There are many ways you can give to Crossnore, and our goal is to make it as easy as possible.
Financial gifts
Please make your checks payable to Crossnore Communities for Children. Indicate your gift restriction in the memo section of the check. If there is nothing noted in the memo section, your gift will be processed as an unrestricted gift. All gifts should be mailed to The Office of External Relations, Crossnore Communities for Children, P.O. Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28616
A donor-advised fund receives donations from donors who make their tax-deductible donations at a public charity fund such as Fidelity Charitable, BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund, or Schwab Charitable. As the donor-advised fund grows, the donor can then recommend grants to any IRS-qualified public charity.
Crossnore Communities for Children accepts gifts of stock, crypto, and Qualified Charitable Distributions, offering our donors options in how they use their assets to help children build resilience and ensure safety and smiles.
Please contact your financial advisor for more information regarding the benefits of transferring securities to Crossnore Communities for Children. For Crossnore’s current transfer instructions, please contact Brandon Cathey, Vice President of Development.
Crossnore Communities for Children accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Make your gift online today! Donate by credit card.
Many companies will match their employee’s charitable gift. You may be able to double or even triple the impact of your gift if your company has this program. Check with your company’s human resources department to see if there is a matching gifts program.
If you are interested in donating personal property to Crossnore Communities for Children, please contact Brandon Cathey, Vice President of Development. Some gifts will require a certified appraisal or advance approval in order to be accepted.
All gifts of real estate require prior approval by Crossnore Communities for Children. The Office of External Relations can walk you through the approval process. For more information, please contact Caroline Hart, Chief External Relations Officer.
You can leave a lasting legacy and provide for the children of Crossnore Communities for Children by including Crossnore in your will or estate plan. Your planned gift qualifies you for inclusion in our prestigious Martha Guy Society. Learn more about Estate Planning here.
Crossnore Promise Scholarships
The Crossnore Promise Scholarship program represents Crossnore’s promise to deliver state-of-the-art services to children and families in western North Carolina. The only way to achieve this is through the financial support of donors like you.
Bridge Scholarships help “bridge the gap” between what the Department of Social Services pays and the actual cost to house and provide supportive holistic services for our residential students. Bridge Scholarships make possible things like spiritual life, recreation opportunities, and travel.
Examples of Support
- $18,000 bridges the gap for one residential student for one year.
- $4,500 supports one child for three months living on one of our two campuses.
- $1,500 provides funding for one residential child for one month.
Thrive Scholarships provide support for children who are uninsured or under-insured, but in need of outpatient clinical therapy services. Crossnore therapists are trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, individual and family counseling, as well as group therapy.
Examples of Support
- $2,500 provides 25 trauma-focused clinical sessions throughout one year for one child.
- $600 makes six sessions with a licensed therapist possible for a child.
- $200 makes possible two sessions for a child in need.
Discover Scholarships fund Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC) services for children who are Crossnore clients. ABC is a group counseling program that utilizes experiential learning with engaging activities that help participants develop strong social skills and achieve personal growth. These specialized services are entirely funded through private donations.
Examples of Support
- $1,000 provides two ABC group sessions for six to 10 children.
- $500 gives 10 children an opportunity to participate in the high ropes course.
- $100 supports five children using the climbing wall to build trust and self-confidence.
Donation Levels
$25 – provides one half-hour music lesson
$50 – provides a new pair of shoes for one child
$100 – provides school uniforms for one child
$250 – provides a summer camp experience for one child
$500 – provides a weekend excursion for one cottage
Other Ways to Give
Make a difference in the life of a child during the holidays, send items in for summer camp and activities, or send day-to-day items for our cottages. For more information on our current needs, please go directly to our Crossnore Needs List. Choose the campus you’d like to make a purchase for and you can ship your gift(s) directly to that location.
Box Tops have gone digital, and once you’re all set up with the app, the process is easy peasy! Just scan your receipt!
To get started:
1. Download the “Box Tops for Education” App on your phone.
2. Create a free account using your email address and creating a password.
3. Find our school!
** IMPORTANT ** Search by our name, “Williams Academy” or by our zip code, 28616, to find us. Our school does not show up if you search “Crossnore.” **
4. Complete your profile with your name, birthdate, and zip code.
5. Press the Scan button to take a picture of your receipt.
6. Earn money for our school!
When you make a purchase of qualifying school supplies at Office Depot/OfficeMax and provide the Williams Academy ID number at checkout, the Williams Academy will receive 5% back in credits for free school supplies. Marjorie Williams Academy ID #70060833
At Harris Teeter, link your VIC Card to school #4244.
At Ingles, link your Advantage Card to school #31129.
Go directly to Publix to set up an account with Publix Partners. Once your account is confirmed, log in and scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on Select a School and choose Marjorie Williams Academy – Crossnore, NC.
Then, when you shop at Publix, provide the cashier with the phone number associated with your account, and Williams Academy will receive a donation directly from Publix. This offer is good in GA, AL, SC, NC, TN, and VA.
Through Coca-Cola Give, you can support Marjorie Williams Academy by donating your codes. Your school will be able to use donated funds for extra-curricular activities including sports, technology, art, and/or school supplies within your school. CLICK HERE to sign up and enter your codes!
You can support Crossnore by registering with Walmart’s Spark Good program. Each time you shop, round up your change to the nearest dollar for Crossnore!
- Go to https://www.walmart.com/registry/registryforgood
- Sign in or create an account
- Search “Crossnore Communities for Children” under Find A Charity (you may need to clear out the zip code)
- Click on our name, click Select This Charity
- Click on DONE and shop!
You can choose to donate 1% to 100% of your cash back when you shop online with Giving Assistant.
Giving societies
The Crossnore Promise Scholarship program represents Crossnore’s promise to deliver state-of-the-art services to children and families in western North Carolina. The only way to achieve this is through the financial support of donors like you.
The Circle of Friends was established in 2019 to recognize donors who support Crossnore Communities for Children on a monthly basis. These donors have given consecutively for twelve months or more and receive a special gift upon inclusion in the Circle, as well as recognition in HOPE, our annual report, and special benefits throughout the year from Crossnore.
When your first donation is received, we will send you a special gift.
The Hope Society was established in 2019 to recognize generous friends who are invested in the success of Crossnore Communities for Children. The future of Crossnore Communities for Children lies in the belief that this vibrant sanctuary of hope and healing is worthy of significant personal investment. As a member of this Society, you will help set the standard for charitable giving in our community. You will also, by example, serve as an advocate and ambassador for the organization.
With an annual contribution of $1,000 or more, you will join an exclusive group of supporters. Among the privileges associated with membership are an exclusive gift, special invitation to signature events, recognition in Crossnore’s annual Honor Roll of Donors, and other perks throughout the year.
The Martha Guy Society is named after Martha Guy who served as a Trustee from 1955 until her death in 2019. This Society honors Crossnore’s special friends who have made a provision in their estate for Crossnore Communities for Children.
To join the esteemed members of our Martha Guy Society and plan a legacy gift in your estate plan today, create your legal will and legacy gift through our partners at FreeWill.
The Sloop Society was created in 2014 to recognize Crossnore’s most loyal donors. Members of this
prestigious society have made cumulative gifts totaling $100,000 or more in their lifetime to Crossnore Communities for Children.
Biggerstaff Bikes
There is no better example of the power of a volunteer relationship than the story of Glenda and Bob Biggerstaff’s connection to Crossnore Communities for Children.