Named funds allow you, the donor, to establish a fund within The Skills Foundation in honor of an organization or individual, or to honor the memory of someone close to your heart. A portion of the interest income each year is used to benefit the individuals Skills serves. Together, the donor and Skills staff choose a meaningful way to allocate the funds, while at the same time supporting Skills' mission. Donors may also designate the Skills Foundation as a beneficiary of memorial donations made in lieu of flowers sent to the funeral home. Each donor receives a letter of thanks with a receipt for income tax purposes.

This new scholarship provides tuition assistance for individuals with disabilities who want to pursue their dreams of obtaining college degrees at technical and vocational schools. By donating to this scholarship fund, you will help decrease the financial burden of pursuing higher education so that many motivated individuals can gain employment and be financially independent.

Annual gifts establish opportunities to buy special equipment such as orthopedic devices or communications boards. By supporting The Skills Foundation with an annual gift, no matter what size, you will become a member of a core group of people who truly change lives. Every penny of your annual gift will be designated to improve the quality of someone's life. There will be no administrative cost attached to annual gifts made to The Skills Foundation. For example, your contribution of $2.50 per week (the cost of a cup of coffee a day) would mean the world to us and to the people we support.