how to help
Assistance Dogs of the West counts on our broad community of support for invaluable resources.
ADW Board and Advisory Council members provide professional and financial assistance towards program growth. Please contact the ADW Executive Director for more information about these positions.
ADW Youth Board members provide perspective, program support and fund raising assistance. Youth Board members serve one year terms.
ADW Community Partners provide in-kind contributions of products and services. Please contact the ADW Executive Director for more information about these opportunities.
ADW Corporate Partners provide financial resources. Please contact the ADW Executive Director for more information about these opportunities.
ADW Capital Campaign Committee members support the strategy and development in the search for the perfect ADW Headquarters Training Facility site, design and fund raising.
ADW Volunteers provide administrative, development/fundraising, marketing and general program support. Please see the Volunteer Section for more information.
ADW Puppy Raisers help socialize our dogs through providing weekend homes. Please see the Puppy Raiser section for more information.
ADW Family and Friends members constitute the foundation of ADW support. They receive the ADW newsletter, invitations to all events and educational programs, and reserved seating at the annual Graduation ceremony.
donate
Whatever your capacity to give, there is a way for you to help Assistance Dogs of the West (ADW). Many of the ways to give are listed here. Please contact us at 1.866.986.3489 to learn more or find out how you can tailor a gift to your interests.
Donate Online:
Making a donation through our website is easy and secure.
Donate by Mail:
Mail your contribution to ADW, PO Box 31027, Santa Fe, NM 87594.
Donate by Phone:
Call us at 1.866.986.3489 and our staff will take your donation over the phone.
Text to Give:
Text keyword “ADW” to number 41518 to make a $10 donation from your cellphone.
Planned Giving:
Leave a legacy that will help create compassionate youth leaders and compassionate communities by making a planned gift to Assistance Dogs of the West. You will also be eligible for membership in the ADW Legacy Society. Please call our office to learn more.
Gifts of Stock:
Donating appreciated securities can have greater tax benefits than donating cash. Call our office to learn how.
Grant Sponsorship:
When you or your organization provide significant financial support to a specific education or client program you will receive periodic updates. You also have the chance to name an assistance dog!
Workplace Giving:
Assistance Dogs of the West is eligible for participation in some State Employee Giving Campaigns. If your company participates in a United Way or other workplace giving campaign inquire about writing in a contribution for ADW.
Employee Gift Matching:
Many companies match their employees’ charitable donations. Ask your human resources department about gift matching procedures.
Donate Your Vehicle:
You can donate your vehicle to ADW. There may be tax benefits for donating your car, truck, recreational vehicle or boat.
Purchase a Book:
Sales of the children’s books Nito’s Tale, Nito and Chloe, Nito and Chloe Get an Invitation and Nito and Chloe love Carrots by Judith Newton with illustrations by Sue Blackburn benefit ADW. View and purchase books at the ADW Webstore.
MissionFish:
Buy or sell items on eBay and fundraise for Assistance Dogs of the West. Our MissionFish ID number is 21808.
GoodSearch:
You can raise money for a cause when you search the internet. Visit www.goodsearch.com to get started.
Shop the ADW Webstore for great gift items in support of a great program.


