The Developmental Learning Center (DLC) is a faith-based special needs learning and childcare center nonprofit, where each child is taught at their own pace.
Ways to Help
Without so many of YOU, DLC could not carry on the important role of helping families with year-round education, nursing care and therapy for children of ALL abilities so they can reach their maximum potential. Your donation of even a $1 to DLC is a $14 return on investment.
Developmental Learning Center is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN #92-0376681). Gifts by check, made payable to Developmental Learning Center, can be sent to:
Developmental Learning Center
4101-1 College Street
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Here are just a few ways you can help
- SPECIAL EVENTS:Gather friends, family and colleagues to join DLC for Fundraising events. More details are coming soon about DLC's 35th Anniversary.
- SCHOLARSHIPS: Many of the kids and families who attend DLC would not have access to the care & services they need without a full or partial scholarship.
- MONTHLY NEEDS: Therapy $25, Art Supplies $15, Snacks $10 and Tuition $100. Gift Cards to Amazon, Wal-Mart and/or School Aids.
- ADOPT A CHILD: Your church, business and civic group can support a specific child's monthly needs each month. Contact Heather Corey at Heather.Corey@dlcjax.org or 904-387-0370 for more information.
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IN KIND GIFTS: Baby wipes (unscented), NEW books,
Clorox wipes, healthy snacks and juices (kid sizes/individually) and more.
Back to School List - PAYROLL DEDUCTION: You can designate DLC through your workplace giving programs such as the United Way, Benevity, FrontStream, YourCause and more. Contact your Human Resource Department for more information.
- CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS: Many companies sponsor employee-giving programs that match personal contributions to DLC by individuals. Please check with your employer to see if such a program is available, as you could potentially double the impact of your gift! Most employers require you to send a Matching Gift form with your donation and for us to complete this form. Contact Heather Corey at Heather.Corey@dlcjax.org for any questions.
- MEMORIALS & GIFTS IN HONOR: Gifts can be made in memory and/or in honor of individuals at special times throughout the year, such as a birthday, anniversary or the loss of a loved one. DLC will then mail a card to the person you've designated, stating that a donation to DLC was made on his or her behalf, call Heather Corey at (904) 387-0370 to discuss your Memorial or Honorary Gift.
- STOCK GIFTS: Gifts of appreciated securities and stock can be donated directly to Developmental Learning Center, which may help you with additional tax advantages while supporting DLC (please see your tax advisor for details). For more information, please contact us by email at Heather.Corey@dlcjax.org or phone at 904-387-0370.
- IRA ROLLOVER: You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.
Developmental Learning Center is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN #92-0376681) and all contributions are tax deductible within the limits of the law.
DLC Bill of Rights in PDF Format
Host a Fundraiser
Developmental Learning Center partners with various churches, community service organizations and supporters for third party fundraising events. Please contact Heather Corey at Heather.Corey@DLCjax.org or 904-387-0370 to discuss hosting a fundraiser.
Be a DLC Volunteer
Developmental Learning Center partners with various churches, community service organizations and supporters for various volunteer opportunities. We could use volunteers for:
- Help the grounds at DLC (pulling weeds, maintaining flower beds, picking up leaves, branches & trash, etc.)
- Assist in the classrooms
- Classroom reading helper
- Assist in the office
- Assist with special events (Valentine's Day, Shamrock Scavenger Hunt, Easter Egg Hunt, summer camp, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more)
- Fundraising events
Please contact us at info@dlcjax.org or 904-387-0370 to discuss ways you can help the kids at DLC by volunteering.
The Amy Buggle Scholarship Fund
In honor of Amy Buggle's 30 Years of Service to Developmental Learning Center and the Special Needs First Coast Community, we announced in January 2020 the creation of the Amy Buggle Scholarship Fund. Gifts made to the Amy Buggle Scholarship Fund will be designated to help low income special needs families with tuition to attend Developmental Learning Center and receive onsite therapy and nursing care. Gifts can be sent to:
Developmental Learning Center
Attn. Amy Buggle Scholarship Fund
4101-1 College Street
Jacksonville, FL 32205
You can make your check payable to Developmental Learning Center and in the Memo section of
the
check, list Amy Buggle Scholarship Fund and send to the aforementioned address.
To make a gift by credit card, contact Heather Corey at 904-387-0370 or email Heather.Corey@DLCJAX.org.
Join DLC as a Monthly Partner
Sign up now to give monthly to support medically complex and special needs children and youth to help with scholarships for tuition and therapy services. CLICK HERE to sign up.
Make a Gift to the DLC Endowment
DLC host an established Endowment with the Florida United Methodist Foundation. Gifts to the DLC Endowment may be submitted at any time.
For new Endowment arrangements, a minimum gift of $25,000 is needed to establish a named fund to benefit DLC. New Endowments may be for restricted or unrestricted designations.
Contact Heather Corey at 904-387-0370, Hcorey@DLCJAX.org for more information or to make a gift. DLC's EIN #92-0376681.
