give - Athelas Institute - provides a variety of quality educational, rehabilitative, residential, employment and individual support options for individuals with developmental disabilities within a supportive milieu, utilizing natural supports to maximize opportunities for individual growth and also provides residential services, individual support services, and specialized services for individuals with severe head injuries, autism, and those who are dually diagnosed with both mental retardation and mental health issues - Columbia Maryland, Baltimore MD, Howard County, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

Annual Campaign

Your generous donations go directly help the individuals that we serve. All donors receive special recognition in our Newsletter, which is distributed to all of our friends, families, caregivers and community supporters.

Special Sponsorship Levels:

Monthly Sponsor	all donations welcome
Century	$100 - $249
Benefactor	$250 - $249
Silver	$500 - $999
Gold	$1000 - $4999
Platinum	$5000 and greater

Please make checks payable to Athelas Institute, Inc. and mail to our Adminsitrative office at 9104 Red Branch Road, Columbia MD 21045. We regret that we are unable to accept electronic transactions at this time.

Food Lion Shop and Share

Athelas is pleased to announce that we remain a registed charity at Food Lion Supermarkets.

If you have a FoodLion MVP card, please help us receive funds from FoodLion by listing Athelas as the charity you wish to support. You can do this by logging onto www.foodlion.com and designating Athelas as your chosen charity.

If you do not already have an MVP card, stop by your local FoodLion customer service desk and register. You can designate Athelas as your charity right on the application.

Have the cashier scan your MVP card everytime you shop. It's free and no MVP sale items need be purchased for your purchase to qualify. This is a great way for you to get discounts on your groceries and help the individuals that Athelas serves at the same time!

15th Annual Golf Tournament

Give Back America

Our golf tournament is always a very special event. All players receive green's fees, range balls, cart, hot dog/soda at the turn, lunch buffet and chances at prizes. Your participation will directly benefit the individuals that we serve.

This year's tournament will be held at Willow Spring Golf Course in West Friendship, Howard County, MD on 9/17/08.

Download a printable copy of our golf brochure and registration form or contact golf2008@athelasinst.org for additional details.

GiveBackAmerica.org is an online shopping mall created to raise money for local charities. The concept is simple, every time you shop online from your favorite online retailer (i.e. Target, Expedia, Macy's, Blockbuster, Amazon, Drugstore.com, Ebay), a percentage of each purchase goes to your favorite charity, all at no extra cost to you, the supporter.

By clicking the above link you will leave our site and be direced to GBA.

Cell Phone and Ink Cartridge Donations

All cell phones are eligible for the recycling program. We can accept phone only, no accessories.

Ink cartridges must be original/virgin cartridges, no previously refilled cartridges are eligible.

Your donations can be dropped off at our Administrative office at 9104 Red Branch Road, Columbia MD 21045 between 9 am and 5 pm Monday - Friday.

This is a great way to not only help the individuals we serve but make an impact on the environment as well.

The United Way of Central Maryland

Donations can be very simply made to Athelas via the United Way by using our charity code, #5242.

Cards of Compassion Memorial Donation Cards

Back by popular demand, our beautifully packaged Contribution Cards! A set of five cards wrapped in a beautiful ribbon can be yours for a donation of only $25.

This pre-paid donation can be used for any occasion (i.e. birthdays, anniversaries, sypathy or holidays). These are perfect to keep on hand to send to friends and loved ones when that usual greeting card just won't do. There is ample space inside to include your personal message, letting them know that you not only remembered the occasion but aslo made a contribution in their honor!

Even better, because of the many requests we received, we have two new versions available this year. One is specially designed for the holidays and the other features five different artworks by our individuals.

Beautifully crafted, these stunning pre-packaged cards will be the only ones that you need to purchase this year. Hurry and contact Melissa Tyler at mtyler@athelasinst.org to order or for more information. Or you can download and order form here.

As with all of our giving opportunities, checks should be made payable to Athelas Institute, Inc. and mailed to our main office.

Wish List
DVD Players	Karaoke Machines	Commercial Vacuum Cleaner	Laptops
Picture / Art Frames	New Televisions	Microwave Ovens	Driveway Paving
Framed Artwork	Cookware and Bakeware	Bath Towels and Washcloths	Twin Sheets