Support Us
Chains Interrupted is primarily private donor funded. Every gift helps. Every gift furthers the mission, no matter how big or small. Monetary donations help support our mission through area youth outreach programs like our BRYX program, and continue providing programs and services to organizations in our communities. We welcome monetary donations, as well as donations generated through Elegant Repeats, Stuff Etc. Cedar Rapids and ReVibes in Ely.
Annually we take donations for our “Handbags of Hope” sale, where we sell gently used, high-brand purses from donors who want to help support our mission.
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Ways to Donate
By Mail
PO Box 583
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
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PO Box 444
Waukee, IA 50263
Give What You Do!
You can give what you do. If you're a small business owner, you could give a service or hold you're own mini fundraiser. Get creative and give us a call if you have questions!
Employer Matching Program?
Does your company have an Employer Matching Gifts fund? If they do, that could double your gift! Ask your employer, many companies do!
Consignment
Old furniture, gently used home decor, elegant gowns, upscale and boutique clothing and handbags, these are some of the ways you can support Chains Interrupted. Your donations can be brought to Stuff Etc., Elegant Repeats in Cedar Rapids or ReVibes in Ely. Each store is willing to sell your gently used and new items and provide a donation to Chains Interrupted.
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Just tell them you’d like proceeds to benefit Chains Interrupted. For more information or for a tax receipt for your donation, contact us.
Estate Planning
Stock Donations
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You can give appreciated assets like stocks or mutual funds. By donating them directly to Chains Interrupted you can avoid capital gains tax! WIN!
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We’re a 501(c)3 charitable organization, so if you’re over age 70 ½, you can give Qualified Charitable Distributions directly from your IRA and Beneficiary IRA accounts (also tax free)!
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If you’re currently taking the required minimum distributions from your IRA, you can distribute those funds directly to Chains Interrupted; again, tax free!
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If you’re over 59 ½, and have had your ROTH for at least 5 years, you can give from your ROTH, tax free!
Of course, we recommend you consult your tax and financial advisor to see if any of these options would be beneficial for you.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations to Chains Interrupted go a long way. With your donations, we support multiple programs and services including:
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Our BRYX (Building Resilience in Youth against eXploitation): This program equips organizations working with youth to identify and assist those who have experienced the deep and complex trauma from human trafficking. The BRYX program includes implementing a screening tool (in development) in organizations serving high-risk youth and educating staff on how to serve this specific population of victimization.
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Education initiatives: the General Public, Schools, Hotel/Motels, Real Estate professionals, Medical Personnel, and Financial Institutions.
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The UnChainEd Coalition: a community coalition that meets quarterly to offer networking, education, updates and opportunities to take action
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Continued growth of our reach and access to other partner organizations to help assist trafficking survivors
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**We work hard to keep our overhead expenses as minimal as possible so the majority of donations go directly to raise awareness, ultimately preventing victimization.
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Many employers provide a matching donation. Please check with your organization when you donate!
Urgent Physical Needs for the Kids we Serve.
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Feminine hygiene products – this is a HUGE need as we are aware of many girls unable to attend school during their cycle due to not having these products
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Gift cards to purchase emergency clothing for children coming out of a human trafficking situation (Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, Ross, Stuff Etc., Goodwill)
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Basic hygiene products (brushes, combs, soap, shampoo/conditioner [especially ethnic products], lotions, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.)
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School supplies
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Snacks for groups
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Gift cards to purchase fresh snacks (fruit, donuts, orange juice, milk, etc.) (Walmart, Aldi)
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Boxed desserts (at least 2 of each kind helps) (brownies, cookies, bars, cakes, etc.)
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Bags of chips (individually wrapped small bags or large bags)
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Velveeta cheese (to make nachos)
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Individually wrapped desserts (Little Debbies, mini muffins, donut sticks, fruit snacks, etc.)
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2 liters of soda (at least 2 of each kind helps)
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Large bottles of juice (gallon is best) (Hawaiian Punch, Apple Juice, Tampico, Arizona, Ocean Spray, etc.)
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Individual boxes of Capri Sun, Kool-Aid jammers, Hi-C, etc.
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Small paper plates
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16 oz or smaller disposable cups
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Plastic forks
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Napkins
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Life Recovery Bible for Teens - Geared for teens who struggle with trauma and substance abuse with devotions from licensed psychologists and counselors
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LIVE: Holy Bible - Many youth like the colorful notes, helpful maps and verse explanations, and practical applications
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Value Outreach Bible – For the young person who prefers just a plain Bible in order to draw their own conclusions
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Fresh Start Bible - This Bible is intended for new believers to help them build a foundation and get basic questions answered
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Our CEO works as a volunteer chaplain at Linn County Juvenile Detention Center. The teens there are requesting Bibles at an astounding rate!
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