Richmond's Virginia Capital Trail

Together, let's grow the Greenway

Recent record-setting funding for design and construction goes directly to building the East Coast Greenway - as it should. The East Coast Greenway Alliance needs your support to continue our advocacy work that is fueling completion of the Greenway. The Alliance has a sustained track record of turning every dollar donated to our nonprofit into $100 in public infrastructure investment.

Invest today and support the growth of the East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida. 

All donations and membership gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.

Donate

Thank you for supporting the East Coast Greenway. Each gift supports our work to complete this 3,000-mile connected trail network from Maine to Florida. 

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Exploring the East Coast Greenway at Philadelphia's Penn Treaty Park

Join

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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Celebrating a new section of the East Coast Greenway in Fort Pierce, Florida

Become a Monthly Sustainer

Support our work year-round as a Monthly Greenway Sustainer! Your monthly donations will help us complete 3,000 miles of equitable, active transportation from Maine to Florida. 

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The West Ashley Bikeway in Charleston, South Carolina

Prefer to Donate by Check?

Please mail checks to the address below: 

  • East Coast Greenway Alliance

  • Attn: Debra West

  • 5826 Fayetteville Road, Suite 210

  • Durham, NC 27713

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.

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

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Riding the East Coast Greenway and Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in Cheshire, Connecticut

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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Runners on the Reedy Creek Trail in Raleigh, North Carolina

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 occaions with a tribute gift. 

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Riding the East Coast Greenway in North Carolina

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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Biking the East Coast Greenway's D&R Canal Trail in New Jersey

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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A family enjoying Philadelphia's Schuylkill River Trail, a favorite East Coast Greenway segment

Other Ways to Give

Mile Sponsor: Do you want to support the East Coast Greenway in the state of your choice and share your name and a short inscription on our website?  Learn more about becoming a Mile Sponsor.

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. Download our securities transfer instructions here. 

Give directly from your IRA: Is it time for your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your pre-tax retirement account Lower your taxes with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Click here for details on supporting the Greenway with a QCD.

Donate crypto: The East Coast Greenway Alliance can accept tax-deductible donations of cryptocurrency through the nonprofit donation platform Every.org. Learn more about donating cryptocurrency.

Have a car, truck, boat or motorcycle you don't want anymore? Support the East Coast Greenway by donating it through our partners Donate for Charity. Fill out a short web form to schedule; they will pick up the vehicle at your convenience, sell it, then donate the profits to the Greenway! Click here to learn more and schedule vehicle pickup.

Together, let's grow the Greenway

Recent record-setting funding for design and construction goes directly to building the East Coast Greenway - as it should. The East Coast Greenway Alliance needs your support to continue our advocacy work that is fueling completion of the Greenway. The Alliance has a sustained track record of turning every dollar donated to our nonprofit into $100 in public infrastructure investment. Invest today and support the growth of the East Coast Greenway from Maine to Florida.