Together We Can!
At Santa Maria Urban Ministry, every dollar you invest goes to work in the community — immediately and measurably. You are not donating to an organization. You are investing in a neighborhood. Every dollar you put in generates more than five in return. And neighborhoods that invest in themselves change.
Why Give? You Make It Possible.
For every dollar you invest, Santa Maria generates more than five dollars in community impact. That is not a marketing claim. That is the budget. Your investment puts food on tables, returns real dollars to working families through free tax preparation — more than $250,000 last year alone — opens doors to employment through language and literacy programs, and builds the kind of neighborhood where people take care of each other. Five to one. Because that is what a real investment looks like.
Giving is Easy
Your gift can be made quickly and with confidence through our secure portal:
- Choose your gift amount
- Select your giving type (one-time or monthly)
- Select options like adding an honoree or making your gift anonymous.
- Donate with confidence using your credit card, ACH, or even directly from your DAF.
Santa Maria’s community members do not just receive — they contribute. Many of our most dedicated volunteers are neighbors who first came to us for support. The people you invest in invest right back. That is what transformation looks like. Your gift is the catalyst. You are part of Santa Maria.
Additional Ways to Give
Check
At any time, you can write a check to Santa Maria Urban Ministry and mail it to:
778 S. Almaden Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
Matching Gifts
Double your impact through employer’s giving programs.
Honor & Memorial Gifts
Celebrate or remember someone special with a gift in their name.
Securities
Donating stocks & other appreciated assets can have many advantages. Contact us for details.
Wire & ACH
Sending money directly from your bank is simple and easy. Contact us for simple instructions.
Planned Giving
No matter who you are, you can leave a legacy of compassion through planned giving.
Thank you. Together, we’re building a stronger tomorrow.
Santa Maria Urban Ministry is a 501(c)(3)
Tax ID number 91-1811780
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