
Ways to Give
Want to Make an Impact?
Here's Why & How to Donate
1 in 12 or 59,000 children are estimated to be
bereaved by the age of 18 Connecticut*
Giving to The Cove Center for Grieving Children offers children and teens
who have experienced the death of a close loved one peer support led by licensed clinicians and supported by trained bereavement volunteers.
All Cove programs are completely FREE to families.
Unresolved grief can have enormous negative consequences for the
health and wellbeing of these children, and many cannot afford group support at for-profit agencies.
Your gift will help these children move through
life with hope and healing.
Camp Compassion
For over thirty years, The Cove continues to make an impact because of a community that shows up with generosity and heart.
Your support, whether through attending events, hosting fundraisers, becoming a sponsor, or making a donation, ensures that grieving children in CT receive Free essential services.
Explore the different ways you can get involved and make a meaningful impact today. Together, we help heal young hearts.
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Individual Donation
Every gift makes a difference in the lives of grieving children and families. -
Monthly Donation
Set up a recurring monthly gift that provides reliable, ongoing support throughout the year. -
Tribute Donation (In Honor Of)
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Memorial Donation (In Memory Of)
Honor the memory of a loved one with a donation that creates a lasting legacy of compassion, hope, and healing.
Make a donation using credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Every gift counts! All of our donation platforms are secure.
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Make a One-Time Donation Using PayPal
Use your PayPal account to make a quick and easy donation to support grieving families. Use the yellow button to donate with PayPal.

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Make a Matching Gift
You may be able to double or even triple your impact through your employer's matching gift program. Check with your HR department or employer to see if your company matches charitable contributions and consider requesting a match for your donation to The Cove.
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Make a Planned Gift
Leave a lasting legacy by including The Cove in your estate plans. You can designate The Cove as a beneficiary in your will, living trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other assets.
To learn more about planned giving opportunities, please
contact us:
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Donate Stock, Securities, or Mutual Funds
Gifts of appreciated stock, securities, or mutual funds can provide meaningful support to The Cove while potentially offering valuable tax benefits. In many cases, donors can avoid capital gains taxes and may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction.
To make a gift of stock, please contact your financial advisor and contact us:
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Use Donor Advised Funds
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account that allows you to contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to the charities where you want to make the most impact.
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