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Fathers & Families Support Center depends on contributions from people like you to help dads and moms become responsible parents for their kids. Your gift helps prepare fathers and mothers to become financially and emotionally involved parents and attain the skills necessary to gain and maintain steady employment and develop the skills and behaviors that foster the well-being of their children. Your gift helps build a foundation from which their children can develop into responsible and productive adults in the community.
How Your Donation Will Help our Families
Support a Father/Mother working on a GED
With a GED, our fathers and mothers can qualify for a higher-paying position or get into a college classroom since, having demonstrated the knowledge needed to compete with high school graduates. As a result, parents find more options for career and education advancement.
Support a Graduation Ceremony for Fathers/Mothers
Your Gift supports a graduation ceremony for participants of FFSC’s six-week Family Formation program. Graduation from the 6-week program is a major accomplishment for each Dad or Mom. For many, it is the first thing they’ve ever completed. Help FFSC provide a graduation ceremony for these dads and moms, acknowledging their commitment to becoming better parents for their children.
Support a Child in Family Bonding Activities
Your Gift supports Family Bonding activities, which encourage participants to invest intentional time with their children. These outings provide a safe space for FFSC parents to begin implementing the parenting and skills training FFSC teaches. The ultimate purpose of these activities are to show the parents in our program that they can effectively implement the practices they’ve learned, and that they already have all they need to play an active, engaged role in their children’s lives.
Support a Father or Mother with Employment Training
Your Gift supports the services and activities in FFSC’s Employment Development & Mentoring Program, which helps fathers and mothers find careers and full-time employment to support their families. This includes holistic and preventative services including job readiness and retention skills, therapeutic services/mental health support, financial management, and substance use education.
Support a Father or Mother with Responsible Parenthood training
Your Gift supports the services and activities in FFSC’s 6-week Family Formation program that transforms men and women into responsible parents for their children. This includes yearlong follow-up services to ensure our graduates stay on track with their goals.
Other Ways to Donate
Fathers Wall of Wisdom
FFSC’s new headquarters in downtown St. Louis offers a special way to honor your fathers and show your support while inspiring fathers and families as they enter our new, more welcoming facility: Fathers’ Wall of Wisdom.
Learn MoreTributes & Memorials
Honor a loved one or a special occasion with a Tribute or Memorial donation. Remember Father’s Day and Mother’s Day!
Donate NowDonate Stock
We want to make every effort to obtain and provide you with the correct information that pertains to your gift and to acknowledge your contribution appropriately. To donate mutual funds, bonds, and stock securities, please contact us by clicking the link below.
Contact UsThe Mary Lou and William Schicker Society
Members of this society, named for two of FFSC’s earliest and most generous supporters, are critical to the ongoing and expanded operation of our organization. Members of the Schicker Society are true visionaries and make it possible for FFSC to extend its reach by serving more men and impacting the lives of many more children. Their impact on the overall St. Louis community is undeniable.
Learn MoreThe Halbert Sullivan Society
Our founder and longtime CEO, Halbert Sullivan, saw the need to teach men to be actively-involved fathers. He saw the considerable benefits that the children of those fathers would receive. He saw how those benefits could and would spill over into the community at large. But in addition to his ability to imagine, Halbert Sullivan was also a “doer.” He rolled up his sleeves, he got the job done. Members of the society named in his honor make it possible for the work of FFSC to be done and done correctly day in and day out.
Learn MoreThe Sister Loretto Society
Sister Loretto was involved in the mission of Fathers & Families Support Center from the very beginning. Her wisdom, her tenacity and her prayerful dedication to the organization and those it served helped build the foundation for the FFSC of today. Members of the society named in her honor help maintain our foundation and assure that the essential day-to-day work gets done.
Learn MoreDonation FAQ
Below are the most frequently asked questions about donating to FFSC.
Fathers & Families Support Center’s Tax ID is 43-1804267. To request additional documentation, please contact us.
Fathers & Families Support Center’s exempt status under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 50l(c)(3) is still in effect. FFSC is not a private foundation. To request a copy of our 501(c)(3) document, please contact us.
Yes, all donations to FFSC are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, as long as no goods or services were exchanged. You will receive an email confirmation immediately after submitting your donation. You will also receive a physical (paper) acknowledgement of your gift through the mail. If you need a tax receipt for your donation and have not received one, please contact us.
Arranging a planned gift helps FFSC face future challenges and grow our programs to provide support to fathers and families who need it. There are many ways to include FFSC in your will, such as gifts tied to your estate, life income gifts, a charitable lead trust, and naming FFSC as a beneficiary of your retirement or insurance plan.
Choosing the right planned gift depends on your personal circumstances and financial goals. Please consult your financial advisor to determine the right option for you. To learn more about planned giving, please contact us.
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for FFSC. All throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, generous individuals raise money for FFSC through creative projects, events and campaigns. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer supporter, the easiest way to get started is by joining one of our event committees Trivia Night (Mar), Cosmic Bowling (May), A Toast To Fathers Dinner (June), Pull For fathers Clay Shoot (Aug) and Tee It Up For Fathers Golf (Oct). Our committees meet both on zoom and in-person for event planning. Committee meetings are hosted 2-3 times per month for an hour. For more information on joining a fundraising committee, please sign up for opportunities via our Volunteer form or contact us with any questions.
FFSC’s young professionals group Friends of Fathers is also a great way to join like-minded folks in raising money and having fun. This group hosts the Cosmic Bowling and Tee It Up For Fathers events. For more info on joining our Friends of Fathers, please contact Keisha Louis.
Many employers offer workplace giving programs that can supplement your gift to FFSC. In some cases, a matching gift could double the impact of your gift to FFSC. To see if your company will match your gift to FFSC, use this Match Search Tool or check with your human resources department to see if your company offers this benefit.
Online donations: You will receive an email confirmation after submitting your online donation. This email serves as your donation receipt. You can print or save the email as proof of receipt for tax purposes. You will also receive a physical (paper) acknowledgement of your gift through the mail.
Check donations: If you donated by check to FFSC, you will receive a physical (paper) acknowledgement of your gift through the mail after your donation has been processed. For more info, please contact us.
You can modify your personal information or monthly donation at any time. If you would like to make a change to your monthly donation or update your personal information, please contact us.
You can celebrate a loved one, mark a special occasion, or simply remind someone they are on your mind with a special gift to FFSC. You can make a tribute or memorial gift by clicking HERE.
You will be prompted to fill in the name of the person you are honoring. You can also add contact information and a personal note so that FFSC may notify this person of your special gift. The donation amount will not be specified in the note to your honoree, unless you instruct us otherwise.
You will receive a confirmation of your gift thru email. This email serves as your donation receipt. You can print or save the email as proof of receipt for tax purposes. You will also receive a physical (paper) acknowledgement of your gift through the mail. Questions? Please contact us.
You can make a donation over the phone Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00a – 3:00p. To do so, please call Sid Officer 314-333-4170 or contact us here.
You can also send a check payable to Fathers & Families Support Center, 1601 Olive Street, St. Louis MO 63103.