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Help a Young Person See What is Possible
Your gift helps Be A Better Me Foundation provide mentoring, positive experiences, recognition, and practical support to children and young people throughout Canton and Stark County. Give once or make a recurring donation through our secure form.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Donations help the Foundation:
Unless a gift is made to a designated campaign, it will support the Foundation’s general charitable work and be used where it is most needed.
Ways to Give
General Fund
A general donation gives Be A Better Me the flexibility to respond to program needs throughout the year.
Bike Fund
Help the Foundation purchase bikes for its annual Pop-Up Bike Giveaway. Gifts of every size can be combined to put more bikes into the hands of local children.
Our Nonprofit Information
Be A Better Me Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Legal name: Be A Better Me Foundation
- EIN: 81-3380583
- Address: One Center for Leadership, 901 Tuscarawas Street East, Canton, Ohio 44707
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for a contribution unless they are described at the time of the gift.
Donation FAQ
Can I make a recurring donation?
Yes. You can choose to donate monthly or yearly.
Will I receive a receipt?
Zeffy will send an electronic receipt to the email address supplied with the donation. For help with a receipt, contact us via the contact form on our contact page.
Does Zeffy charge the Foundation a platform fee?
Zeffy is provided to nonprofits without a mandatory platform fee. During checkout, Zeffy may invite donors to make an optional contribution to support its service. Donors can review and adjust that amount before completing their gift.
Can I direct my gift to a particular program?
Select an active campaign when available. Gifts made through the general donation form or when choosing general fund support the Foundation’s overall charitable work.
Are donations refundable?
Charitable donations are final. If a donation was made in error or without authorization, contact finance@beabetterme.org promptly. Requests will be reviewed individually in accordance with the Foundation’s donation policy.
Be Part of a Young Person’s Next Chapter
Every gift is an expression of belief in local young people. Thank you for helping us create experiences, relationships, and opportunities that encourage them to keep becoming their best selves.
Be A Better Me Foundation is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 81-3380583. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Be A Better Me Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization. CEO LaMar Sharpe also serves the Canton community through his separate professional role with the Canton Police Department. The Foundation is not a program or agency of the Canton Police Department.