Support the Good Shepherd Mediation Program
Overview
Good Shepherd Mediation Program offers several opportunities for people wishing to support our programs and services. Many people choose to take our mediation training and volunteer their time and skills mediating cases. Other individuals, corporations, and foundations, through their financial support, enable us to expand our mediation services in the community.
Please take a moment to explore the ways you can help us increase peace, reconciliation, and social justice in our community. Whether you choose to donate your time by becoming a volunteer mediator or share financial resources, you make a difference to Good Shepherd Mediation Program and the community.
Financial Support
Be a part of Good Shepherd Mediation Program. Donate Today.
Financial support from families, friends, and the community enables Good Shepherd Mediation Program to continue to provide free and inexpensive mediation services to the people in our community. Our mission of ensuring peace in our community cannot be achieved without this support.
Donations can be made to Good Shepherd Mediation Program in a variety of ways:
Make a Donation
Your contribution can be made by check (made payable to Good Shepherd Mediation Program) or by utilizing our website to make a secure online donation. Donate Today
United Way
Donor Choice number 795.
Combined Federal Campaign
Federal employees can donate by selecting Good Shepherd Mediation Program number 36016.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable gift donations made by their employees. If you work for a matching gift company, be sure to obtain and complete the necessary form to multiply your gift.
Remember us when you make Amazon purchases
Go to www.phillymediators.org and click on the Amazon icon. Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to Good Shepherd Mediation Program with no additional cost to you.
Bequests
Bequests help to secure the future of our mission. Your Will can be a creative vehicle through which you invest in the future of Good Shepherd Mediation Program.
Life Insurance
One of the simplest ways to make a significant gift is to designate Good Shepherd Mediation Program as the beneficiary of all or a portion of the proceeds of a life insurance policy. You can thereby make a gift that may ultimately be larger than its cost while enjoying favorable tax advantages.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A charitable gift annuity offers you an opportunity to support Good Shepherd Mediation Program while receiving valuable tax benefits and fixed income payments at above market rates.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match charitable donations made by their employees. If you work for a matching gift company, be sure to obtain and complete the necessary form to multiply your gift.
Securities
A gift of appreciated securities to Good Shepherd Mediation Program may be the optimal way to provide a significant contribution while realizing tax savings.
Recycling Program
We recycle empty ink and laser printer cartridges, as well as old cell phones through a program with Recycle First. We simply place the item in an envelope, mail it, and receive a check at the end of each month. This is a great way to help us raise funds. If you would like to support us through this program send us an e-mail at gsmediation@phillymediators.org and let us know. Envelopes can be sent to your home or office for your convenience.
Volunteer Mediators
Volunteer Mediators are invaluable to our mission. Get Involved
Good Shepherd Mediation Program offers trainings throughout the year for those who wish to volunteer their time as a mediator. Our trainings range from basic to advanced. We have both adult and youth volunteer mediators. Our mediators come from every field and walk of life. Please consider becoming a volunteer mediator for Good Shepherd Mediation Program.
For more information on becoming a volunteer mediator for Good Shepherd Mediation Program, please contact Rivkeh Ahmad at 215-843-5413, extension 28.
