Donations

Donations change the lives of the 12-18 residents served each year along with their families and loved ones. Your donation(s) allow us to care for the terminally ill who have the greatest need and the fewest options. Our Home relies primarily on community support, individual donations, grants and fundraising. A gift may be made in the memory of a loved one or to acknowledge a special occasion.

Financial Donations may be made by:

•  Check
•  Credit card (MasterCard, Discover, Visa) for local processing
•  Paypal (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover) via this website
•  If you donate through United Way, you may request your donation be designated to The Schenectady Community Home, Inc.
•  Eligible for GE Matching program; we are listed as Schenectady Community Home, Inc. a/k/a The Joan Nicole Prince Home
•  If your employer matches gifts, please enclose form.

ALL GIFTS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE, and a letter/receipt will be mailed to you.

Wishlist

• Postage stamps
• Copy paper - 20 lb. white & color; 24 lb. white
• Office supplies:
      • Business cards (ivory) for inkjet 
      • Address labels (white) 1" x 2 3/4"
      • Tape - scotch & masking
      • 3-ring binders
      • Ink cartridges - HP LaserJet 12A, Canon 5 (black), Canon 8 (color)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pump hand soap
• Cascade dishwasher detergent
• Fragrance-free laundry detergent
• Clorox wipes
• Tall kitchen bags - 13 gallon
• Food storage bags
• Unscented hygiene wipes (thick baby-style wipes)
• Depends - all sizes
• Gift cards - OfficeMax, Staples, WalMart, Target
• Distilled water
• Flexible straws
• Services:
      • Carpet cleaning
      • Snow plowing & snow blowing
      • Home repairs

"Words can never express my gratitude and that of my family for the love shown to my mom over the last month.  Your ministry to the dying and their families is an unbelievable gift and truly one of God’s most special blessings.”

-          Cindy Zielaskowski, Daughter

Scotia, NY