In support of International President Linda Smith’s challenge to all Altrusans to commit one Intentional Act of Kindness each week of the biennium, the Altrusa International Foundation also challenges all Altrusans to commit to Intentional Acts of Giving.  The monetary support that you provide to the Foundation supports service projects in your local communities, funding for Association and Foundation award winners, Disaster Relief in response to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and other disasters, and Club 21 projects supporting organizations that aim to meet the 21^st century health concerns of children through domestic camps and international projects.

The biennium consists of 104 weeks, or 104 opportunities to commit to acts of kindness and acts of giving. For as little as the equivalent of $1 per week, or a gift of $104, you can join the ranks of Altrusans committed to furthering the goal of Leading to a Better Community.

Donations to the Intentional Acts of Giving campaign can be done in five levels, each representing the equivalent of an average gift per week, from $1 per week to $25 per week.  What does this gift mean?  Below are actual examples of Altrusa projects at each of the spending levels.  Imagine, your gift of $2,600 could provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 2 homeless abused women and her children residing in transitional housing or provide books for 173 head start elementary students.  Select the level that’s right for you and see the impact that your gift could have.

Level 1:  Ally                           represents about $1 /week               total gift:   $104          

Level 2:  Builder                    represents about $5 /week               total gift:   $520          

Level 3:  Sustainer                represents about $10 /week             total gift:   $1,040                 

Level 4:  Champion              represents about $20 /week             total gift:   $2,080                 

Level 5:  Hero                        represents about $25 /week             total gift:   $2,600        

What is the impact of your gift today? (Sample taken from actual Altrusa Club service projects)      

For $104

• Purchase 15 literacy journals for middle school students
• Provide two books for 7 elementary students
• Provide 1 magazine cart for disabled veterans

 For $520

• Provide 2 drop-out prevention and life-skills workshops for 130 at-risk, low-income high school students
• Provide food, clothing and household items for 26 low-income seniors
• Provides 34 backpacks pre-filled with school supplies and snacks for homeless children

For $1,040

• Provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 1 homeless abused woman and her children residing in transitional housing
• Provide 104 grab-and-go snack bags for residents at Ronald McDonald House charities
• Provide 6 book carts for low-income and disabled veterans and seniors

For $2,080

• Literacy program incentive prize gift cards for 114 foster children
• Therapeutic art supplies for 114 foster children
• Prom dresses and accessories for 45 low-income high school students
• Scholastic books for 70 children in grades k-6

For $2,600

• Books for 173 Head Start elementary students
• Blankets, laundry and personal hygiene items for 130 low-income seniors and adults facing eviction
• 5 drop-out prevention and life-skills workshops for 130 at-risk, low-income 9^th-12^th grade students
• Provide apartment furniture and furnishings (kitchen and bedroom) for 2 homeless abused women and her children residing in transitional housing

All donations (except Club 21 memberships) count toward Lamplighter status.  Donors at each level will be celebrated in future issues of the Impact, as well as receive special recognition at the 2025 International Convention in Quebec City.