Donate

Dismas of Vermont is a non-profit and is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3).

In-Kind Donations

Annual Benefit Auctions are held in Hartford, Rutland, and Burlington each spring. Popular auction items include Vacation Getaways, such as summer cottages in Maine or on the Cape, winter ski vacations, or condos in New York or Boston. Past donations include season ski passes, original arts & crafts, gourmet dinners, handyman work, interior painting, carpentry, antiques, fine jewelry, tickets to sporting events (Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Giants, Knicks) and much more.

Bequests

There are a number of ways to bequest funds to Dismas. A simple bequest made by naming Dismas in your will is one way. Setting up a gift annuity to provide you and your family with funding for an agreed period of time with the balance eventually going to Dismas. Irrevocable trusts are another effective way to provide for your family and still support Dismas.

For more information, contact your own attorney or financial advisor. You can also contact Jim Curran, Executive Director, at jim@dismasofvt.org

Stocks & Real Estate

Many donors find it beneficial to donate stocks or real estate to an organization. In addition to making a donation to an important cause, there are often positive tax-savings implications as well. For more information, please contact Jim Curran, Executive Director, at jim@dismasofvt.org

Furnishings for Dismas Houses

Single bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets, pillows, bath towels, paper goods, energy efficient light bulbs, detergent, food, toiletries, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes etc. Contact individual local Dismas staff in Rutland (802) 775-5539, Burlington (802) 658-0381, or in Winooski (802) 655-0300.