Easy ways to make a difference....
You don't have to be a Rockefeller to help!
1. Make an Annual Donation
Mail check or send credit card (MasterCard or VISA) information to:
GHA, Inc., PO Box 2487, Albemarle, NC 28002

Click here for the mail in donation form.

Click here for the Donate section of the GHA, Inc website.

(Contributions of any amount can be made In Honor of or In Memory of
special individuals. Make a note on your contribution and GHA will notify
recipients of your donation.)
2. Make a Yearly Pledge
Make a yearly pledge for a certain amount, which can be paid monthly or
quarterly. GHA will bill you for the monthly or quarterly amount.
3. On-line Donation
GHA uses PayPal for secure on-line donations.   
4. Contribute to the GHA Endowment
GHA has an endowment with the Foundations for the Carolinas, based in
Charlotte, NC. You can make any size donation to the endowment.
Funds from the endowment will support the mission of GHA. If you are
interested in donating to the endowmwnt or in creating a special fund
at The Foundation for the Carolinas for GHA, please contact Dawn Allen.
5. Matching Gifts Program
Check with your employer to see if there is a matching gift program.
There are many companies that have matching programs, including:
IBMCoke
Bank of AmericaPepsi Bottling Ventures
WachoviaHome Depot
RJ ReynoldsBurroughs Welcome
JC PennyBristol Meyers Squibb
K MartFood Lion
NortelGlaxoSmithKline
6. United Way
Be sure to write in GHA as you fill out a United Way donation card.
This can be a payroll deduction from many companies.
7. State Employees Combined Campaign
GHA is part of the State Employees Combined Campaign, so if you work for the
State of North Carolina, you can make a donation through this campaign. This
can be payroll deduction, cash or credit card. The campaign sign up is in the fall,
with the deductions starting in January and going throughout the year.
8. Shopping locally at your favorite stores
Harris Teeter - Together In Education
Go to HarrisTeeter.com, and set up or check on your MyHarrisTeeter Account.
You might need a MyHarrisTeeter Profile, and there is help for a forgotten password.
You will need to enter the 11 digit VIP Card number.
Next visit Link To Your School to View Participating School Codes.
Follow the instructions: Select State as NC, Select City as BADIN,
and then Select 2128 BADIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Be sure to tell all your friends and family about this program!
Food Lion - Shop & Share
Go to FoodLion.com, and set up or check on your Shopper's Companion.
You might need a MyFoodLion Profile, and there is help for a forgotten password.
Next visit Lion Shop & Share to Change Your Organization or Register a MVP Card.
Follow the instructions: Select State as NC, Select City as Albemarle,
Select Organization as Group Homes for the Autistic, Inc and then click OK.
The instructions will require entering the 12 digit MVP Card number.
That's it, start shopping today!
Office Max - MaxPerks
The number for GHA is #01280-9743. Present your MaxPerks Member ID card
to the cashier every time you buy office supplies at OfficeMax.
Shopping online, by fax or phone? Just provide your ID number at checkout.