Ways to Give

United Methodist Elder Care depends on the generosity of the community to provide high quality low cost housing and healthcare for seniors of modest means. We greatly appreciate any support that you can give us!

Give by Mail

Make your check out to United Methodist Elder Care (or UMEC), and mail it to us at

United Methodist Elder Care
Office of Development
40 Irving Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

Online Giving

Our secure and encrypted website is prepared to accept VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, or Discover.

One-Time Online Donation

To make a one-time, online donation, click on the ONLINE GIVING button above.

Circle of Friends

Make a gift each month via automatic credit card donations to provide a reliable source of funding for United Methodist Elder Care. When you join our Circle of Friends, you receive special benefits, such as invitations to exclusive events, but most importantly you receive the knowledge that you are providing an ongoing base of support we can count on!

To join the Circle of Friends, click on the ONLINE GIVING button above.

Please fill in the donation and designation fields first. Then click on the Circle of Friends option as the Type of Gift, then fill in the frequency and starting date. Circle of Friends recurring gifts are scheduled to be processed the third week of every month.

Honor or Memorial Giving

Gifts may be made to recognize an individual or a special occasion. We will send that person or their family a notice that you have made a gift in their honor or memory (no amounts are shown).

For Honor or Memorial Giving, click on the ONLINE GIVING button above.

Please fill in the donation and designation fields first. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page and fill in the first and last name of the person you would like to make a donation in honor or in memory of. Check the “Mail a letter on my behalf” box if you would like the honoree or the memorialized person’s friend/family member to be notified of your donation.

Matching Gifts

Check with your human resources department for their matching gift form to fill out and send to us at

United Methodist Elder Care
Office of Development
40 Irving Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

Planned Gifts

Create a legacy by planning a future gift to United Methodist Elder Care. A wisely planned gift can play a valuable role in strengthening your long-term financial plans while leaving a lasting legacy. Contact our Director of Development for a consultation about planned gifts.

Corporate and Foundation Giving and Sponsorships

Corporations and foundations can advance our mission! We have many capital projects needing funding as well as events needing sponsors. Please contact our Director of Development to discuss these opportunities.

Gifts of Your Time

We have numerous volunteer opportunities and we invite you to enroll as a volunteer today! Contact our Director of Activities for more information.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SUPPORT!