Additional Ways to Give
When you give to LSSSC, you help us Embrace those in crisis with short-term, emergency services; Equip individuals and families, with program resources to help them on their journey; and Empower people to break the cycle of poverty, live with dignity and become self-sufficient. For more information on any of the opportunities listed below, please contact us at info@lsssc.org.
Matching Gifts
Did you know that your employer may match your donation? You may qualify to have your contribution matched if you are an employee, retiree or board member of a company that has a matching gift program. LSSSC has partnered with Double the Donation to make matching gifts simple. Just enter the name of your employer in the tool below. If your employer matches gifts you will be connected to their forms to complete. Don’t leave money on the table — double (or triple) your gift to LSSSC today!
Planned Giving
Planned Giving provides a way to fulfill your charitable and philanthropic intentions with gifts made to Lutheran Social Services of Southern California from your estate after your death in accordance with specific plans you have made during the course of your lifetime.
Stock Giving
Donors may wish to make a gift to Lutheran Social Services of Southern California via electronic transfer. To receive information on how to make your gift via electronic transfer, including bank and routing details, please contact us at (714) 769-9427
Family Foundations
Please contact us at (714) 769-9427 if you have any questions or require additional information about making a gift through a family foundation.
Bequests & Memorial Giving
LSSSC can work with you and/or your financial advisor at any step in the estate planning process whether you’re just starting out or are working with an attorney to draft or update your will, our trusted team will help honor your legacy. We can also work with families to help honor loved ones who have passed through memorial gifts. Email development@lsssc.org to initiate a gift.
Gifts In-kind
In our various programs throughout Southern California, we will take new products of many varieties such as non-perishable food, health & hygiene items, computers, etc. If you have something to donate and need clarification on whether we can use and accept it, please contact us at (714) 769-9427
ACH or Bank Wire Transfer
To make a gift of Stock please reach out to our development team. Gifts of any size are welcome. Consult a tax advisor to learn more about the tax savings and benefits of donating stock. Email development@lsssc.org to initiate a gift.
Volunteer or Donate Your Day
Are you celebrating an upcoming birthday, anniversary, graduation or other special occasion? You can donate your day to Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, and make a customized webpage to share with friends and family through GoFundMe or Facebook Fundraisers (select nonprofit LSSSouthernCalifornia).
Vehicle Donation
Vehicle Donations
Donating a vehicle is a great way to support Lutheran Social Services of Southern California Cars aren’t the only vehicle that you can donate. Motorcycles, boats, RVs, even quads can help Lutheran Social Services of Southern California. We make donating easy.
Call 844-530-GIVE or complete form below
Schedule convenient pick-up
Receive tax deduction
We’re here 7 days a week
Thrivent Choice
Each year members of Thrivent Financial are awarded $25-$5,000 in Choice Dollars which they can designate for distribution to LSSSC at no cost. The gift will come from Thrivent to LSSSC in the member’s name. Donors have until March 31st of the following year to select an organization to receive the Choice Dollars, after which the funds will no longer be available for distribution.
By Internet www.thrivent.com/thriventchoice
Click “log in” at the top right – enter your Thrivent user ID and password
If you aren’t registered – click on “Register Now”
Look for your designated Choice Dollars amount on the right of the screen
Click on “Choice Dollars”
Search the catalog of organizations to find either LSS-SC (Southern California) OR one of our Southern California Area Offices – like LSS-Van Nuys or LSS-San Diego County, etc.
Click on “Direct Choice Dollars Now”
By Phone 800-847-4836
When prompted say, Thrivent Choice
Say or enter your Social Security #
Press 1 to help direct your Thrivent Choice dollars
Press 2 to hear more details about Thrivent Choice
Then a representative will come on and help direct your Choice dollars
Thrivent Action Teams
Twice a year members are eligible for a $250 grant to lead a volunteer driven fundraiser, educational event, or service activity. In addition to the grant money, they also receive a resource kit with, banners, t-shirts, and access to a personalized project webpage. This is a great way to bring together church groups, friends, and family to help build a better community and is available to members 16 and older.
Donors should work with LSSSC or inform them of the service project. The project needs to be approved before the donor applies for the grant. Contact development@lsssc.org to discuss your project for approval and volunteer registration.
Examples of how to raise funds to support LSSSC through a Thrivent Action Team:
Hygiene kit assembly and distribution
Quilting service project
Food drives
Back-to-school drives
Car wash fundraiser
Walkathon
Preparing and serving dinner at one of our sites
Thrivent Grants
Members of Thrivent can create named grants to be distributed to LSSSC. These grants would be awarded to LSSSC directly from the donor. Contact Thrivent for more information.