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Donate

Invest today and support the development of the East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida. All donations and membership gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

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How We Use Your Donation

From early planning to ribbon cuttings, the East Coast Greenway Alliance works closely to build bridges with local partners, making new trail segments a reality and furthering development of the Maine-to-Florida East Coast Greenway. Our team helps communities secure funding, shares trail-building expertise and connects efforts across city, county and state lines — turning bold visions into completed Greenway miles.

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Secure Funding

Collaborate to secure funding for new Greenway segments

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Trail Growth

Partner with state and local governments to grow the trail

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Enhance Signage

Improve Greenway signage for better navigation

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Improve Mapping

Upgrade our online map tool for local trips and long-distance adventures

Join or Renew Your Membership to Grow the Greenway

Becoming a member of East Coast Greenway Alliance ensures that more miles of safe, protected trails continue to improve the Greenway experience. Together, we can make the dream of a 3,000-mile linear park come true for everyone to enjoy, from Maine to Florida.

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Other Ways to Give

Mailing Address:
East Coast Greenway Alliance
Attn: Debra West
123 West Main Street, Suite 220
Durham, NC 27701

Checks should be payable to East Coast Greenway Alliance

Tax Identification Number: 04-3326812. The East Coast Greenway Alliance is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Donate by Check

Please mail checks to: 

East Coast Greenway Alliance
Attn: Debra West
123 West Main Street, Suite 220
Durham, NC 27701

Contact: Development Manager Debra West by email or phone: 919-797-0619 x 5

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Gift Memberships

Honor your friends and loved ones with a year’s membership to the East Coast Greenway Alliance. New members will receive a welcome package along with a card and regular e-newsletters to stay informed of Greenway news and features.

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Memorial & Tribute Gifts

Remember your loved ones with a gift to the East Coast Greenway in their memory or celebrate birthdays, graduations and other special occasions with a tribute gift.

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Legacy Giving

By including the East Coast Greenway Alliance in your will or estate plans, you have a significant role in completing and maintaining the Greenway.

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Endowment Fund

The East Coast Greenway Alliance Endowment Fund provides members and friends of the Alliance the opportunity to make charitable gifts to a permanent endowment of financial support.

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Donate Stock

Giving a gift of appreciated securities is a great way to invest in the Greenway. When donating stock to the East Coast Greenway Alliance, you may take a tax deduction for the full fair market value, avoiding capital gains tax, without paying more out of pocket.

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Mile Sponsor

When you become a Greenway Mile Sponsor, your donation supports our work to develop the East Coast Greenway in the state you choose.

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Donate Crypto

The East Coast Greenway Alliance can accept tax-deductible donations of cryptocurrency through the nonprofit donation platform Every.org. 

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Donate from IRA

Is it time for your Required Minimum Distribution from your pre-tax retirement account? Lower your taxes with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) and support the Greenway.

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