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Donors and Funding Sources

Funding Overview

As a tax exempt non-profit organization, we work hard to make every dollar count. Whether it is our operating grant, a $5 membership payment or donated labor and/or materials, every contribution is vital to achieving our goal of giving the right tools to people with disabilities. Your support is what allows them to live as independently and as fully involved in the community as they choose to be.

Major Funding Sources

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 48%
  • Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, 37%
  • Georgia Department of Human Services, 10%
  • United Way of the Coastal Empire, 1%
  • Grants and donations, 4%

LIFE Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations may be tax-deductible per IRS guidelines.

Funding Details

The major grants from these agencies allow us to offer our core services of information and referral, peer support, independent living skills training and advocacy. They also allow us to provide funding toward home modifications and assistive technology.

However, this is only part of the story.

Not to be underestimated at all are the contributions we receive from groups and individuals just like you. Groups like GAP Ministries, Kingdom Builders and Christian Men’s Fellowship partner with us by providing labor to build ramps in several counties. In fact, in recent years, the generosity of these groups and others have contributed more than two-thirds of the funding we received outside of grants, thus allowing us to serve even more consumers. Gifts from corporate donors, groups and individuals comprised the remainder.

No donation is too small. Whether you can contribute $1, $100, or choose to adopt a ramp, we guarantee that your donation will make a lasting impact in the life of a person with a disability and in the community.

Adopt A Ramp Program

How can you help? Adopt-A-Ramp! Your donations of money and time can change lives, one at a time. The average cost of a wheelchair ramp is $1,500 (the cost ranges from $850-$2,500) and can often be built in a single day. A CCTV will allow someone with extremely low vision to read countless pieces of mail, books, newspapers, and more, for years to come. The relief of being able to take a shower, with special assistive devices is priceless.

Improving life through assistive technology

By adopting one ramp or assistive technology each year, you improve someone’s chances of becoming an active participant in the community, of becoming employed, of simply achieving some level of independence. The relative cost is small, compared to the benefit to the people of Southeast Georgia.

Remember: Because LIFE is a charitable nonprofit, your donations may be tax deductible. Consult with your accounting professional to learn more.

Provide Independence

The satisfaction you gain from helping someone become more self-reliant is invaluable. Not only will you make new friends, you may gain new employees and new customers, as well. Funds may be designated for a specific county, or for general use.Your organization may want to do more than simply provide funds. If you and your employees/members want hands-on involvement, help is always welcome.

Call LIFE at 912-920-2414 for more information on volunteering.

Make A Donation

Your organization can choose the donation amount you are comfortable with. Here are some ideas to help you in your decision making:

• $270 – will buy a talking watch or clock for someone who is blind
• $850 – will pay for materials for one 12-foot ramp
• $1,000 – will purchase hand controls to allow someone who uses a wheelchair to drive
• $1,800 – will purchase a CCTV/Video magnifier for a visually impaired person
• $2,000 – will widen doorways and create an accessible threshold in one home
• $5,000 – will renovate a bathroom with a raised toilet, accessible sink and roll-in shower

Recent Posts

  • Centers for Independent Living Report
  • Winter Storm Hours
  • SenseAbility Showcase – January 29th!
  • Now enrolling for the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)
  • LIFE’s Offices Closed New Year’s Day
  • LIFE’s offices holiday closure dates
  • Savannah Office Location Has Reopened (post Hurricane Helene)
  • LIFE’s Post Hurricane Helene Resource and Information Document
  • Post Hurricane Helene Resource and Fact Sheet
  • UPDATE: Office locations closed from storm impacts
Keep in Touch

Main Office:    4811 Waters Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
Phone: (912) 920-2414
Video Phone: (912) 226-7660
Toll Free: (800) 948-4824
Fax: (912) 920-0007


Satellite Office:    213 West J.L Tyre Street
Screven, GA 31560
Phone: (912) 385-2214

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