Donate money
A monetary gift can help move goods valued at many times its own worth and, in this way, multiplies itself. Donations to Crossroads are tax deductible for amounts over HK$100.
You can give money now using our
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The Crossroads Equation
"But how much of my donated dollar actually reaches the person in need?" That is the question most often put to charities regarding their financial policy. At Crossroads, the equation is turned the other way around. We do not send a percentage of a donated dollar to people in need. Instead, a donated dollar can be 'multiplied' up to 20 times its worth in the goods it allows us to send internationally. A donated dollar can be 'multiplied' up to 85 times its worth at the local level, where processing costs are far lower.
We love this cost-efficiency and are grateful to you for every donated dollar.
The following is an example of our current needs - large, medium and small.
| Item | Amount HK$ | Amount US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping funds |
Depends on shipment |
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| Shipping of one container to Central Asia | 49,000 | 6,300 |
| Warehouse utilities | 680,000 | 87,000 |
| Volunteers' accommodation | 600,000 | 77,000 |
| Collection of goods | 509,340 | 65,000 |
| Global Hand regional representation | 400,000 | 52,000 |
| Global Hand consultation expenses | 330,000 | 43,000 |
| Volunteers' expenses | 248,000 | 32,000 |
| Local trucking | 230,000 | 30,000 |
| Equipment operations | 188,000 | 24,000 |
| Printing costs/services | 154,000 | 20,000 |
| Audio-visual equipment | 68,000 | 8,800 |
| Insurance expenses | 54,000 | 7,000 |
| Computers/printers | 49,000 | 6,300 |
| Packaging supplies | 37,000 | 4,700 |
| Consignee verification trip | 20,000 | 2,500 |
| Second-hand 40' container for a shipment | 14,000 | 1,800 |
| Pallet jacks | 3,800 | 500 |
A breakdown of these costs is available upon request. If you could donate any of the above, or a part thereof, you would be helping us greatly. Contact us for more information about our current needs: accounts@crossroads.org.hk
How to give
Crossroads can also accept donations by credit card, for both one-off and recurring donations. Please contact us for more details.
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Online donation
Payments in HKD, GBP or USD can be made online through the WorldPay system.
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Direct deposit
You might like to give regularly to Crossroads and have the amount automatically withdrawn from your account. If so, gifts can be deposited directly into the account of Crossroads International, Hong Kong Shanghai Bank, Account No. 083-284620-001.
If you arrange for a one-off or ongoing direct deposit, please also contact us and provide your contact details (address, phone number and email address) so we can acknowledge receipt.
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Cheque
You are welcome to write a cheque payable to 'Crossroads International' and post it to the Accounts Department, Crossroads International, 2 Castle Peak Road, Tuen Mun, NT, Hong Kong. Please include your contact details so we can acknowledge receipt.
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Credit card
Crossroads can also accept donations by credit card, for both one-off and recurring donations. Please contact us for more details.
Tax deductibility
Donations to Crossroads over HK$100 are tax deductible. Options for tax deductibility in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia are also available. Please contact us for more information
Gifts in kind and services
Crossroads seeks, wherever possible, to save costs through donated gifts in kind. If you could help with the above by donating the needed goods or services, we would be delighted.
School projects
From time to time, schools approach us, asking for a project or need they can address for a fund-raising activity. If you belong to an educational institution, and would like to do the same, we would be glad to hear from you. You are welcome to contact us for a list of project ideas as well as to discuss ways we can assist you with your project. In the past, students have raised funds through activities such as school dramas, variety concerts, student service groups, fairs and even a jumpathon! We, and those we are serving, are grateful for all such help.
