What We Do
Volunteer
We are grateful to have the volunteer support of so many generous people in our community. There are several ways to be involved with George Mark Children’s House for special events, enrichment programs, office duties, kitchen work and more.
You can volunteer as an individual or with a group.
Teen volunteers also assist our children and families by reading, doing arts and crafts, or playing video games with the children. Teens must be at least 16 years old to volunteer. We are able to accept a limited number of teens into our Volunteer Program.
Please fill out this volunteer application below. Someone will reach out to you to explain our training requirements and next steps. Please know, we receive a high volume of inquiries, and sometimes it takes some time for us to respond. We appreciate your patience and understanding. If you have questions, please contact our Volunteer and House Systems Coordinator Katie Pena at KPena@georgemark.org
Ways to Give
Donate Online
Your gifts help provide compassionate pediatric palliative care to the children and families we serve, now and into the future.
Mail Your Donation
Please mail checks to:
George Mark Children’s House
c/o Advancement Department
2121 George Mark Lane
San Leandro, CA 94578
Checks should be made payable to:
George Mark Children House.
Thank you for your contribution!
Donate by Phone
You can make a donation over the phone by calling George Mark Children House directly. Let the operator know the purpose of your call. Be prepared to provide your credit card details.
Our phone number is  510-346-4624.
Champion Giving/
Memorial & In Honor
Give the most powerful gift by donating in honor or memory of someone you love. With every gift, you help George Mark Children’s House provide compassionate pediatric palliative care to the children and families we serve, now and into the future.
Thank you!
More Ways to Support the Mission
Donor-advised fund (DAF)
You can recommend grants to George Mark Children House from your donor-advised fund (DAF). Contact your DAF sponsoring organization to learn how to best recommend a grant to George Mark Children’s House.
Federal Tax ID Number 94-3255845
Address: 2121 George Mark Lane, San Leandro, CA 94578
Donate Securities
Gifts of appreciated securities, such as stocks and mutual funds, may offer big tax advantages. These include forgiveness of the tax on capital gain and an income-tax charitable deduction for the fair market value of the securities.
Donate Your Vehicle
Donate your vehicle by clicking the button below, and we’ll arrange free pick-up. You may qualify for a tax deduction. After pick-up, you’ll receive a receipt and the necessary tax forms. Thank you for your support!
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Legacy & Planned Giving
When you make a legacy gift to George Mark Children’s House, you become a member of our Heart and Hope Builders Legacy Circle. Your financial contribution ensures that we continue to provide compassionate pediatric palliative care to the children and families we serve, now and into the future.
There are several ways to make your mark. What’s more, these planned giving options also offer you financial benefits.
Find out more about how you can make a legacy gift. Contact our Senior Director of Advancement, Michelle Collier, at MCollierr@georgemark.org.
Will or Revocable Living Trust
You can leave a legacy for future generations by remembering George Mark in your will or revocable living trust. This is a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime – and will sustain our mission into the future. This arrangement may have estate tax planning benefits as well.
Beneficiary Designations
One of the easiest ways to help us continue to provide pediatric palliative care is by naming George Mark Children’s House as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance, annuity, or donor advised fund.
Gifts that Provide Income
Charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts are creative strategies that allows you to donate to George Mark while also securing a reliable retirement income stream and offers significant tax benefits.
Events
Check out upcoming George Mark events to learn more.
Visit Us
If you are interested in getting involved and want to learn more about George Mark Children’s House, reach out to schedule a private tour of the house and grounds.
