Get Involved!

Why Giving Today Means A Better Future for Tomorrow

Since 1982, Manna has aimed to end generational poverty and systemic racism by bridging the economic racial wealth-gap through the ‘American Dream’ of homeownership. There are several ways to get involved and support Manna’s work. One is to become a donor. Another is to give of time and talent as a volunteer.

Donating today is as simple as clicking the big red button at the top right of the page “Donate.” It can also be as simple as writing a check and sending it to: Manna, Inc. 6856 Eastern Ave NW, Suite 100, Washington DC 20012. (Many employers will match all or part of the donations of their employees and many also offer payroll deduction giving.)

Other Ways to be a Donor (or to donate):

  • Giving Through Your Employer

    Workplace Giving enables federal, state and private sector employees to support Manna, Inc. through employer-provided giving programs. These programs allow individuals to donate to a charity through payroll deductions on a weekly, monthly, or bimonthly basis. Charitable contributions to Manna, Inc. are considered tax-deductible gifts.

    Check with your Human Resources department to find out about your company’s Workplace Giving Program. If your company does not have a program or if Manna, Inc. is not one of the listed charities:

    Please contact Joshua Galvez at JGalvez@mannadc.org via email or (202)-534-1069 on the phone and we will gladly speak to them on your behalf.

  • You can maximize your tax benefits by donating stock that has increased in value and that you have held for more than a year. For your tax purposes, you’ll get an acknowledgement letter indicating the total value of the stock on the day Manna, Inc. received the contribution into our account — that’s the amount you can deduct as a charitable contribution (within the limits of the law).

    If you happen to have a Vanguard account, you can also easily transfer mutual funds to Manna, Inc’s account. Once you log into your Vanguard account, type in “Give Shares or Securities to an Individual or Organization” in the search bar to find the online form to transfer shares to Manna, Inc.

    For more information, please contact Joshua Galvez at JGalvez@mannadc.org via email or (202)-534-1069 via phone. We will be happy to send you step-by-step instructions on how to make a stock transfer donation.

  • Plan Ahead – Peace of Mind is a thought put into Action Today

    Making the world a better place can be a part of your legacy. In planning ahead and including Manna, Inc. in your long-term giving, you will become part of an exclusive group of givers whose generosity will continue to assist low- to moderate- income families aim for a better life, through hard-fought opportunity. We would love to thank you personally for your commitment, so please let us know your legacy plans. You can plan ahead today and make a commitment to those who have become systematically less fortunate and make the world a better place by making Manna, Inc. a beneficiary in your will. (You should consult an attorney in preparing your will).

 

Ways to Give of Time & Talent

Some ways to become involved include joining the Housing Advocacy Team (HAT) and becoming informed about public policy issues which inform affordable housing. Other opportunities include office volunteer, or a special event volunteer. Those events include our annual Friends of Manna Reception, and Groundbreakings and Grand Openings of new projects.

Empowering Community Residents – Manna also provides Housing & Rights advocacy to advance access to homeownership for low-income households, by training community members to become community leaders that can advocate for community change by appealing to law & policy makers to fund affordable rental/homeownership housing in communities in need and policy that serves the community residents.

  • Housing Advocacy Team

  • Volunteer for office or events