• Gifts of Cash: The CARES Act allows taxpayers who take the standard deduction to make up to $300 of charitable contributions to qualified charities. Itemizers can deduct up to 100% of adjusted gross income. As of now, this only applies to 2020.
• Stock or Securities: Make a gift of stock or securities to Agassiz Village and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please call Lisa Carter, Executive Director, at 781-860-0200 ext.1006 to make your stock gift.
• Individual Retirement Account: If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to Agassiz Village directly from your IRA. This is called a qualified charitable distribution. Through the SECURE Act you can transfer any amount up to $100,000 per year directly to a qualified charitable organization without paying income tax on the distribution.
• Donor-Advised Funds: Give through your donor-advised fund to maximize your impact. Your fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Beyond Summer: ITHRIVE Year-Round Leadership Development
Agassiz Village’s impact doesn’t end when camp does. In 2024, we launched the year‑round iTHRIVE Program to empower teens with the skills, confidence, and experiences they need to succeed in school, college, and the workforce. It’s a major step forward in our commitment to supporting underserved youth long after summer ends.
iTHRIVE helps teens grow as leaders, mentors, and role models. Participants take on meaningful leadership roles at camp, build social‑emotional skills, and learn to dream big in a community grounded in respect, kindness, and belonging.
Throughout the year, teens engage in hands‑on experiences like hiking adventures, college visits, internships, peer mentoring, and our signature “Dream Project,” where they help younger campers pursue their goals. Monthly workshops deepen their learning through career readiness, financial literacy, leadership development, and guidance from inspiring professionals.
Explore our year‑round programs and register today.
T - Trustworthiness and Teamwork
Objective: Teach trustworthiness and teamwork as foundational principles for effective leadership and personal development.
Program Elements: Focus on building trust among peers, understanding the importance of reliability and integrity, and the value of working collaboratively towards common goals.
H - Heart and Humility
Objective: Highlight heart and humility to nurture empathetic leaders who understand and value others' perspectives.
Program Elements: Emphasize empathy, compassion, and humility in interactions and decision-making. Encourage participants to recognize and value the strengths and contributions of others.
R - Resilience and Responsibility
Objective: Reinforce resilience and responsibility to prepare youth for overcoming challenges and taking ownership of their actions and decisions.
Program Elements: Develop resilience through coping strategies and a growth mindset. Stress the importance of personal and social responsibility in both success and failure.
I - Inspiration and Inclusivity
Objective: Inspire and ensure inclusivity, welcoming diverse perspectives and fostering a sense of belonging and support.
Program Elements: Cultivate an environment where all voices are heard and valued, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Encourage inspiration through positive role models and leadership examples.
V - Vision and Values
Objective: Validate vision and values to guide personal growth and the ethical leadership journey.
Program Elements: Encourage participants to develop a personal vision and align their actions with core values such as honesty, respect, and kindness. Focus on ethical decision-making and the long-term impact of actions.
E - Emotional Intelligence and Empowerment
Objective: Enhance emotional intelligence and empowerment, equipping youth with the skills to understand, use, and manage emotions positively.
Program Elements: Teach emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social skills to navigate personal and interpersonal challenges effectively. Empower participants to take initiative and lead with confidence.