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C-LOR exists to help every young adult answer life's most defining questions: Who am I, What can I become, and How?

For most, these questions are challenging enough. But for young adults facing extraordinary adversity — those aging out of the foster system, survivors of sex trafficking, or those experiencing homelessness or incarceration — the path to self-discovery can feel impossibly out of reach.

Every young person deserves the chance to discover their potential, regardless of the circumstances they were born into or the trials they've endured.Through donor support, scholarship participants receive free aptitude assessments, personalized career plans, and one-on-one guidance from dedicated Navigators who help turn those plans into reality.

As C-LOR grows, it aims to expand access nationwide while adding literacy, tutoring, mental health, wellness, and life skills support. As well, by partnering with employers, C-LOR can match talent with opportunity.

The C-LOR Method is more than a program—It’s a solution!

Your investment helps ensure that a young person's past does not define their future, giving them the confidence and direction to build a successful life.

Together, we can turn "What can I become?" into a question answered with a plan.

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C-LOR is a registered [501(c)(3)] non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.

Other ways to give

  • When you make recurring donations to C-LOR through our monthly giving program, you will directly support C-LOR as they train and support Career Path Navigators who work one-on-one with participants to create a customized career path plan based upon their personal aptitude profile, and taking into consideration their existing options coupled with future education and training alternatives. Together, we ensure these young adults have every opportunity to achieve stability and success as they transition into the real world.

  • A tribute or memorial gift is a thoughtful way to celebrate a special person or remember a loved one while supporting the needs of children post foster care. You can also raise money by asking others to give to C-LOR in lieu of gifts for birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, or other events. Gifts can be made using our secure, online donation forms above or by emailing connect@c-lor.org to coordinate further.

  • Giving appreciated securities—stocks, bonds, and mutual funds—benefits both donors and C-LOR. In most cases, donors receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the security and do not have to pay capital gains tax on the transfer of securities that have been held for at least a year.

  • Join C-LOR by donating cryptocurrency and make an important difference for children in foster care.

    The IRS classifies cryptocurrencies as property, so cryptocurrency donations to 501(c)3 charities receive the same tax treatment as stocks. Donating cryptocurrency is a non-taxable event, meaning you do not owe capital gains tax on the appreciated amount and can deduct it on your taxes. Consult with your financial planner to determine your tax benefits.

  • Did you know that many employers offer generous matching gift programs that can double or even triple the impact of your donation to C-LOR? Matching gift programs can dramatically increase your charitable gift at no additional cost to you. Many companies will match their employees’ donations (and sometimes employee spouse or retiree gifts as well!). Some companies even match volunteer hours and in-kind donations.

    Find out if your employer or the employers of your friends and family have matching gift programs. You can often get more information from your company’s HR department. Each company has its own guidelines, but many will match gifts annually. Leverage your support to help more young adults.

  • By supporting C-LOR, businesses and organizations help provide necessary resources to recruit, train, and provide ongoing professional support to C-LOR navigator volunteers as they advocate for a better future for our country’s young adults. Corporate philanthropy, workplace giving, and creating awareness through internal outreach and communications are just a few ways you can support C-LOR and youth from at-risk conditions. Let us help tailor a specific program to your budget and philanthropic goals. We welcome the opportunity to explore ways to engage your employees or members in a partnership with C-LOR. 

  • Create a legacy so your generosity continues to have an impact for generations to come. By making a charitable bequest, you can help ensure young adults post foster care will have strong advocates for years to come. Legacy gifts can have significant tax benefits for forward-thinking donors and your heirs. By including C-LOR in your estate planning, you can make a legacy gift that may not be possible during your lifetime. Bequests in any amount can be unrestricted or designated for a specific purpose.

    Aside from a simple will or estate designation, there are other options for planned giving including a charitable gift annuity, a charitable lead trust, or a life insurance policy. Always check with your estate attorney or financial advisor for additional information.

  • Do you belong to a group or organization that raises funds for charities? Would you and a group of friends like to organize your own small event with proceeds donated to C-LOR? Please contact us to let us know about your event. Approved events may use our logo and mission to help raise funds to support C-LOR.