Other Ways to Give

Every donation, no matter the size, helps. Every Volunteer, no matter the time, helps. Thank You!

why donating to north star reach makes such a huge impact

Donating to North Star Reach can make a significant impact for several reasons:

  1. Support for Children with Serious Illnesses: North Star Reach provides vital programs and services for children facing life-threatening illnesses, helping them find joy and hope during difficult times.

  2. Unique Camp Experience: The camp offers a supportive environment where children can connect with peers who understand their challenges, fostering friendships and building resilience.

  3. Specialized Medical Care: Donations help fund specialized medical support, ensuring that children can safely participate in camp activities while receiving necessary care.

  4. Family Support: North Star Reach not only serves the children but also supports their families, offering respite and a community of understanding and shared experiences.

  5. Quality Programming: Contributions help maintain and improve the quality of programs, activities, and facilities, enhancing the overall experience for campers.

  6. Inspiring Resilience: The camp focuses on personal growth, empowering children to overcome challenges and develop lifelong coping skills.

  7. Community Impact: Your donation contributes to building a stronger community, as North Star Reach connects families, volunteers, and supporters in a shared mission of hope and healing.

  8. Tax Deductible: As a nonprofit organization, donations to North Star Reach are tax-deductible, providing financial benefits to donors while supporting a worthy cause.

By donating to North Star Reach, you’re helping create memorable experiences and lasting positive changes in the lives of children and families facing significant challenges.

EVERY DONATION HELPS!

As North Star Reach moves toward a sustainable future to provide transformative camp experiences to children with serious illnesses and their families, individual donations continue to be a critical foundation to an aspirational fundraising goal in the coming years.
MAKE A DONATION

Every donation, no matter the size, helps. Thank You.

Tax-deductible gifts can be made via our online giving page.

See if your employer will match your donation! Visit the Charity Navigator website to see if your employer offers an Employee Match.

Other Ways to Give to North Star Reach

Partner Opportunities

Looking for ways to showcase your corporate citizenship or boost employee engagement? Please contact Director of Camping, Patrick Smith (patrick@northstarreach.org) to learn more about our partnership opportunities.

Shop our “Wish List” of items on Amazon.com and have them shipped to our camp headquarters at 1200 University Camp Drive, Pinckney, MI 48169.
View Amazon Wish List

Thrivent Choice®-Enrolled Organization

Through the Thrivent programs, we are eligible to receive grant dollars, fee-free donations, and support from Thrivent Action Team service projects.

To learn more about Thrivent’s membership benefits and generosity programs visit thrivent.com/generosity.
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Gifts In-Kind

Have an item you’d like to donate? From construction materials to trucks and boats (and, of course, smaller items), we welcome gifts if they match a current need. Please email us at info@northstarreach.org if you have an item to donate.

If you’d like to donate cash toward an item on our Wish List, please visit our donation page (and be sure to add a note about your gift in the “Additional Comments” field).
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Give While You Shop

You can also benefit North Star Reach when you shop at Kroger. Please visit our Shop & Give page.
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Support a Campership

$2,500 covers the cost of a single camp session for one camper at our medically supported camp. Or, if you’d like to make a multi-year “Campership” pledge, please fill out and mail this Campership Pledge Form (PDF). You can make a donation directly online by visiting our Donate page.
Download Pledge Form (PDF)

Recurring Donations

Recurring gifts help North Star Reach sustain our ongoing camp operations.

Visit our Donate page to make a recurring gift. Once you arrive on the page, scroll down and select the “Recurring” button under “Donation Frequency.” You can choose to make your gift recur weekly, monthly, or annually, then choose a date to end your commitment.
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