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El Buen Samaritano continues to expand the number of services to reach working-poor Hispanic families. Your financial support of these programs helps families to move to a more stable life.

We provide a hand up, not a hand-out. Our clients are active agents in their own betterment. Through the practical help they receive, they work to transform their lives and participate more fully in the community.

Your gift, no matter the size, helps create the partnership between El Buen Samaritano and the people we serve.

Ways to give:

Make a secure online donation today.

Planned Giving

Leave a Lasting Legacy

By including El Buen Samaritano in your will, you help to ensure the future of our mission to provide a hand up to Austin's underserved families.

Your gift is a lasting and vital way to help others. Your support helps us ensure an enduring legacy for generations to come.

If you have included El Buen Samaritano as a beneficiary in your will, please let us know. Otherwise, your attorney or financial advisor will be able to assist you with various ways to add El Buen Samaritano to your will.

If you have questions about Planned Giving or Endowment Gifts, please contact Erica Solis, Development Associate, at (512) 439-0745 or esolis@elbuen.org.

Stock Giving

Gifts of appreciated securities (stocks) are a popular alternative to making a cash gift as they may offer you additional tax advantages. In addition to receiving an income tax deduction for the full market value of the securities, you may also avoid capital gains on the appreciation of your stocks. If your donated securities are used to fund a charitable trust or gift annuity there may be estate and gift tax advantages as well.

To make such a gift, do not sell the stock and donate the proceeds, as this will jeopardize your tax benefits. Instead, notify your broker of your intention and contact Erica Solis, Development Associate. When you contact us, please be prepared to provide your broker’s name and telephone number, the name of the stock and number of shares you wish to contribute. We will then contact your broker. You will be notified of the contribution deduction based on the date of your securities transfer.

For questions or more information on making a gift of stock, please email Erica Solis, Development Associate.

Community and Business Giving

Corporations, local businesses and community organizations partner with El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission to provide much-needed funds for the valuable services and programs we offer to underserved families.

Randalls Good Neighbor Program

Take advantage of the Randalls Good Neighbor Program. Sign up and Randalls will direct a percentage of your total purchase to El Buen Samaritano. Our account number is 356. For more information about the program, visit them online or contact the courtesy booth at any Randalls store.

Give Realty Program

If you are in the process of selling or buying a home and would like to benefit El Buen Samaritano, contact Give Realty, an Austin real estate company that gives 25 percent of the comission from the sale or purchase of a home to the charity of the buyer or seller's choice.

Donate items

Donate New & Gently Used Items

Many families come to El Buen Samaritano with very little, if any, of their possessions. When a survivor flees their home, too often they are forced to leave during a moment of crisis and with nothing but a few personal belongings. Community donations of new and gently used items help provide for a family's basic needs – and are an important first step in helping survivors start over. When a survivor can have their basic needs met, they can focus on beginning to heal, physically and emotionally.

Food Pantry List:

Macaroni Boxes 5.5 oz
Cereal boxes12 oz
Oatmeal 1 Lb.
Pancake Mix Box 16 oz
Spaghetti bags 1 lb.
Tuna Cans 12oz and 6oz
Fruit Can 15oz
Vegetables Can 14.5oz
Vegetables Soups
Spaghetti Sauce Can 15oz
Tomato Sauce Can 15oz

When you purchase a new car or retire an old one, consider donating the vehicle to El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission. We benefit by receiving a cash donation to fund our programs and services for the community. You benefit by reducing your taxable income and avoiding the costs associated with selling your car – all while supporting an organization you believe in.

We will arrange timely pick-up of your vehicle and provide documentation for your tax-deductible donation. Donating your vehicle provides us with a resale opportunity through Charitable Auto Recycling.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicle Donation

What can I donate?

We accept most cars, trucks, vans, fleet vehicles, trailers, boats and recreational vehicles, either running or not. (Exceptions include older vehicles whose value would not offset the cost of towing.)

Is my donation tax deductible?

Yes, El Buen Samaritano is classified with the IRS as non-profit 501 (c)3 charitable organization which makes your donation tax deductible to the full extent of the law. However, individual tax situations are different, so please check with your tax professional to determine how you may benefit from your donation.

What do I need to do to donate my vehicle?

When you have the keys and the title on hand, contact Erica Solis, Development Associate. If you do not have the papers, contact us and we can help you.

How is the value of my car determined?

The majority of vehicles donated to El Buen Samaritano are auctioned through our partnership with Charitable Auto Recycling. In accordance with IRS tax laws, donors who would like a tax deduction can claim the auction value of the vehicle, which will be provided to you by El Buen Samaritano once the car has been successfully sold.

How will the car be picked up?

We will make arrangements to have your vehicle towed, free of charge, to Charitable Auto Recycling.

How long will it take to pick up my car?

Once we have all the necessary information, our tow service will contact you within 24 to 48 business hours to schedule a pick up.

Tribute Gifts

If your donation is in honor or in memory of someone, please provide us with the contact information of the person you wish to notify of your generous contribution.

Employee Charitable Campaigns

Food Drives

Food donations support our food pantry. Currently, we can accept dry goods, canned food. Please see the food pantry wish list.

Themed Drives

Do you like to cook? Selling food to your co-workers in benefit of El Buen Samaritano’s programs is a great way to raise money.

If you wish to hold a donation drive to benefit El Buen Samaritano and our clients, please contact Erica Solis, Development Associate.

Host a Fundraiser

We are privileged to welcome the support of community members who take it upon themselves to host an event to benefit El Buen Samaritano. By taking on a fundraising project, the host (an individual, business, family or group in the community) assumes all responsibility for creating and producing the event. There are guidelines for hosting a community fundraiser and an information form we ask fundraisers to submit to El Buen Samaritano so we can recognize your efforts and offer support if we are able.

By choosing El Buen Samaritano as a beneficiary of your upcoming event, you not only raise much needed funds but also bring awareness to the community about the help available to underserved families in Austin.

If you wish to host your own community fundraiser, please contact Erica Solis, Development Associate.