Support Our Mission

King Street Center thrives because of you.

Your generosity fuels more than programs—it creates a place where every child feels safe, supported, and free to be themselves. it transforms afternoons into adventures, challenges into confidence, and dreams into opportunity. Together, we’re building a community where families find stability, children discover their spark, and hope always has a home.

Join us in helping Burlington’s youth build bright, boundless futures.

Cash Gifts

Donate securely online using your credit card by clicking here. We welcome one-time gifts or recurring monthly donations.

Donate by check, made payable to King Street Center:
King Street Center
P.O. Box 1615
Burlington, Vermont 05402

If you are looking to process a gift via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) or ACH, please contact our Director of Donor Engagement & Individual Giving, Kate Abdelfatah, by email or phone.

Donating Items: Wish List!

Physical donations are vital pieces to enhancing our programs and the spaces our youth use. While we understand the value of used items, we kindly request that donated items be either brand new or lightly used. If you would like to donate, please contact Kate A. for more information.

Unsure of what to donate? Check out our wishlist and see what programs need the most right now!

Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

We gratefully accept gifts through Donor-Advised Funds. To recommend a grant to King Street Center, please provide the following information to your DAF sponsoring organization:

  • Legal Name: King Street Center

  • Tax ID (EIN): 23-7236312

  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1615, Burlington, VT 05402

  • Grant Purpose / Designation: Unrestricted gifts provide the most flexible support for King Street Center’s youth and families. If you would like to designate your gift to a specific program or purpose, please include that recommendation with your grant.

If your DAF provider requests additional information or if you would like to notify us of your gift, please contact our Director of Donor Engagement & Individual Giving, Kate Abdelfatah, by email or phone.

Donate Stock

When you give appreciated securities you do not pay capital gains tax on the appreciation and you receive a tax deduction for the full value of the gift. To donate stock, please follow these directions and reach out to us if you have any questions!

Event Sponsorships

There are many opportunities for your business to get involved at King Street Center throughout the year. From our annual Block Party and Academic & Career Exploration (ACE) Youth Showcase in the summer to our High Five Appreciation Awards in the fall, sponsorships offer meaningful ways to connect your company with our mission. Additional opportunities include Family Dinners, Fill the Fridge, Mentorship & Youth Engagement activities, and a variety of in-kind sponsorships that directly support the children, youth, and families we serve.

Corporate/Foundation Grants

Grants to support specific programs, from Early Education up through the Teen Program, are essential to the health of King Street Center. We welcome the opportunity to apply for these opportunities and report on outcomes.

Planned Giving

Some donors choose to make gifts to King Street Center from assets that remain after their death. This can be done via a will, life insurance policy, pension plan, living trust or a charitable remainder trust that provides assets to King Street Center, while maintaining full use and benefit of those assets during one’s lifetime.

Tax information

King Street Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation; federal tax ID # 23-7236312.

For any questions, contact our Donor Relations Director, Kate Abdelfatah,. at 802-862-6736 or kateabdelfatah@kingstreetcenter.org.

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Volunteer at King Street Center

Every young person deserves a trusted adult in their life. King Street Center offers businesses and individuals multiple opportunities to connect with youth and nurture their development. Whether you sign up as a Book Buddy to inspire a love of literacy or become a Community-Based Mentor to offer guidance, companionship, and wisdom to a young person, the gift of time is an invaluable resource with lifelong impact. Check out our volunteer page to learn more about these amazing opportunities!