Gifts That Make A Difference

Here, belonging wouldn't be possible without our community of generous donors. Each gift helps to create valuable relationships, provide a loving and caring home, expand social circles, and build and maintain life-long skills for individuals with intellectual disabilities. There are lots of ways to give, we hope you'll select the one that is perfect for you.

Online Gifts

Giving to Peaceful Living is simple, safe, and secure using our online portal.

Other Ways to Give

In addition to giving gifts online, you can give to Peaceful Living in a variety of other ways.

Checks

Checks may be sent to:

Peaceful Living Attn: Development 569 Yoder Road Harleysville, PA 19438

Credit Cards

In addition to giving a credit card gift online, you can also give a gift by calling the Development Office at (610) 287-1200, ext. 2035. We accept MasterCard, Visa, AmEx, and Discover.

Donor Advised Funds

To give a gift from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF), click below and enter the name of the institution where your DAF is held. This will direct you to your login page.

Matching Gifts

Matching gifts are a great way to increase your support without additional out-of-pocket expense to you. Hundreds of companies and corporate foundations match gifts to nonprofit institutions, like Peaceful Living. You can double the impact of your gift by notifying your employer of your donation!

Non-Cash Gifts

  • Thoughtful planning to create your legacy can provided benefits for you, your loved ones, and Peaceful Living now and/or later.

    By including Peaceful Living in your will or trust, naming Peaceful Living as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy , or taking advantage of other giving opportunities, you can preserve your assets now and support for years to come. Your gift will have a real, lasting impact.

  • Shares of publicly traded companies and mutual funds may be transferred electronically to Peaceful Living through Univest Financial.

    If you have owned a stock for more than 12 months and it has appreciated in value during that time, you would incur a capital gains tax by selling it. However, if you give that stock to Peaceful Living as a gift, you avoid the capital gains tax and can also claim an income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the gift up to an amount equal to 30 percent of your adjusted gross income. Any unused deduction may be carried forward for up to five years.

    The value of your gift is based on the sale price on the date of transfer. You will receive an acknowledgment letter from Peaceful Living for the value of your gift.

  • Giving a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a special opportunity for those 70½ or older. You can give any amount (up to a maximum of $100,000) per year from your IRA directly to a qualified charity such as Peaceful Living and avoid having to pay income taxes on those dollars. Gifts of any value $100,000 or less are eligible for this benefit and you can feel good knowing that you are making a difference!

  • Peaceful Living welcomes in-kind gifts or gifts of real estate or other property; however, these gifts must fit within the stated mission of the Peaceful Living.

    Other considerations include whether the property is marketable; whether there are undue restrictions on the use, display, or sale of the property; and whether there are any carrying costs for the property. All gifts of this kind must fit the criteria outline in Peaceful Living’s Gift Acceptance Policy, and in some cases, may be reviewed by Peaceful Living Gift Acceptance Committee.

If you have any questions about the process of making a gift to Peaceful Living, contact Luke Smith, Director of Development, at lsmith@peacefulliving.org or (610) 287-1200, ext. 2035.