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The Necessity of Now logo is shown. The text for “Necessity” is white, bold, and capitalized, the text for “of” is purple, bold, and capitalized, and “NOW” is in all capitals. The “N” is white, the “O” is represented by four purple lines with a dot situated at the top right, and the “W” is white.

Ways to Give

A gift to Necessity of Now is a powerful declaration of support for the Black Deaf community and for equitable and inclusive access to education and opportunities for Deaf and signing people. 


By check, payable to Gallaudet University with “Necessity of Now” noted in the memo line and mailed to:

Office of Development
800 Florida Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002

(202) 250-2943 (videophone)
(202) 651-5410 (voice)

Through trusts, bequests, stocks and mutual funds, real estate and more

Contact giving@gallaudet.edu or by the phone numbers listed above

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The Louise B. Miller Pathways and Gardens: A Legacy to Black Deaf Children will have a donor recognition wall that allows Gallaudet to permanently appreciate donors and their involvement in the establishment of this legacy.

Donations within following giving levels will be listed on the donor recognition wall:

Trailblazers
$3 million
Champions

$2 million

Advocates

$1 million

Allies
$250,000 to $999,000
Benefactors
$100,000 to $249,000
Supporters
$50,000 to $99,000
Friends
$25,000 to $49,999
Others
$10,000 to $24,999
Naming rights opportunities are also available in The Louise B. Miller Pathways and Gardens: A Legacy to Black Deaf Children.
An old historic photo of a Black woman (left) wearing a light-colored shirt and a dark jacket and skirt standing next to a young Black boy wearing a suit and tie. He is wearing hearing aids. Next to the boy is a Black man wearing a formal hat and a suit and tie. The man has a mustache. The woman and man are smiling. They are looking to the right and the boy is looking toward the left. They are shown in front of a large bush outside.

Matching Gifts

Gifts of $5,000 and above will be matched dollar for dollar until the $2 million matching fund is reached.

Names of matching donors will be included in the donor recognition wall.

All donors will receive recognition through our website and annual Honor Roll of Donors book.

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