Support Our Mission

Every gift to Walnut Street Center creates real change in someone's life.

For 54 years, we have helped adults with intellectual disabilities live with dignity, purpose, and joy. We provide the support that makes independence possible: safe homes in welcoming neighborhoods, day programs that build skills and friendships, and individualized services that meet each person where they are.

Your donation directly funds these life-changing programs. When you give to WSC, you help someone learn a new skill, make a friend, get a job, or simply feel at home in their community. You become part of their story.

Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable contributions, doubling or even tripling your impact. Check with your HR department to see if your company has a matching gift program. We are happy to provide any documentation needed.

In-Kind Donations

We welcome donations of goods and services that support our programs. From household items for our residential homes to professional services, in-kind gifts help us direct more resources to the people we serve.

$25

Daily Enrichment

Provides art supplies and activity materials for one participant for a month, enabling creative expression and skill development.

$50

Community Connection

Funds a community outing for one participant, including transportation and admission to local museums, recreation centers, or cultural events.

$100

Skills Training

Supports a week of vocational training and job preparation services, helping someone build skills for employment and independence.

$250

Program Support

Provides a month of therapeutic activities including music therapy, occupational therapy supplies, and sensory materials.

$500

Home Comfort

Furnishes comfort items and personal touches for a residential home, ensuring each person's living space feels welcoming and personal.

$1,000

Comprehensive Care

Supports a full month of comprehensive day programming for one participant, including all therapeutic services, meals, and activities.

Tax-Exempt Status

Walnut Street Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

EIN: 04-2513725

Financial Transparency

We are committed to responsible stewardship of every dollar. View our annual reports and financial statements to see how your donations are put to work.

Accreditation

WSC is CARF accredited and maintains the highest standards of accountability and service quality.

Security

Your online donation is processed securely through our giving platform. We never share your personal information.

“Ray leads by example with a positive and caring attitude. Down Syndrome does not define Ray. In fact, he has no time for social stigmas,” says Jay Hayston, Director of Day Services at the Walnut Street Center. “It’s his observations and actions that have created positive opportunities and services for more individuals here.”

Ray lives independently in a group home with 24-hour residential support through the Walnut Street Center. He commutes by private transport to organized day habilitation programming that ranges from physical and speech to occupational therapies and nursing. Over the years, he’s worked in paid jobs answering phones to packaging. He has learned to cook, garden and attends dances. Ray’s accomplishments are no surprise. The Hardy’s were an instrumental family in the founding of the Walnut Street Center.

“Ray is a great representative of the agency,” says Hayston. “Through his advocacy for the persons with developmental disabilities, he empowers and inspires others to want to do more.”