Give to ADRC
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Looking for dementia organizations to donate to? Your gift to the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) stays in Central Florida. It helps a caregiver looking after someone living with dementia in Orange and Seminole counties and keeps every program free, including support groups, Care Navigation, education and more.
Why your gift matters
ADRC has offered dementia-specific programs in our community for more than 40 years.
As a nonprofit, we provide our services to caregivers and care partners at no cost. We can only keep it that way because of people like you.
Caregivers often tell us no one else stepped up. They feel alone, don't know where to start, can't afford paid help and have no time left in the day. Most caregivers reach out when they realize they can't do this by themselves. Your gift makes sure someone picks up the phone with an answer when they call, and is still by their side years later.
All contributions are tax deductible.
- Serving Central Florida caregivers
- Since 1984
- What caregivers and care partners pay for ADRC services
- $0
- Florida counties served by our Brain Bank program
- 22
Where does my donation go?
Your donation funds free help for people caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Here is what you make possible.
Caregiver support groups
See our groupsFacilitated groups, in person and online, where caregivers can talk with people who understand.
Care Navigation
About Care NavigationOne-on-one sessions that help a caregiver build a plan and learn practical coping tools.
Local information and referral
All our servicesHelp finding local resources for every stage of the dementia journey.
Arts and wellness programs
Harmony in CarePrograms like our free Music Box, which brings simple instruments to care partners.
The State of Florida Brain Bank
About the Brain BankEnrollment and family support for brain donation. Families receive a neuropathology report, and every donation gives dementia research hope for the future.
What does a donation pay for in a caregiver's week?
Your gift shows up in the hard moments of an ordinary week. Here is what that can look like for one family.
Monday: the same question, again and again
About Care NavigationRepeated questions, arguments and refusing help wear a caregiver down. Your gift pays for free Care Navigation, where they learn practical coping tools and build a care plan, in person or virtually.
Tuesday: no time to get out of the house
Find a groupMany caregivers can't leave home or work for a meeting. Your gift keeps our virtual and evening support groups free, so they can join from the kitchen table.
Wednesday: "Where do I even start?"
Information & referralAdult day care, in-home care, elder law: the choices pile up fast. Your gift pays for staff who answer by phone, email or in the office, with referral lists built from caregiver experience. Providers can't buy a spot.
Thursday: family in another state
Contact usAdult children often help from far away. Your gift lets us guide out-of-state caregivers whose loved ones live here.
Friday: a song that reaches them
Harmony in CareMusic can bring a moment of connection when words are hard. Your gift supports arts and wellness programs like our free Music Box, with simple instruments for care partners.
Any night: the end of the rope
Get helpWhen a caregiver is out of ideas, a free Care Navigation session helps sort out what they can afford, who in the family can help and what services are nearby.
What your gift can do
Every gift helps, no matter the size. Here are a few examples of what a donation can make possible.
$25
Stocks caregiver resources for one family, so they have answers at home when questions come up at night.
$50
Helps prepare a welcoming space for Care Navigation sessions.
$100
Provides supplies for Care Navigation sessions and trainings.
$250
Helps keep our resource room shelved, organized and ready for caregivers.
$500
Sponsors signage that helps caregivers find us.
$1,000
Furnishes a meeting area where caregivers sit down with a care navigator and leave with a plan.
$2,500
Makes you a Room Sponsor at ADRC.
How do I donate to ADRC?
You can give online, by mail, through your estate, in honor of someone, with stock, or with in-kind gifts. Choose the way that works best for you.
Donate online
The fastest way to give is online through our secure donation page. If your gift is in honor or in memory of someone special, please add their name in the notes section.
Donate by check (by mail)
Make checks payable to Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center, or ADRC. Mail them to:
Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center 1470 Gene Street Winter Park, FL 32789
Donate in memory or in honor of someone
You can make a gift in remembrance of a loved one, or as a tribute to mark a special occasion. Just tell us which one it is and who it is for.
The person you name, or their family, will receive a card letting them know about your gift in their name.
Leave a gift in your will (bequests)
Through your will, you can leave a percentage of your estate or a specific dollar amount to ADRC. Our legal name is Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center, Inc. Tax ID: 59-2496511.
To learn more, please contact us.
Gifts of stock
ADRC welcomes gifts of publicly traded securities, including appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Please contact us to learn how to make a gift of stock or other securities.
Other planned gifts
We welcome many other kinds of gifts, including real estate, life insurance policies, IRAs, retirement plans and annuities. Please contact us to talk through your options.
In-kind gifts: our wish list
Not every gift has to be money. To keep our overhead as low as possible, we are always happy to receive in-kind services and office supplies.
Meals for events
Donate breakfast or lunch for an ADRC event.
Gift cards
Gift cards for area restaurants, gas cards and similar items, for our volunteers and for auction items.
Office supplies
Everyday supplies that keep our office running.
In-kind services
Contact usIf you or your business can offer a service, call (407) 436-7750 or send us a note through our contact page.
Give your time as a volunteer
You can also donate your time and talents. We need volunteers to help with events, office work and marketing.
Email volunteers@adrccares.org and tell us your skills. We'll find a way to work together.
Want to support ADRC as a business?
Champions of Care sponsors fund care and education all year long, with recognition at every level.
Questions about giving
What is the best Alzheimer's charity to donate to?
The best charity is the one that funds what you care about most. If you want your gift to help caregivers and care partners in Central Florida directly, a local nonprofit like ADRC keeps your money close to home.
ADRC is a local, community-based nonprofit. We are not affiliated with national organizations like the Alzheimer's Association and do not receive income from them.
What is the best dementia charity to donate to?
Look for a charity whose work you can see. At ADRC, your gift pays for free support groups, Care Navigation, education and referrals for caregivers and care partners caring for someone living with dementia in Orange and Seminole counties and across Central Florida.
Is the Alzheimer's Association a good charity to donate to?
It depends on what you want your gift to do. If you want to donate to the Alzheimer's Association, you can give through its own website. The Alzheimer's Association is a national organization. ADRC is a separate, local nonprofit. We are not affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association and do not receive income from them. If you want your gift to stay in Central Florida and help local caregivers and care partners directly, you can give to ADRC.
What percentage of Alzheimer's Association donations go to charity?
We can't speak for other organizations. To see how any charity spends its money, look at its annual report or its IRS Form 990, which shows how much goes to programs. At ADRC, every service is free to caregivers and care partners, and donations help keep it that way.
Where can I donate for dementia research?
You can support dementia research close to home through ADRC. We coordinate the State of Florida Brain Bank program, and your gift supports enrollment and family support for brain donation, which helps research into dementia. Learn more about the Brain Bank.
How do I donate money to an Alzheimer's charity?
You can give to ADRC online at any time, or mail a check payable to Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center to 1470 Gene Street, Winter Park, FL 32789. Questions? Call (407) 436-7750.
How do I donate to Alzheimer's in memory of someone?
Give online and add the person's name in the notes section, or include a note with your check. Tell us whether the gift is in remembrance or in honor of an occasion. We send a card to the person you name, or to their family, to let them know about your gift.
What charities support people with dementia and their caregivers?
National organizations fund research and awareness. Local nonprofits like ADRC help families day to day. The Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC) has served caregivers in Orange and Seminole counties and across Central Florida since 1984, with free support groups, Care Navigation, education and referrals. Call (407) 436-7750 to learn more.
Can I give by phone?
Call us at (407) 436-7750, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and we'll help you give online or by mail. You can also donate online at any time.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes. All contributions to ADRC are tax deductible.
What does a dementia caregiver do?
A caregiver helps a person living with dementia get through each day safely and with dignity. That can mean help with meals, medicines, appointments, money and personal care, plus planning ahead and offering comfort and company.
Many caregivers do this while working or helping from another state. Our free education and training helps caregivers learn the role, and Care Navigation helps them build a plan.
What tools are available for dementia caregivers?
ADRC offers free tools for caregivers and care partners caring for someone living with dementia:
- Printable guides and an in-office lending library in our Caregiver Resource Library
- Workshops, classes and one-on-one education through our education services
- One-on-one Care Navigation and facilitated support groups
- Help finding local services through information and referral
See everything we offer.
What do dementia caregivers need most?
Caregivers often say they feel alone, don't know where to start and have no time left in the day. Your gift pays for support groups, Care Navigation and local referrals that meet those needs, at no cost to caregivers.
Do families pay for ADRC's services?
No. All of our services are free to caregivers and care partners. Donations from people like you help keep them that way.
How can I check that ADRC is a registered charity?
ADRC is registered with the State of Florida (Registration No. CH 1368). You can get a copy of our registration and financial information from the Florida Division of Consumer Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) or FloridaConsumerHelp.com.
Help a caregiver today
Your gift keeps support free for caregivers facing dementia in Central Florida. Thank you for standing with them. Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC), 1470 Gene Street, Winter Park, FL 32789. Call (407) 436-7750. Serving Orange and Seminole counties.
Florida charitable solicitation disclosure
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA RESOURCE CENTER, INC., A FLORIDA BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH 1368), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.