Leave a legacy by helping the causes you care about the most.

Gifts by will are one of our most important sources of support. Unrestricted gifts give us the greatest flexibility to use your gift where it is most needed to save and protect thousands of homeless pets each year.

You may leave the Athens Area Humane Society:

• A stated dollar amount
• A percentage of your residual estate (what remains after gifts to loved ones and expenses have been paid)
• A specific asset, such as securities or other marketable property

How to name the Athens Area Humane Society in your will:

• Legal name: Athens Area Humane Society of Clarke County and SPCA Inc.
• Address: 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, Georgia 30606
• Federal tax ID#: 58-1847318

This sample language may be useful:

“I give and bequeath to Athens Area Humane Society and SPCA Inc, 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, Georgia 30606 [the sum of __________ Dollars ($____)] [_______ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate], to be used for its general charitable purposes.”

Notifying AAHS of your gift:

We hope you’ll let us know when you have named AAHS in your will or trust so that we can thank you and include you in our Legacy Society. If you have questions, please contact Cheryl McCormick, Chief Executive Officer, at 706-452-1299 or [email protected].

Your gift of appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is a simple and effective way to save the lives of thousands of companion animals in need of a safe, loving forever home.

Giving to the Athens Area Humane Society in this way brings you several possible benefits. You can:

• Avoid paying capital gains tax
• Receive a charitable income tax deduction
• Further our mission in a real and direct way

How to Donate Stocks or Bonds
It’s easy to send your gift of stocks or bonds today via electronic transfer. To transfer shares held with your broker directly to the AAHS brokerage account, provide your broker/agent with the following information:

• Broker: The Milledge Group at UBS Financial Services
• Contact: Todd Emily, Senior Vice President
• Phone: 706-713-5982
• Account Name: Athens Area Humane Society of Clarke County SPCA
• Account Number: XA00943
• DTC Number: 0221
• EIN: 58-1847318

Upon receipt, your gift will be acknowledged for tax purposes. Please include your contact information.

By making a vehicle donation through our trust partner, CARS™, you support homeless pets at the Athens Area Humane Society.

The process is simple. By clicking the link below,  you will be taken to a page detailing the simple vehicle donation process.

First, you will call CARS directly at 855-500-7433 or fill out their online form. CARS will arrange for free pickup within 24-48 hours of your car, boat, or other vehicle. There is no cost to you. Your vehicle can be picked up from your home, office, or even a repair shop.

Athens Area Humane Society partners with local and national companies and organizations that share our mission and values. These partnerships include various levels of marketing and advertising depending on individual agreements with AAHS. Please contact us to discuss your company partnering with AAHS.

Our wishlist is always changing, so be sure to check it out on Amazon and follow us on Facebook & Instagram for the most up-to-date information. Here’s a list of some of our most common needs:

You can earn money for AAHS whenever you shop at Kroger — at no additional cost to you! Here’s how:

• Visit krogercommunityrewards.com
• Register for a Kroger account (you need a valid email address)
• Join the rewards program with your Kroger Plus Card in just three easy steps
• Enter “Athens Area humane Society” under Organization Name
• Spend, swipe, and save…the animals! Don’t forget to renew your commitment every April 1.

You may donate to AAHS through your DAF. Simply click the button below to get started.