Donations
Invest in Opportunity. Create Lasting Change.
Every gift helps remove barriers to education, employment, and economic mobility.
When you invest in the Community Outreach Coalition, you’re investing in stronger students, stronger families, stronger workplaces, and stronger communities.
Choose How You Want to Make an Impact
One-Time Giving
A one-time donation supports COC’s greatest areas of need, allowing us to respond quickly to community needs while investing in innovative programs that change lives.
Ways to Give:
- Online Donation
- CashApp
- Check
- Employer Matching Gifts
Monthly Giving
- $10/month – Supplies for hands-on STEM and Learning Garden activities.
- $25/month – College and career exploration experiences for students.
- $50/month – Workforce training and career coaching for adults.
- $100/month – Expand access to education, employment, and economic mobility for individuals and families throughout Hampton Roads.
Some of the most impactful gifts never come from a checkbook.
Many donors can make a greater impact by giving assets instead of cash. Depending on your circumstances, these gifts may provide significant tax advantages while helping expand opportunity across Hampton Roads. We encourage donors to consult their financial or tax advisor before making complex gifts.
You can support COC through:
Appreciated Stocks & Mutual Funds
Donate appreciated securities and potentially avoid capital gains taxes while maximizing your charitable impact.
Real Estate
Donate residential, commercial, or undeveloped property to create lasting community impact.
Land & Agricultural Property
Transform unused land into opportunities that support education, workforce development, and community initiatives.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
Recommend a grant to COC through your donor-advised fund as part of your long-term charitable giving strategy.
IRA & Retirement Gifts
Qualified charitable distributions and beneficiary designations can help support COC while meeting your philanthropic and financial goals.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Leave a lasting legacy by including Community Outreach Coalition in your will, trust, or estate plan.
Corporate Sponsorships
Partner with Purpose
Businesses play a vital role in expanding opportunity throughout our region.
Whether sponsoring an event, investing in workforce development, supporting STEM education, or becoming a year-round partner, your organization can help remove barriers while demonstrating its commitment to the community.
Other Ways to Give
Support COC through the giving platforms you already use.
- PayPal Giving
- Kroger Community Rewards
- Amazon wish list
- Workplace Giving Campaigns
- Employer Matching Gifts
- Discover a career.
- Earn a credential.
- Explore college.
- Build confidence.
- Grow fresh food.
- Secure employment.
- Create a brighter future.
“Because when barriers come down, opportunities open up.”
