Donate
Give a Gift That Builds a Bridge to Independence
501(c)(3) status pendingEvery gift — large or small — helps a young person in Ashtabula County take their next step toward independence.
Your generosity supports hands-on life-skills education, program supplies, and practical resources for the foster youth, young adults, and young families we serve.
Gifts are processed securely through Stripe — every dollar helps a young person take their next step.
Make a One-Time Gift
Choose an amount below — every dollar goes toward helping young people build real-world skills and brighter tomorrows.
$10.00
One-Time Gift
$25.00
One-Time Gift
$50.00
One-Time Gift
$100.00
One-Time Gift
$250.00
One-Time Gift
$500.00
One-Time Gift
$1,000.00
One-Time Gift
Become a Monthly Giving Partner
Monthly gifts provide steady, reliable support that helps us plan programs and serve more young people all year long. You can change or cancel your monthly gift at any time.
$10.00/month
Monthly Giving Partner
$25.00/month
Monthly Giving Partner
$50.00/month
Monthly Giving Partner
Prefer Zelle or Venmo?
We're setting up dedicated Zelle and Venmo accounts for the nonprofit — direct app giving is coming soon.
Zelle
We're setting up our dedicated Zelle account now — we'll post the giving details here soon.
Venmo
We're setting up our dedicated Venmo account now — we'll post the giving details here soon.
Check back soon — once our dedicated accounts are live, you'll be able to give straight from your banking or payment app.
Where Your Gift Goes
Your generosity helps fund:
Educational Materials
Class materials and hands-on learning resources for every program.
Participant Resources
Everyday essentials that help young adults prepare for employment and independent living.
Life-Skills Programs
Sessions on budgeting, cooking, household management, employment readiness, and more.
Growing Our Mission
The continued development of the Independence Warehouse & Foster Resource Closet and future initiatives.
Other Ways to Give
Prefer to give supplies, volunteer your time, or talk through a sponsorship? We would love to hear from you.
Explore Other Ways to HelpStepping Out Independence Program is an Ohio registered nonprofit corporation — Ohio Charter #5592290, Federal EIN 42-4344254, established April 13, 2026. 501(c)(3) status pending. Questions about giving? Contact Mary Anne "Annie" Krieger anytime.