Get Involved

Donations can come in several forms – time, talents, and treasures.  If you have time or talents to share, see our volunteer page.   If you are able to make a financial donation or donation of items, please read on…

Financial Donations

Help us care for our future; our children. Remember that every donation makes a difference, regardless of the amount.

Tax-Credits Awards

Children In Need, Inc. has been awarded Community Investment Tax Credits (CITCs) from the State of Maryland.participation in the CITC program will support the agency’s Client

This means that individuals and businesses may be eligible to receive 50% of their donation back through a Maryland state tax credit, in addition to any standard federal and state tax deduction for the donation. All donations raised through Children In Need’s and Extended Service Programs.

The CITC Program supports Children In Need, Inc. by offering a Maryland tax credit incentive to individuals and Maryland based businesses making a qualifying donation of $500 or more.

These tax credits will be given on a first-come, first-served basis until the entirety of the $25,000 has been distributed. All tax-credits must be approved by Children In Need prior to submission to the State of Maryland.

Please email Brittany Wedd at Brittany@childreninneedwc.org to learn more.

Donations by check – make payable to Children In Need, Inc. and mail to the following address.  If you would like to receive a tax receipt for your donation, be sure to include your name and return address.

Children In Need, Inc.
131 West North Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Corporate Donations: We are grateful for the support of many organizations and companies in the area.  If you would like to support CIN, please contact Executive Director Brittany Wedd to make arrangements. Her email is Brittany@childreninneedwc.org.  We thank you in advance for being a good corporate citizen.

Item Donations

CIN is always in need of the following items:
New or gently used clothing (sizes 0-infant to 2X adult)
Leggings
Sweat pants
Hoodies
Blankets
New socks, underwear and t-shirts
New toiletries
Shampoo
Deodorant
Body wash/ soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Feminine hygiene items
New school supplies
New or gently used books for all ages
New or gently used shoes (all sizes) are greatly appreciated

We are normally open to receive donations Monday-Friday from 8AM-12PM.  Or, drop items anytime at one of our blue drop-off-boxes.