There are many ways to contribute to the Church of the Earth of NC.
Your Stuff
We always welcome donations of nonperishable/canned foods for the food bank of NC. Just bring them to any gathering. Also, if you notice a need, supplies and tools for the gardens are welcome. Check the "Contributions" forum for lists of needed supplies and other stuff.
Your Money
We don't heavily solicit monetary donations, but there are some monthly expenses required to keep the gardens clean and comfortable. To donate money, simply drop a little cash or a check in the donation bucket at a gathering, or mail a check to us at PO Box 12981, Raleigh, NC 27605. Make checks payable to "Church of the Earth of NC". You can also donate online using a credit card, which will provide you with a tax receipt and even let you set up an automatic monthly recurring donation if you like.
We have completed legal registration of the church on both state and federal levels and are a recognized 501(c3) religious organization, so your monetary contributions are tax deductible. You will find us listed listed in IRS Publication 78 under the name Church of the Earth of Raleigh Nc.
Your Time
One of the most important things you can contribute is yourself. The Church of the Earth is, before anything else, a community. You can contribute to this community by sharing your thoughts, knowledge and skills. So, come to gatherings, post in the forums, or write an essay. If you have been coming to gatherings for a while and think you might like to lead one, then contact Ric and let him know. He will be very happy to hear from you.
Gift Shop
You can buy "Truth" products at our CafePress Gift Shop. This is a fund raising shop, so expect high prices. In general, we apply a $5.01 or 33% markup, whichever is less. Another way to put it is, for every dollar you spend here, 25 cents of it is a donation, up to a maximum donation of $5.01 per item. Products include apparel, mugs, bags and bumper stickers.
Almost Painless . . . 
An almost painless way to contribute is to use the http://www.goodsearch.com search engine. Just select the "Church of the Earth of North Carolina (Raleigh, NC)" as the organization you want to support, and GoodSearch will donate about 1 penny for each search you make.
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