HOW YOU CAN HELP
Just as we have a mission to help as many homeless and needy people as possible, we have a responsibility to use resources wisely.
By volunteering time and resources, individuals and organizations enable KNMF to keep expenses low and use 100% of all donations to directly serve the needy. KNMF requires about $112,000 each year to fund all events and programs.
Financial support from individuals and businesses is necessary to carry out our programs.
WHAT KNMF DOLLARS WILL DO
$114 WOULD PROVIDE:
-19 Meals for homeless persons with a food provider service
$150 WOULD PROVIDE:
-25 meals for homeless persons with a food provider service, or
-Pay 1-2 event bills* or rent one porto pottie for an event.
$300 WOULD PROVIDE:
-50 meals for homeless persons with a food provider service, or
-Pay 3-4 event bills* for one month or
-Pay for the rental of a truck for an event and one porto pottie
$1,000 WOULD PROVIDE:
-167 meals for homeless persons with a food provider service, or
-Pay for two porto potties, and one rental truck for an event
$5,000 WOULD PROVIDE:
-833 meals for homeless persons with a food provider service, or
-Event supplies rent for one month
$10,000 WOULD PROVIDE:
-Meals, rental equipment, undergarments and some event supplies for an event
I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A DONATION
The Kenny Nickelson Memorial Foundation For Homeless Veterans and Children, Inc.
To make a tax-deductible donation online through PayPal, please use the online payment gateway below. To fax your donation to KNMF, please click here to access our printable donation form.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
-Contribute tax-deductible financial support (100% for program expenses).
-Donate new men's clothing, undergarments, socks, shoes, suits, towels, linens for twin/full size beds, standard pillows, hygiene and toiletry supplies (A GREAT WAY TO MOVE OUT YOUR M.O.S. INVENTORY).
-Sponsor a donation drive to collect new or laundered men's clothing, quality new/nearly new men's shoes, new socks, and new undergarments, bottled water, new toys, and new hygiene and toiletry supplies.
-Volunteer to work at our events.
-Participate as a Human Resource Specialist at KNMF Stand Downs and Personal Care Days to suggest training and job opportunities for qualified homeless and formerly homeless veterans at your company or agency.
-Provide entertainment at KNMF events.
Your support will help KNMF continue to make a difference in the lives of the nation's largest homeless community - L.A.'s homeless and formerly homeless veterans.
Your support will not be forgotten by our nation's heroes or by KNMF.
IN-KIND DONATIONS FOR EVENTS
FOR PERSONAL CARE DAY STAND DOWN:
1 - New men's undergarments (t-shirts, boxer shorts, socks S, M, L, XL, and XXL) and shoes.
2 - Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Wet Ones clean-wipes, shampoo, deodorant, shaving creme, combs and brushes
3 - Phone Cards, Personal Calendars and Organizers, Stationary and Postage Stamps.
4 - Veteran Transitional Housing needs: New Twin Sheet Sets, Full Sheet Sets, Twin/Full Comforter and Standard Pillows.
5 - Sponsorship of Personal Care Day Stand Down expenses rental trucks, tables, chairs, porto potties, waste management, disposable vinyl gloves, large clear bags, catered meals In-N-Out Trailer, etc.
FOR PERSONAL CARE DAY FOR VETERANS IN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING:
1 - New men's undergarments (t-shirts, boxer shorts, socks S, M, L, XL, and XXL) and shoes.
2 - Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Wet Ones clean-wipes, shampoo, deodorant, shaving creme, combs and brushes
3 - Phone Cards, Personal Calendars and Organizers, Stationary and Postage Stamps.
4 - Sponsorship of Personal Care Day Stand Down expenses rental trucks, tables, chairs, porto potties, waste management, disposable vinyl gloves, large clear bags, catered meals In-N-Out Trailer, etc.
With the generous support of donors, resources, and volunteers, KNMF has been able to help tens of thousands of needy individuals over the years by responding to their needs.
Personal identifiable information, including name, address, e-mail, and telephone/fax number provided by donors, volunteers, employers, colleges, trade schools, veteran service providers, or others is for the sole use of KNMF and will not be disclosed. KNMF's policy on non-disclosure of personal identifiable information went into effect on December 14, 1991.
For more information, please contact Doris Nickelson: Telephone (310) 545-2937 FAX (310) 939-7738 or Email for KNMF Info
