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Support Our Mission

Our mission is rooted in empowerment, awareness, and fostering equitable access to communication. Through our four core programs – Access, Community, Education, and Outreach – we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in the deaf, hard of hearing, and DeafBlind community. Your support helps us continue this vital work. 

Have questions or need more information on how you can donate? 

Contact us at donate@deafinc.org

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Access Services

Our Access Services is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to essential resources and opportunities, dismantling communication barriers for the deaf, hard of hearing and DeafBlind. We firmly believe that access is not a privilege, but a fundamental right for all. 

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Community Programs

Within our Community Programs, we nurture a sense of belonging and offer support to individuals and families in the deaf and hard of hearing community. Through our platform, shared experiences flourish, fostering meaningful connections and camaraderie. 

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Education

In our Education program, we champion knowledge and understanding. We provide training and resources to foster deaf awareness, enhance sign language proficiency, and promote cultural competency. 

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Outreach

In our Outreach program, we extend our reach beyond our immediate community, actively engaging with the broader public to foster inclusion, challenge stereotypes, and create a more inclusive society. 

VIEW MORE WAYS TO GIVE NOW

  • A donation by check is a common way to support DEAF, Inc.'s mission. Send a personal check or a Foundation check made payable to DEAF, Inc. to: 

    DEAF, Inc.

    25 E Frisco Avenue

    St. Louis, MO 63119

    Memo: Individual or Foundation Donation

  •  Family Foundations can make a significant and immediate impact for DEAF, Inc. consumers. Simply contact us at donate@deafinc.org to recommend a grant to make a difference in the lives we serve. 

  • Double or even triple the impact of your gift to DEAF, Inc!

     

    Your company may be one of thousands that match employee contributions to charitable nonprofit organizations. If you or your partner is employed by a matching gift company, the impact of your contribution to DEAF, Inc. could be significantly increased by their match.  Simply contact your employer's human resources office and ask whether your company matches employee donations.  Let us know that you’ve submitted the match and we’ll let you know once it’s received. 

  • Missouri State Employees Charitable Campaign: Code 5073

     

    State employees can select DEAF, Inc. as their preferred charity can make pledges for the current calendar year. Many of the pledges are via payroll deduction but can be made with a one-time donation via cash or money order.  State Employees can learn more how to choose DEAF, Inc. as its preferred charity by visiting https://msecc.mo.gov/faq/

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