A Community Supporting Helping Paws
The Blue Coat Circle is our donor appreciation program that allows us to express our deep gratitude for your support while highlighting the impact of our Assistance Dogs. This program is designed to showcase how your donations fund our entire program: from breeding to dog training to graduate placement and follow up care. Annual gifts of $500 or more provide consistent, reliable support for every stage of our work, from breeding and training to placement and lifelong follow-up care.
Breeding, training and matching an Assistance Dog takes about 2½ years, requires thousands of volunteer hours and an investment of about $40,000. By being a donor, you directly support Helping Paws Assistance Dogs, who ultimately bring improved quality of life, companionship and peace of mind to those in need. This includes:
- Training 175+ volunteers who donate 95,000 hours each year
- Emergency veterinarian bills and other expenses associated with the dogs
- Lifetime of support to our graduate partnerships
Donate
Donors who give $500 or more within a year are recognized as part of the Blue Coat Circle members. Recognition is based on cumulative giving throughout our fiscal year (6/1-5/31). You can also pledge a gift that can be paid over our fiscal year.
Payment options allow you to choose a one time donation or monthly gift.
BCC Tiers
There are six donor tiers within Blue Coat Circle. Each allows you to make a gift you find meaningful. Which one will you pick or reach this year?
- Best Friend ($500)
- Partner ($1,000)
- Loyal Companion ($2,500)
- Champion ($5,000)
- Life Changer ($10,000)
- Top Dog ($30,000)
Designate
Choose what your gift supports:
1. General Operating Support
2. Gala's Gift - Volunteer Support Fund
3. The Hortman’s Heroes Fund - Supporting Veterans & First Responders with PTSD
4. Corbett Laubignat Emergency Veterinary Fund
Gratitude
As a thank you for your support, Blue Coat Circle members receive exclusive recognition, the Blue Coat Circle Newsletter, and special perks and experiences such as observing a training class and receiving an Assistance Dog demonstration.
