HOW YOU CAN HELP
Starboard Sponsorship Program
Why sponsor a trauma victim?
Your Support Can Change their Life.
When you sponsor a trauma victim, you’re helping to ensure they can grow and heal from their traumatic experiences. Too many women and
children right here in our area endure abuse & domestic violence, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse.
In fact, consider these statistics:
– 1 in 4 girls will be sexually assaulted by the time she is 18.
– 1 in 6 boys will be sexually assaulted by the time he is 18.
– 60% will never tell anyone (darknesstolight.org 2012).
– The younger the child victim, the more likely it is that the
perpetrator is a juvenile. Juveniles are the offenders in 43%
of assaults on children under age six. Of these offenders,
14% are under age 12.
FAQs Starboard Sponsorship Program
1. What type of sponsorships are there?
Your gift of * either monthly or one time annually will bring hope and healing to a sponsored victim’s life. Through your sponsorship, you’ll
help Therapy Resource Group enhance a victim’s entire life through “trauma-informed” counseling, advocacy, psycho-education, and
caregiver support.
* The Anchor Annual Sponsorship: $1500 – one victim receives 40 individual counseling sessions and 10 family sessions during
one calendar year.
The Nautilus Monthly Sponsorship: $100/ month – one victim receives 4 individual counseling sessions per month.
The Beacon BiMonthly Sponsorship: $50/month – one victim receives 2 individual counseling sessions per month. This
membership will be combined with another Beacon or be assigned to a client that needs to meet bi-monthly only.
The Driftwood Sponsorship: $25/month – supports victims for services as needed: may be combined with other Driftwood
Sponsorships for 4 sessions per month or serve as funding for booster sessions or crisis intervention counseling.
2. How does the Sponsorship Work?
Therapy Resource Group is the first organization in the Upper Palmetto area to offer supporters the opportunity to sponsor an individual victim in their healing after a trauma. Our hope is that, with community support, no willing trauma victim go without “trauma-informed” care for their mental health needs.
When you sponsor a victim, you’re not only helping to support them as they grow and learn. Your support gets combined with the support of other sponsors – ultimately helping Therapy Resource Group ensure that all victims – regardless of whether they have a sponsor – are receiving the life-changing benefits of sponsorship.
When you choose to sponsor a victim, you can consider things like the age, gender and location of the victim. Once matched, you’ll receive a welcome kit that includes more information about your sponsorship. While we do not release any identifiable information about our clients,
you will be informed whether you are supporting a child, an adolescent, or an adult and in what County.
3. Where does my Sponsorship Support go?
The power of sponsorship creates growth and healing that ripples throughout the victim’s lives, their families’ lives and our entire communities. Your sponsorship provides counseling and advocacy services for clients by capable “trauma-informed” clinicians at Therapy Resource Group. Clients will receive amazing care in a beautiful setting with state of the art efficiencies.
4. What if there are Changes with Your Sponsored Victim?
We work in real communities, with real families, often in difficult situations. We provide a safe environment for our client’s to learn, grow and heal, but sometimes situations change. For example, a victim may leave our services because the family has moved to a new home in another community.
If your sponsored victim leaves our sponsorship program, your sponsorship will be moved to another person in need of support, so that you can continue helping clients in need. You’ll also be notified and have the opportunity to send a goodbye letter to your previously sponsored victim anonymously through our internal chain of communication.
5. What if I would prefer to donate another amount?
We appreciate any support you can give us. 95% of our sponsorship funding is contributed to TRG victim clients directly with the remaining 5% going to TRG operations. Please visit our Donate page for FAQs.
6. What if I need to modify or cancel my sponsorship?
Please email nicki@therapyresourcegroup.org for no hassle adjustments to your sponsorships. Please keep in mind that funds received pay
for the previous month so 30 days notice is requested for cancellations or modifications to the Starboard Sponsor Program. Thank you for your understanding.
VOLUNTEERING
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Therapy Resource Group. We want to make sure you get all the information you need
to have the best experience possible. Below are some of the questions we hear most often.
Volunteering FAQs
1. What volunteer opportunities are available at Therapy Resource Group?
We need help in the following areas: fundraising, clerical, managing our bookstore, scheduling, client support and marketing
2. What are the volunteer minimum requirements?
● Flexibility and willingness to work where the need is the greatest.
● Ability to learn and adapt.
● 18 years of age or older. Or for student volunteering, 15 yo with adult supervision
● Successful completion of application and mandatory background screening.
3. I need hours for school. Can I volunteer at Therapy Resource Group?
You can satisfy your school-service requirement while helping us. We have volunteer opportunities that support our community that are very rewarding experiences for students. All volunteers must complete the application process and then register in advance. Please email nicki@therapyresourcegroup.org for more information.
4. I have court-ordered hours. Can I volunteer at Therapy Resource Group?
You may be eligible to fulfill your court-ordered hours by volunteering at TRG. You will need to complete the volunteer application process and be pre-screened/approved before registering and starting your volunteer service. All volunteers must register in advance. You may donate gift cards with receipt for 2 hours for $50.
5. What if I would prefer to donate another amount?
We appreciate any support you can give us. 95% of our sponsorship funding is contributed to TRG victim clients directly with the remaining 5% going to TRG operations. Please visit our Donate page for FAQs.
6. What if I need to modify or cancel my sponsorship?
Please email nicki@therapyresourcegroup.org for no hassle adjustments to your sponsorships. Please keep in mind that funds received pay
for the previous month so 30 days notice is requested for cancellations or modifications to the Starboard Sponsor Program. Thank you for your understanding.
Donate
Therapy Resource Group maintains the highest standard for financial responsibility, and we focus on financial ethics, efficiency, and resource maximization. 95% of all online donations go directly to providing counseling services and resources. The remaining 5% is combined with other funding sources for operating costs.
Wish List:
-File cabinet
-New toys
-Snacks for after school clients
-Gallon sized bottled water
-Cleaning services
Donate Now
Support Our Cause
Help our organization by donating today! All donations go directly to making a difference for our cause.
Donate FAQs
1. How much of my donation is going directly to people in need?
Therapy Resource Group is committed to spending your money in a highly productive, efficient way. We ensure that 95% of your donation will go towards providing trauma informed counseling, resources and community education. Only 5% of operating/administrative costs are funded directly by donations, which means that 95% of all donations from individuals, associations, and foundations provide counseling services, education and resourcing to those who would not otherwise be able to afford it. So for every $20 donated, $19 goes directly to client services and support.
2. How will my donation be used?
Your donation will directly support qualifying individuals who are in need of trauma informed counseling and resources by covering or subsidizing those costs. For example, a qualifying client (trauma victim identified as “uninsured” or “underinsured”), will be treated by a highly trained licensed counselor at little or no cost to them (client payment amounts are determined by need assessment and collection of financial information).
3. Does Therapy Resource Group have annual audits?
Beginning in 2022, Therapy Resource Group will have an annual independent audit.
4. Is my donation tax-deductible?
Therapy Resource Group is a non-profit organization exempt from federal income taxation under IRC 501(c)(3). Donations are tax-deductible for United States citizens. For donors outside of the United States, please consult with your tax advisor to determine whether your donation is tax-deductible.
5. Does Therapy Resource Group issue tax receipts?
Yes, you will receive a charitable tax receipt for income tax purposes. The tax receipt is sent to you as an e-mail attachment to avoid administrative and mailing costs. This ensures that 100 % of your donation will go towards client care. However, if you would prefer that a receipt be mailed to you, this request can be accommodated.
6. When can I expect my receipt?
You will receive your tax receipt immediately upon Therapy Resource Group’s receipt of your donation.
7. I don't have much money. Can I still help?
Yes! Small donations of $5, $10 or $20 greatly impact the lives of our trauma survivors by contributing towards sponsorship, providing education or other resources. Larger donations (e.g. $250, $500, $1,000, etc.) make a very significant difference to the patients whose eye care you sponsor. Additionally, we always appreciate donations of snacks and hygiene items for clients and donations of office supplies help keep our overhead down.
8. Does Therapy Resource Group sell, rent or trade donor information to other agencies?
No! Therapy Resource Group values your support, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. We will not cede or sell your data for commercial use, or for any use that is not directly linked to our activities or to the use for which you have entered the data.
9. Can I dedicate my donation to someone?
Yes. You can make your donation a tribute to someone. You will receive a donation receipt as well as a certificate that you can give to your friend or loved one.
10. Can I make a donation on the phone if I don't want to donate online?
Yes, but we do urge you to take advantage of the convenience and security of giving online. You may call us at 704-931-1010, if you would like to donate by credit card via phone.
11. Can I make a donation by check?
You may submit a donation to Therapy Resource Group by check by postal mail to:
Therapy Resource Group
106 Phifer Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
12. What is Therapy Resource Group’s tax ID number?
86-2113284
13. How do I include Therapy Resource Group in my will?
Arranging a for a planned gift helps TRG face future challenges and grow our programs to provide support to those who need it. There are many ways to include TRG in your will, such as gifts tied to your estate, life income gifts, a charitable lead trust, and/or naming TRG as a beneficiary of your retirement or insurance plan.
Choosing the right planned gift depends on your personal circumstances and financial goals. Please consult your financial advisor to determine the right option for you. You can also use Free Will, a free online tool that helps users create a will for their estate, and through which users can indicate Therapy Resource Group as a beneficiary.
14. How can I fundraise for Therapy Resource Group?
Thank you for your interest in fundraising for TRG. All across the country, generous individuals raise money for TRG through creative projects, events, campaigns, and programs. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer supporter, the easiest way to get started is by Contacting us at
nicki@therapyresourcegroup.org with any questions or to sign up to raise funds for TRG