Donate to HAUL
Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.
For over 55 years, the Houston Area Urban League has been dedicated to educating and empowering thousands of individuals across the Greater Houston area through impactful programs, initiatives, and services. Our mission is to support Black and other marginalized communities in achieving economic self-sufficiency, educational success, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, health and wellness, and civil rights, ensuring they can thrive in safe and prosperous communities.
Your donation, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference in sustaining and expanding the programs and services we provide. We truly appreciate your support!
Ways to Give
Give by Debit or Credit Card
Give by Mail
To make a donation via check, please make the check payable to:
Houston Area Urban League
ATTN: Fund Development
1301 Texas Ave,
Houston, TX 77002
Matching Gifts
Many companies match donations their employees make to support good work in communities and to ensure they have active corporate social responsibility. Approximately $2-3 billion is donated annually through matching gift programs.
You Can Double Your Gift in 4 Easy Steps:
1. Complete your online donation.
2. Click 'Let’s Check' to see if your company will match your donation and review the matching gift program guidelines.
3. Follow the link to the submission form, complete it, and send it to your employer.
4. Once processed and approved, the company makes a matching donation to the Houston Area Urban League.
See if your employer will match your donation!
Did you know some companies will match a spouse’s donation even if that spouse is not a direct employee?
Did you know some companies will match each recurring gift you make, including payroll deductions as well?
Please submit forms via email attention: Ms. Anita Bates at (713) 393-8783 or abates@haul.org.
Give by Stock Transfer
Giving More Via Stock Donations
Donating appreciated stock is one of the easiest ways to give more to the cause you care about!
Your stock donation is a great way to support our mission, provide an income tax deduction for the full market value and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciated value.
Donating stock helps reduce your future tax burden and can help you impact underserved urban communities at less cost.
Stock Account Information:
Broker/Dealer Name: LPL Financial DTC # 0075
Receiving Account Number: 6094-4333
Receiving Account Registration: Houston Area Urban League
Anita Bates
Director of Fund Development
Houston Area Urban League
For additional information, please contact Anita Bates at (713) 393-8783 or abates@haul.org.
Give by Donor Advises Funds
Become a Donor-Advisor
What is a donor-advised fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities.
How It Works
Use the below widget to establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
- Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free)
- Recommend grants directly to the Houston Area Urban League
Advantages
Simplicity – The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Flexibility – The timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision-making.
Tax-efficiency – Contributions are tax-deductible, and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock.
Family legacy – A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy. No start-up costs – There is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund. However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more).** No transaction fees – Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.**
Privacy if desired – Donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.
For more information, please contact Anita Bates at (713) 393-8783 or abates@haul.org.
Legacy/Planned Giving
Join Our Legacy Circle
Make An Impact
Add the Houston Area Urban League as a beneficiary for your Life Insurance, Will, or Living Trust. Making a charitable bequest is a simple, flexible and versatile way to ensure we can continue our work for years to come.
Choose a planned giving option that works best for you:
1. Naming Houston Area Urban League in your will
2. Making Houston Area Urban League a beneficiary in your donor-advised fund, life-insurance policy, or retirement plan
3. Granting Houston Area Urban League gifts of stock, setting up trusts or annuities.
Your gift will support our work for generations.
For more information, please contact Anita Bates at 713-393-8783 or abates@haul.org.
Already have a Will or are in the process of making one?
Follow these 4 Simple Steps to Legacy Giving:
- Email the Houston Area Urban League of your intent via abates@haul.org
- Contact your retirement plan administrator, insurance company, bank, or financial institution for a change-of-beneficiary form.
- Decide what percentage (1 to 100) you would like the Houston Area Urban League to receive along with the chosen percentage on the beneficiary form.
- Return the necessary completed form(s) to your plan administrator, insurance company, bank, or financial institution.
If you have questions about naming the Houston Area Urban League as a beneficiary in your will, please contact Ms. Anita Bates at (713) 393-8783 or abates@haul.org.
Equal Opportunity Day Gala
The Equal Opportunity Day Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year, highlighting the Houston Area Urban League’s commitment to empowering communities and creating opportunities. This formal evening provides a platform to reflect on our progress while honoring outstanding individuals in the community who are making a lasting impact through their leadership and contributions. Taking place during the holiday season, the gala offers a meaningful opportunity to come together in support of the work that continues to transform lives. Proceeds from the event directly support HAUL’s programs and services, enabling us to provide crucial resources that help individuals and families across Greater Houston achieve economic stability and success.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor $100,000
- Two (2) prominent tables reserved for twenty (20) guests in the VIP seating section
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate recognition in the event press release and organization monthly publication
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Company Representative to make comments at Gala and Commercial shown during gala
- Company Name and Logo listed on all VIP Reception Information
- Twenty (20) tickets to VIP Reception
- Recognition during Program
- Social Media Marketing (2) 60-second pre-event social media sponsor Videos
- 20 Valet Parking Passes
- Company promotional items on each table
- Listed in Annual Report
- Company Logo promoted on Step & Repeat for 12 months
Legacy Sponsor $50,000
- Two (2) prominent tables reserved for twenty (20) guests in the VIP seating section
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite, and website
- Corporate recognition in the event press release and organization’s monthly publication
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Twenty (20) tickets to VIP Reception
- Social Media Marketing (1) 60-second pre-event social media sponsor Video
- 10 Valet Parking Passes
- Listed in Annual Report
- Company Logo promoted on Step & Repeat for 12 months
Empowerment Sponsor $25,000
- One (1) premier table reserved for ten (10) guests in the premier seating
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate recognition in the event press release and organization monthly publication
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Social Media Marketing
- Ten (10) tickets to VIP Reception
- Listed in Annual Report
- Company Logo promoted on Step & Repeat for 12 months
Visionary Sponsor $15,000
- One (1) table reserved for ten (10) guests
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website Corporate recognition in the organization monthly publication
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Social Media Mentions
- Listed in Annual Report
- Company Logo promoted on Step & Repeat for 12 months
Advocate Sponsor $10,000
- One (1) table reserved for ten (10) guests
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Social Media Mentions
- Listed in Annual Report
- Company Logo promoted on Step & Repest for 12 months
Sustaining Sponsor $5,000
limited Availability
- One (1) table reserved for ten (10) guests
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Listed in Annual Report
- Company Logo promoted on Step & Repeat for 12 months
Advancing Opportunity Luncheon
This highly anticipated luncheon is our first major fundraiser of the year, bringing together business leaders, community advocates, policymakers, and change-makers to address pressing challenges and develop actionable solutions for advancing equity and expanding opportunity for all in the classroom and boardroom. As a dynamic forum, the luncheon fosters meaningful dialogue, encourages innovative thinking, and inspires collective action to create a more inclusive and equitable society. Attendees engage in critical discussions about breaking down systemic barriers while celebrating success stories and exploring pathways to empower marginalized communities. More than just a gathering, this event serves as a catalyst for collaboration and a platform for fostering strategy for opportunity. Most importantly, it helps fuel our mission. The funds raised during the luncheon directly support the Houston Area Urban League’s impactful programs and services, enabling us to continue transforming lives and uplifting communities across Greater Houston. This is not only an opportunity to be part of the conversation but also a chance to drive real change and make a lasting difference.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsors $30,000
- Two (2) prominent tables reserved for twenty (20) guests in the VIP seating section
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage Corporate recognition in the event press release and organization monthly publication
- Social Media Marketing
- (2) 60-second pre-event social media sponsor video
Platinum Sponsor $15,000
- One (1) premium table reserved for ten (10) guests
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Corporate recognition in the event press release and organization monthly publication
- Social Media Marketing
Gold Sponsor $10,000
- One (1) table reserved for ten (10) guests
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate recognition in the organization monthly publication
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Social Media Posts (8)
Silver Sponsor $7,500
- One (1) table reserved for ten (10) guests
- Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
- Corporate recognition in the organization monthly publication
- Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
- Social Media Posts (5)
Bronze Sponsor $5,000
Limited Availability
• One (1) table reserved for ten (10) guests
Corporate logo included in promotional materials, event invite and website
Corporate logo included on event onsite signage
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