declares your instructions about how these assets should be distributed after your passing. It’s an opportunity to take care of loved ones, meet personal obligations, and leave a legacy through a charitable gift.

If I die without a will, can my survivors decide how to distribute my assets based on wishes I expressed during my lifetime?

If you die without a will, your estate will be distributed according to state law, which may not be in accordance with your wishes.

Can I change my will after it’s been written?

A will is meant to protect your wishes, and changes may be made at any time either with a new will or a codicil (a document that amends, rather than replaces, a previously executed will). You should always review your will after major life changes, like the birth of a child, marriage, divorce, or change in residency to another state.

Can I leave a donation to Tufts Medicine Care at Home in my will even if it isn’t a huge sum of money?

Absolutely, every gift matters, no matter the amount! Your monetary support helps individuals get the care and services that they need. A bequest allows you to give a specific dollar amount, a percentage, an asset such as real estate, or residual of your estate.

We recommend consulting a lawyer or financial advisor when preparing a will or making updates to ensure the document is valid under state law.