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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Weather the Storm is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You'll receive a receipt via email for your records. For donations of $250 or more, we'll send a written acknowledgment as required by the IRS. If you have questions about your specific tax situation, we recommend consulting a tax professional.
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Your donation directly supports Weather the Storm's mission: reduced-cost access to eating disorder support and recovery programming in the Austin community, funding educational workshops, and building peer/community resources for people navigating recovery. We're committed to transparency — when we have one, our annual report will be available and donors are always welcome to ask about how funds are used.
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Yes! Weather the Storm relies on volunteers to help with [events, administrative support, peer support, fundraising, outreach]. Fill out our volunteer interest form [here] and we'll follow up about current opportunities and next steps
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We do! In-kind donations — like [gift cards, art/craft supplies, building space for group sessions/workshops, professional services] help us keep our programs running. If you'd like to donate goods or services, reach out to niki@weatherthestorm.org so we can make sure it's something we're able to use.
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Absolutely. You can dedicate your donation in honor or memory of someone special. Email us with the name of the honoree and it will be posted on our site. If you'd like us to send a notification of your gift to the honoree or their family, include their contact info and we'll follow up.