University of Minnesota, College of Human Ecology
Department of Family Social Science

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Supporting FCC Activities
 

With your donation, the Family Caregiving Center can continue to provide programs and learning opportunities to people living with dementia and their families. We can also expand the support that we give, every time you donate.

Your gift is an investment in our collaborative learning community, and your support will help us keep our community vital. We can continue to educate and support families, train students of all disciplines, and reach out to connect with and train professionals in your community. Together, we can make a difference.

Your generosity helps support:

  • Collaborative Learning Communities
  • Special projects like, Family Orientation, which helps families newly diagnosed or experiencing a lifestyle change with dementia gather the basics of living and coping with the disease in a four-week training intended for the entire family
  • Research initiatives conducted concurrently with projects
  • Education and support of intern students from various colleges and Universities in Minnesota
  • Education of professionals in the community

Ways to donate:

  • Phone: call the Family Caregiving Center at (612) 624-9424

You will need: your credit card number, expiration date, your full name and address. If you are making a gift in someone's honor, you will also need the name and address of the individual to receive a memorial letter.

  • Mail: your donation to

             Family Caregiving Center
             Attention: Adine D. Stokes
             290 McNeal Hall
             1985 Buford Avenue
             St. Paul, MN 55108

You will be linked to the University of Minnesota Foundation Website. When asked where you would like to designate your donation, please specify "Family Caregiving Project 5995" (you can copy and paste this for your own use when you get to the website).

Types of donations:

  • Generosity: a gift you give to an organization you know will be making a difference in the daily lives of families living with dementia.
  • Memorial: a gift in honor of someone who has passed away. After receiving your gift, we will ensure the family member of the person who you have named will receive notification of your gift.
  • Tribute: a wonderful way to acknowledge a family member or friend. This is a special gift you can give to honor those on special occasions, such as holidays, family celebrations, or for a company or colleague.