Donate

Thanks to your support, we are building a glorious trail that will connect the places and people of our Connecticut shoreline towns.

How You Can Help

Since inception, more than 2,500 area families have been contributing to the Trail, and over a hundred of civic organizations, local businesses, foundations, and federal, state and local governments have supported us through generous funding as well. We appreciate your interest and thank you, in advance, for your support.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us:

Plan, design and build Trail sections, bridges and boardwalks
Install directional and trail etiquette signage, and educational posts along the Trail
Provide regular maintenance to Trail segments
Attract major grants

Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. With your donation, you automatically become a contributing member of the Shoreline Greenway Trail.

Donate Online

The option to donate by secure transmission will be available in the near future.

Mail A Check

With your donation, you become a member. Please complete the Membership Form and mail with a check made payable to:

Shoreline Greenway Trail, Inc.

P.O. Box 148,

Branford, CT 06405

Suggested Donor / Membership Levels

With your donation, you automatically become a contributing Member.

Anthem Blue Cross presents $100,000 gift for Hammonasset Trail

Trailbuilder …………… $1000 +

Trailblazer ……………..$500 – $999

Leader …………………..$100 – $499

Guide …………………….$50 – $99

Family…………………….$35

Individual………………..$25

Student…………………..$15

.

Give a Lasting Gift In Tribute

Contribute a major gift donation for a permanent Shoreline Greenway Trail “naming” item or structure to be installed prominently along the Trail in honor of, or as a memorial to, a beloved family member or special friend. Celebrate a special occasion.

Bench
Granite mile markers
Trailhead Sign placque with donor’s name
Granite stone pavers
Bridge / Boardwalk

Please call our Treasurer, Terry Maguire, at 203-214-4744 for more information.

Give a Gift of Stock/Other Securities

Discover the hidden value in your capital gains. Gifts of stock can sometimes be more advantageous for you than gifts of cash. If the stock has gained in value since you acquired it and you have held it long-term, you may deduct the current fair market value of the stock from your current year’s taxable income and avoid paying the capital gains. Please call our Treasurer, Terry Maguire, at 203-214-4744 for more information.

Bequests

Please consider including a bequest to Shoreline Greenway Trail in your will. For more information, please contact Terry Maguire, our Treasurer at 203-214-4744.

Ask Your Employer to Gift Match

Many employers match their employees’ gifts to worthy causes like Shoreline Greenway Trail. Please check with your Human Resources Department and then complete/mail the Gift Match form.

Give a Gift In-Kind

Many people and businesses have helped us with in-kind gifts, such as Materials (stone, fabric, lumber), Labor (hauling, trail contouring and installation), and Services (legal, engineering, artwork and professional advice). For more information, please contact our Trail Development leader Jack Wood at 203-315-1939, or our SGT chair Chip Angle at 203-453-6065 or your Town Chair listed on contact us

Thank you for your invaluable support!