Supporting the Mission of Second Chance


Second Chances rarely occur by chance. Private contributions from individuals and organizations in the San Diego community are needed for us to continue to help people achieve self-sufficiency.

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to support the work of Second Chance

Planned Giving

Because Second Chance is a non-profit organization, gifts are tax-deductible as permitted by law and can take a number of forms as noted below. Always advise with your tax attorney or estate planner.

Cash Gifts

This is the most immediate and impactful way in which to give to Second Chance. You can deduct a cash gift for income tax purposes in the year in which you contribute it. Your cash gifts are deductible up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income for the taxable year, and any excess is deductible over the next five years.

Stock Gifts

Gifts of appreciated securities and mutual funds can be extremely beneficial ~ to both Second Chance and the donor.  Gifts of marketable stocks or mutual fund shares that have appreciated can have an immediate impact on Second Chance ~ and also create an immediate income tax deduction for you based on the assets' current value and because there is no capital gains tax when you make the gift, you save on taxes twice.

Gifts of Real Estate

If you own property that is fully paid off and has appreciated in value, an outright gift to Second Chance may be the simplest solution.  You can deduct the fair market value of your gift, avoid all capital gains taxes and remove that asset from your taxable estate. You can transfer the deed of your home or land to Second Chance now and keep the right to use the property for your lifetime and that of your spouse.

Your property opens the door to a unique giving opportunity: donate the property to Second Chance, either now or whenever you no longer need it.  You can give the property outright, place it in trust, retain the use of it for life or give it by will.  All of these methods will enable you to enjoy personal financial benefits while supporting our work in a meaningful way.

Matching Gifts

Personal gifts made by individuals to Second Chance may be matched by businesses and corporations. Matching gifts are an important source of funds for non-profit organizations.  They also are an increasingly important way for companies to allow employees to direct a portion of their employer's income to support the charity of their choice with a financial contribution.

Gift matching procedures can vary from company to company.

Pledged Gifts

Gifts may be made in annual installments of cash or stock, enabling donors to be recognized for a larger amount than a one-time donation might permit. * Annual Gifts installments may be paid once-a-month over 12 months. * Capital Campaign Gifts installments may be paid over a five-year period. * Endowment Fund Gifts.  Multi-year pledge payment installments can be arranged according to the donor's wishes.

Solicitation 

Second Chance does not solicit donations using door-to-door solicitors or magazine sales.  If you are approached by an individual purporting to be from Second Chance, please do not donate to that individual.  Please call local law enforcement to report a fraudulent solicitor.

In Kind Donations

Second Chance also excepts “In Kind” donations of services, supplies, career clothing, etc.  Please click the link for the wish list below for more information on the types of things Second Chance needs.  Please contact Second Chance at 619-234-8888 to arrange the details of the donation.

  • $10 Food Cards from Food 4 Less
  • New under garments men/women (all sizes)
  • Deodorant for men/women
  • Feminine products such as Kotex and Tampax (light, medium & heavy)
  • Hair brushes & combs
  • Tooth Paste/ tooth Brushes (medium & hard)
  • Bus Passes/Tokens
  • Disposable Razors
  • Women’s nylons sheer black/flesh (all sizes)
  • White, beige & light color blouses (all sizes)
  • Black and navy blue women pumps (sizes 7 through 11)
  • Men's dress white shirts (medium, large, x large, 2x)
  • Men's black and dark brown shoes (all sizes)
  • Solid black, navy blue & brown men’s ties
  • Men's suites: black, navy blue, gray & brown
  • Women’s professional attire
  • Men’s socks- black & brown
  • Bath towels
  • Laundry detergent
  • Household items/furniture/appliances: bedding, beds, kitchenware, refrigerators, microwaves, dishes, etc.
  • Tools, equipment and supplies: weed whackers, shovels, brooms, paint rollers, sunscreen, paint, garbage bags, gloves, cleansers, etc.