Make a Financial Gift
To donate money to a specific need, please indicate either Food Pantry, Transportation, or Emergency Heating Fund. Otherwise, your donation will be deposited into our general fund, and our board will allocate the money to the greatest need, which is most helpful.
Make a gift online
You can make a one-time or recurring financial gift securely online via PayPal or the Venmo app on your phone to @bethseniorprojects. Join others who set up PayPal to automatically give monthly. You can stop at any time.
Make a gift by Venmo
Open the Venmo app on your phone and search for our charity @bethseniorprojects
Make a gift by check
Make your check payable to Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Mail to:
Town of Bethlehem Senior Services
c/o Will Vail, Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
445 Delaware Ave.
Delmar, NY 12054
Make a gift through your donor-advised fund
Get connected through our DAF link to give directly from your donor-advised fund to Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. Our EIN number is 22-2906480.
Make a gift of stock
To make a gift of stock or securities, please use the secure link below. Our EIN# is 22-2906480.
Make a NYS Employee SEFA Contribution
Our SEFA Charity Code is #50-00045.
Planned Giving: Leave a Lasting Legacy
Remember Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. in Your Will
As you consider your legacy, think about the lasting impact you can have on our community. By including Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. in your will, you help ensure that older adults continue to receive essential services like transportation and food pantry support. Here are ways to include us in your estate plans:
Specific Bequest: Designate a specific amount or asset to Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc.
Residual Bequest: Allocate a percentage of your estate after other bequests.
Contingent Bequest: Name us as a beneficiary if your primary beneficiaries predecease you.
Consult with your accountant or elder care attorney to include us in your plans. For more information, contact us at 518-439-4955 x1176 and ask to speak with the Senior Services Director, Will Vail. Your thoughtful planning ensures we continue our mission for years to come.
Honoring a Loved One
Mention Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. as a Charity in Obituary Notices
When honoring a loved one's memory, suggesting a donation to a meaningful cause is a thoughtful tribute. Consider mentioning Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. as a charity in lieu of flowers in obituary notices. Your recommendation helps us continue providing vital services to older adults in our community.
Sample Obituary Notice Wording: "In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc., supporting senior transportation and the food pantry. Donations can be made online at www.BethlehemSeniorProjects.org or mailed to Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc. c/o Bethlehem Town Hall, 445 Delaware Ave, Delmar, NY 12054.
By including us in your loved one’s obituary notice, you honor their memory and help us support older adults in need.
Donate food and supplies
The food pantry is always accepting donations of non-perishable food, as well as personal hygiene items. We also gladly accept monetary donations because that is the most effective way for us to purchase food at a discounted rate through other organizations that supply food to help feed the hungry.
Please call the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services Department to coordinate the donation of physical goods at 518-439-4955 ext. 1169. To make a monetary donation, please visit our Make a Gift page.
More ways to help
Attend a fundraiser
When events are scheduled, we will share the details on our Facebook page and through the Senior Services newsletter.
Become a volunteer
Are you recently retired or do you have free time on your hands? If so, Bethlehem Senior Services would like to speak with you about volunteering to help drive our older adults to medical appointments, grocery stores, and more. This incredible service helps older adults age in place longer without having to always rely on family and friends when it is no longer safe for them to drive their car. If this interests you, please call the Town of Bethlehem Senior Services at 518-439-4955 x1176. Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do.