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Donate Now!
SOC operates through donations and
financial support from the community and local businesses. We are
a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization, so your donations are tax deductible.
Please support us through monetary donations, or through gifts of
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Donate by Credit Card
or Check
You may donate much needed funds in a few easy clicks by selecting
the Donate button below. This will take you to our Secure Donation
Page at PayPal where you may use your credit card or existing PayPal
account.
Alternatively, you can mail your personal check, payable to Services
for Older Citizens, to:
SOC Donations
17150 Waterloo
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
To donate by phone, or if you have questions, contact Emily Schwartz
at 313.882.9600, ext. 250. Online donations will immediately receive
a printable email receipt. Mailed or phoned-in donations will receive
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Donate Cell Phones
and Used Printer Cartridges
 Cell
Phones
SOC is seeking donations of inactive cell phones in good working
order to be used in connection with the 911 Phone Redistribution
Program. Cell phones are made available to seniors who wish to
have a 911 emergency phone for safety reasons. Drop cell phones
off at the SOC office, 17150 Waterloo in Grosse Pointe.
 Laser/Toner/Printer
Ink Cartridges
SOC is participating in a recycling program that turns empty ink
jet, laser cartridges, and non-working cell phones into new technology.
We can get new computers, printers, digital cameras and software
for these recycled items. Drop off at the SOC office, 17150 Waterloo
in Grosse Pointe.
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Donate Lending Closet
Items
 Medical
Equipment Lending Closet Items
SOC maintains a lending closet of medical equipment and supplies
that seniors may borrow at no charge. If you have equipment that
you no longer use, we would be delighted to add it to our lending
closet. Medical items in constant need are:
- Adult male guards
- Adult disposable briefs
- Feminine pads
- Latex disposable gloves
- Underpads
- Large hand held magnifying glasses
- Support hosiery stockings
- Liquid nutritional supplements
To make arrangements to bring your items in, please call 313.882.9600,
ext. 246.
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Program Items Wish
List
Our daily programs benefit from your new and gently used items. Every
item on the wish list that you can donate is one less strain on our
budget. Items on our wish list include:
- Table centerpieces - season appropriate
- Tea bags - individually wrapped
- Hot chocolate - individual packets
- Regular coffee
- Packaged cookies
- Wrapped candy
- Nuts
- Paper towels
- Tissues
- Stamps
- Lawn waste bags (autumn only)
To make arrangements to bring your items in, please call 313.882.9600,
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Donate Your Car
Your old car can mean new opportunities and benefits for SOC and our
clients! When you donate your used car, boat or RV to Charity Motors
and select Services for Older Citizens as the beneficiary, 70% of
the sale price of your vehicle goes directly to SOC services. In
addition, the records and all the title work are handled by Charity
Motors which is a cost savings to SOC.
- Vehicle need not run
- IRS forms provided
- Free, timely pickup
- Appraisal guide values available
- Boats and real estate accepted
- All items are 100% tax deductible
For more info, please call SOC at 313.882.9600.
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Consider Including
SOC in Your Will
Your bequest can ensure our services are here for years to
come. Please call us at 313.882.9600 for more information.
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