Ways to Give

Dégagé is supported entirely through cash donations and gifts from individuals (51%), businesses (18%), foundations (16%) and churches (15%). We receive no federal funding and 100% of your donation stays in Grand Rapids.

Make a Contribution
Consider making a donation to Dégagé Ministries. Secure online donations can be made through your credit card or bank account by clicking the donate button below. Ongoing giving options are available. Donations may also be mailed to 144 Division Ave S Grand Rapids, MI 49503.


Honor A Loved One
Is there an individual living or deceased that has positively impacted your life? Consider a gift as a memorial or to honor a wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation or other special occasion. These individuals will be honored in our next newsletter and a card will be sent to whomever you choose.

Employee Matching Gifts
Many companies in West Michigan allow employees and retirees to double their gifts to a nonprofit organization by matching their gift from corporate funds. Check with your human resource department to see if your company will match your Dégagé donation. Click here for a list of local companies who have employee match programs.

If you are a current volunteer, click here for a list of companies who may donate to organizations where their employees volunteer.

Leave a Legacy
We would love to talk to you about leaving a lasting legacy to our ministry and the lives of those we serve. Consider Dégagé when making your financial plans, including:

  • Will
  • Giving fund
  • Stock donation
  • IRA rollover and distribution
  • Charitable remainder trust
  • Gift annuity
  • Life insurance proceeds
  • Non-liquid assets
  • Real estate
  • Sub Chapter S Corp Stock
  • Assist us in the creation of an endowment fund.

Contact Marge at (616) 454-1661 ext. 11 for more information.

Organize a Product Drive
Dégagé relies upon donations from the community to operate many of our programs. Consider asking your co-workers, church group, family and friends to collect items from our Wish List. Through donations, we are able to provide low-cost services to our patrons.

Designate Meijer Community Rewards
Now you can give without any extra cost to yourself through the Meijer Community Rewards Program If you have not signed up for a Meijer rewards card, you can do so at any Meijer location.  Our organization number is 204728. Once you sign up, just swipe your card every time you make a purchase with a Meijer Credit Card, pin-based debit card or cash at a Meijer store and a percentage of your purchase price will go directly to Dégagé Ministries.