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Thank you for your interest in partnering with CSS to support children and adults with autism and other complex developmental delays. Monetary and in-kind contributions from private donors help CSS deliver quality, innovative programs and services, including the Annual Fall Festival, Annual Consumer Olympics, Annual Ocean City Beach Vacation, Annual Children's Summer Camp, and end-of-year holiday activities, not funded by state and local government but that elevate our consumers' quality of life. CSS welcomes your service, time and financial support.

CSS is a nonprofit charitable organization under Maryland law and Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Please visit our financial report page for more information.

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CFC #78048

United Way of the National Capital Area ID#8394

CSS can now accept online donations!

Please click the "Donate" button on the left or below to make a contribution to CSS. You will be taken to our check-out page that is secure and simple to navigate.

You can also donate to CSS by mailing a check to

ATTN: Accounts Receivable Dept.
Community Support Services, Inc.
9075 Comprint Ct.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877

To speak with someone about donating or for more information, please contact Ashley Parker, Communications Coordinator, at (301) 926-2300 ext. 220

 

CSS Funds and their descriptions

General Fund
This fund supports operating expenses, program expenses, and other needs.

Andrew Bozarth Memorial Fund
The Andrew Bozarth Memorial Fund helps finance special programs, including birthday, graduation, and holiday parties, for children and adults with significant developmental disabilities in financial need. The fund also provides monetary support to individuals who cannot afford the full cost of community recreational outings, including the annual Ocean City, MD, beach vacation, and memberships to program and activities they personally enjoy.

Alice G. Ingram Fund
The Alice G. Ingram Memorial Fund awards summer and holiday camp scholarships to children with significant developmental disabilities in financial need. The Ingram Fund gives children, ages five to 20, the ability to participate in a wide variety of constructive, community-based, social & recreational programs and provides support to these individuals and their families during extended school breaks.

Specialized Transportation Fund
CSS Specialized Transportation Fund helps finance the acquisition of new-model, seven-passenger minivans, which CSS uses to deliver a range of both vital and quality-of-life services to children and adults with significant developmental disabilities. In addition to keeping the agency's fleet current, the fund disburses dollars for protection and maintenance, in keeping with State law and safe practice.

Also, please consider donating the proceeds from your recently sold used vehicle to CSS. All funds donated will be used to help CSS purchase a brand new automobile.

Capital Expansion Fund
This fund supports capital expansion projects and physical capacity building (such as home renovations, building additions, accesibility modifications, etc.) needed to enhance service delivery to present consumers and give the agency increased capacity to meet future autism community needs, which are expected to increase significantly in coming years.

Ocean City Vacation Fund
Each year, CSS takes over 25 individuals to Ocean City, MD for a vacation. For many of the individuals who participate, it is often the first time they ever see the ocean, or even have a vacation trip. The majority of the individuals CSS takes to Ocean City are participants in our residential services program, and all of these individuals live below the federal poverty line and cannot afford the cost (approximately $500 per person for a four day stay) of the trip. This special trip is funded almost exclusively by private donations. Make your gift today to send one person or more to Ocean City, or contribute towards the fund to send individuals to Ocean City for many more years to come!

In-Kind Giving Opportunities

Thrift Store
The CSS Thrift Store, staffed by adult consumers, is in need of clothing, sports equipment, games and other items in new or good condition. Donations may be dropped off at the CSS Resource Center. When you contribute, you will receive a receipt as proof of your giving. The store, which provides vocational learning opportunities for many of our adult consumers, is open for shopping to all supporters from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Household items/Personal Products
New or in good condition, including: glasses; plates; bowls; silverware; pots & pans; bakeware; popcorn machines; picture frames; towels and wash cloths; linens; blankets; stacking chairs; furniture; and appliances, as well as personal products like soap, shampoos, scented body washes and lotions, hairbrushes and combs, etc.

Recreational Supplies
New or in good condition, including: arts & craft supplies; basketballs; soccer balls; board games and puzzles (complete with all pieces); bicycles of all sizes; tricycles; roller skates; trampolines; billiard table; and pinball machine.

Tickets/Special Event donations
Our supported individuals love to participate in community events and outings. Donations of tickets to movies, concerts, sporting events, local plays, and holiday shows are greatly appreciated and very much enjoyed!

Workplace Giving

CSS is a part of the United Way of the National Capital Area giving program. Our ID# is 8394. CSS is also a part of the CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) and our designation # is 78048.

Are you employed by an organization that offers matching funds for contributions to educational institutions/nonprofits? If so, please consider applying for matching funds when making your contribution to CSS. You can send your matching forms to Ashley Parker, Communications Coordinator.