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Donor-Advised Funds (DAF)

Strategic Capital for Statewide Hygiene Infrastructure

Hope & Comfort distributes 5.1 million hygiene products annually through more than 600 community partners across Massachusetts. Donor Advised Fund grants provide flexible capital that strengthens the system behind that scale.

Why DAF Capital Matters

Hygiene insecurity is a structural gap affecting school attendance, workforce participation, health outcomes, and mental well being.

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Hope & Comfort operates a coordinated statewide distribution system designed for consistency, efficiency, and growth.

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Donor Advised Fund grants provide flexible capital that allows us to:

Expand distribution capacity 

Increase purchasing stability

Strengthen warehouse and logistics infrastructure

Invest in research and measurement

Plan across fiscal years with confidence

DAF support fuels infrastructure that compounds over time.

Your gift makes a powerful impact:

$250

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A year's supply of menstrual products for 5 women & girls.

$500

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Provides hygiene and menstrual products for two families for an entire year

$1,000

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Supplies a classroom of 20 students with hygiene essentials for the full school year

$5,000

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Equips a community partner with the hygiene products needed to serve 100 individuals

$10,000

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Helps us reach 200 individuals, expanding access and impact statewide

$25,000

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Brings a new organization off our waitlist, ensuring consistent hygiene support for the communities they serve

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How to Recommend a Grant

You can direct your DAF gift to:

Hope & Comfort

EIN: 45-1329518

33 4th Avenue
Needham, MA 02494

If your fund is held at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can use this quick link below to recommend a grant:

Need Help?

Our team is happy to assist you in making your DAF gift or answering any questions.

Contact us:

Alison LeBlanc

Vice President of Development

Hope & Comfort Hygiene Hub

33 Fourth Ave, Needham, MA 02494

Thank you for partnering with us to restore dignity and confidence through access to essential hygiene. Your generosity means everything.

Tip for Donors

Don’t forget to notify us when you’ve recommended a DAF grant—so we can properly acknowledge your generosity and ensure your gift is directed according to your intent.

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