• 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.
Agassiz
(ag-uh-see)
Village
Agassiz Village is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides overnight summer camp and year‑round leadership programs for children and teens from under‑resourced communities across the Northeast. Since 1935, we’ve helped more than 45,000 young people discover their strengths, build confidence, and find belonging in a safe, supportive community.
Who We Serve
Each summer, more than 500 children arrive at our 330‑acre lakefront campus in Poland, Maine — many carrying heavy burdens. Most face challenges such as poverty, homelessness, foster care, domestic violence, food insecurity, and limited access to enrichment programs. At Agassiz Village, they find safety, stability, and joy.
Here, every child is welcomed exactly as they are. Every child receives scholarships. Every child is supported by trained staff who help them grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
What We Do
Agassiz Village prepares youth for life’s journey through:
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Overnight Summer Camp (Ages 8–13) Two weeks of outdoor adventure, SEL skill‑building, friendships, and belonging.
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iTHRIVE Summer Teen Leadership Program (Ages 14–17) Leadership development, mentoring, college/career readiness, and year‑round support.
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Year‑Round Enrichment Workshops, retreats, college visits, and community‑building experiences that help teens stay connected and continue growing.
A Safe, Supportive Community Nutritious meals, transportation, housing, and trauma‑informed staff who help youth build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships.
Why It Matters
Agassiz Village changes lives. Our campers show measurable growth in confidence, perseverance, communication, and belonging — often catching up to national SEL benchmarks in just 12 days.
A few highlights from recent summers:
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78% of campers showed measurable SEL growth
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83% qualified for USDA food assistance
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34% faced homelessness, foster care, domestic violence, or parental incarceration
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150+ teens participated in leadership development
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7,630 meals served
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64% of all campers were teens ages 14–17
Every number represents a child who felt safe, supported, and seen.
