Give Local South Puget Sound is underway, and Friends of Joint Animal Services (FoJAS) is excited to be participating again this year! From November 9–20, our community is coming together to support the many local nonprofit organizations making a difference throughout the South Puget Sound.
Hosted by the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound, Give Local is an annual giving campaign that brings attention to the important work of nonprofits serving Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties. Since 2017, Give Local has raised more than $6.7 million to support local organizations and the communities they serve.
Helping Shelter Pets Find Their Home
Westley is one of the shelter dogs whose adoption fee has been sponsored by Friends of JAS.
At Friends of JAS, our mission is to support Joint Animal Services and help improve the lives of the animals in its care. Working alongside shelter staff and volunteers, FoJAS funds projects and programs that help keep animals healthy, comfortable, and engaged while they wait for loving homes.
Your donations help support:
Adoption sponsorships that help shelter pets find their forever homes.
Community vaccination clinics that help local pets stay healthy and families stay together.
Veterinary equipment and supplies that improve the care animals receive at the shelter.
Enrichment and comfort items that make life better for animals awaiting adoption.
Shelter improvements that benefit animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, FoJAS has already helped fund a dog agility course, improvements to the shelter's Get Acquainted Room, cat enrichment supplies, warming blankets, and a new surgical monitor.
With your continued support, we can do even more!
Every Gift Makes a Difference
Whether you can give $10, $25, $100, or another amount, your generosity helps FoJAS respond to the ongoing needs of shelter animals. Donations support our general fund, allowing us to put resources where they are needed most.
Give Local continues through Friday, November 20. There's still time to participate!
There Are Many Ways to Give
In addition to online donations, Give Local offers other ways to support participating nonprofits, including gifts of appreciated stocks, donor-advised fund grants, and eligible IRA distributions. Some of these options may offer tax advantages depending on your circumstances. Please consult your tax adviser before donating.
For more information, visit the Give Local Non-Cash Giving Instructions or contact Nicole Bisping, FoJAS Treasurer, at treasurer@friendsofjas.org. Friends of JAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID (EIN): 99-3210021.
Supporting Our Community Together
Give Local is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about the many nonprofit organizations working to make the South Puget Sound a better place to live.
We encourage you to explore the participating organizations at www.spsgives.org and discover the many ways our community is making a difference.
Thank you for supporting Friends of JAS and helping us make life better for shelter pets!
Helping Shelter Pets Find Their Home
