Raise Money
The Middle East Children’s Alliance relies on the energy and commitment of individuals to fund our programs. Individuals and community groups anywhere in the world can support MECA’s work by contributing and organizing others to give.
Host a Fundraiser for MECA!
This year marks 30 years of MECA’s work caring for the children of Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria. The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) achieved this milestone because people like you donated and raised funds for our work.
As part our 30th Anniversary Fundraising campaign, our goal is to raise $120,000 from fundraisers held by individuals or groups.
Asking people to make contributions to MECA in honor of your birthday or other celebration works great. But you can do a fundraiser for any occasion or no special occasion.
When Omar and Nayema Sisemore were thirteen and eleven they decided to raise funds for MECA’s Maia Project to bring clean water to Palestinian children. They started with a lemonade stand and once relatives and family friends chipped in, they raised nearly $4,000—enough to fund a water purification unit for a kindergarten in Gaza.
Top fundraising ideas:
- Set up a fundraiser on MECA’s Facebook page
- Host a houseparty
- Put on a concert with a local musician
- Almost anything you like to do can be effective in raising funds—a cooking class, a poker game, a bike race, an afternoon tea, or a film screening and discussion.
Read more: How to host a house party or fundraising event or How to raise money online
Contact Penny@mecaforpeace.org if you’re ready to start planning an event for MECA’s 30th anniversary today!
Take Action
The lives of Palestinian children are either invisible or distorted in the mainstream media. That’s why it’s so important that you stay informed and share what you learn with your community. The News & Opinions section and blog on this website, along with MECA’s email newsletters and public events can provide you with news and insight you’d have a hard time finding on your own. By staying informed, educating others and then taking action, you can help us further our mission.
Give Your Time
MECA always needs volunteers! Fill Out This Simple Form.
You can also email Voulette or call her at 510-548-0542 to speak about volunteer opportunities at the MECA office and events.
Ways To Give
Workplace Giving:
- Matching Gifts
You may be able to double your donation to MECA. Many employers offer matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from retirees and spouses may also qualify for a match. Click here to access matching gift forms and guidelines from your employer.
- Combined Federal Campaign
The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) makes it possible and easy for federal government workers to support the work of the Middle East Children’s Alliance through payroll deductions.Your pledge made during the annual campaign season (October 2, 2017 to January 12, 2018) will help fund projects and aid to meet the needs of Palestinian children and refugees from Syria. Please designate the Middle East Children’s Alliance, CFC #14154. Thank you! - Workplace Giving
Sign up at work to give through the United Way or another work-place giving program. If MECA is not on the list of organizations, you can still choose it.
Gifts of Stock
You can make a stock contribution by contacting:
TD Ameritrade DTC # 0188
Middle East Children’s Alliance, Account No. 883111095
Please Note: If you want MECA to know you are giving a gift of stock, please contact Deborah Agre. Neither your broker or ours is allowed to give us your name. Email: Deborah@mecaforpeace.org
Phone: 510-548-0542, ext. 311
Wire Transfer or EFT
- EFT
Donations by EFT can be made through MECA’s donation page by selecting “bank account” as the payment method - Wire Transfer from the United States
Bank name: Wells Fargo, 420 Montgomery, San Francisco, CA 94104
Swift BIC: WFBIUS6S
Routing number: 121000248
Name on Account: Middle East Children’s Alliance, 1101 8th Street, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94710
Account number: 9691266010
Please send notification of the wire to Nancy Ippolito, MECA’s Financial Manager - Wire Transfer from abroad
Bank name: Wells Fargo, 420 Montgomery, San Francisco, CA 94104
Swift BIC: WFBIUS6S
Routing number: 121042882
Name on Account: Middle East Children’s Alliance, 1101 8th Street, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94710
Account number: 9691266010
Please send notification of the wire to Nancy Ippolito, MECA’s Financial Manager
Donate your car or other property
We’ve contracted with a reputable company that will tow your car, handle all the paperwork, and sell your car–with the proceeds going to MECA.
Call Donate for charity toll-free at 866-392-4483 or fill out their form online. Be sure to select Middle East Children’s Alliance from the pull-down menu on the form.
Bequests and Other Planned Gifts
Remember the Middle East Children’s Alliance in Your Will.
Attend MECA Events
MECA regularly holds public events with activists, writers and performers from the Middle East and around the US. All funds from ticket sales and contributions go toward our work.
Shop!
You can buy products from MECA’s Shop Palestine and proceeds benefit MECA’s work!
You can also buy products from Amazon and 0.5% of your purchases will be donate to MECA!
Visit Amazon Smile and select “Middle East Children’s Alliance” as your charitable organization. All Amazon products are available through Amazon smile!