How Does it Work?

As a nonprofit organization, Peaceful Paths is eligible to receive QCD donations and put them immediately to use supporting survivors of domestic violence in Alachua, Bradford and Union Counties.

Individuals over 70.5 years of age are eligible to contribute up to $108,000 annually to nonprofit organizations like Peaceful Paths through their financial advisors in lieu of taking a required minimum distribution. Married couples are eligible to contribute $216,000 annually.

QCD’s can made directly to Peaceful Paths from a traditional or inherited IRA, inactive SEP Plans and inactive SIMPLE IRA Plans. Contact your financial institution for details on how to designate your distribution to supportive survivors and their families.

What your QCD Supports:

Last year Peaceful Paths provided more than 60,000 services for survivors of domestic violence including case management and advocacy, childcare and youth support, safety planning, financial literacy, housing support, legal assistance, and general outreach advocacy services. In 2024, we provided $537,185 of client assistance funds to empower survivors as they found a path forward to self-sufficiency and relationships free of violence. All services are free and confidential.

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$25,000

• Provides 335 Trauma-Informed Therapy Sessions for Adults & Children

$50,000

• Covers Waste Collection Costs for Outreach and Shelter for 1 Year

$75,000

• Supports 1 Full-Time and 1 Part-Time Advocate position for 1 year

$100,000

• Provides Shelter and Supportive Housing Utilities for 1 year

 

A variety of acknowledgements are available for large gifts including memorial bricks, leaves on our Hope Tree, room naming rights, and event sponsorships. Our development team is available to work with you and find a meaningful way to recognize and celebrate your gift.

What Next?
Download our W9 form here for your financial advisor and you’ll have all the information you need! The end of year deadline will be here before you know it, so if have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Stephanie Freas at stephanief@peacefulpaths.org