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We can’t do it without you.

Opengate offers community-based residential, day habilitation, and home-based services. We provide caring, dedicated, 24/7 support even to those turned away from other agencies—because we believe everyone has the right to a life filled with dignity, respect, and comfort.

And we can’t do it without you. State funding only goes so far, and your donation of any size makes an impact on what we do every day.

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Make an impact with your donation.

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    Recreation Fun Fund

    Keep it enriching, exciting, and varied with a day at a ball game, a farm visit, pizza night, and more. Your donation can help provide person-centered activities for those we support.

  • A bedroom including a bed with a flowery cover and other homey decorations

    Home Fund

    Keep it fun, cozy, and comfortable with new furniture, games, blankets, and more. Your donation can help add special touches to the Opengate residences.

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    Staff Fund

    Your donation can help provide bonuses and perks for our team on the frontlines every day.

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    In Memory Of

    We happily accept tribute donations in honor of others.

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    Bequests

    Make an impact on our future. Get in touch for more information on how to include Opengate in your estate planning.

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    Sponsor a Bench or Brick

    To commemorate someone important to you, sponsor a bench or a personalized engraved brick on the beautiful Opengate grounds. The bench sponsorship donation is $1,000, an 8” x 8” brick with engraving Is $500, and a 4” x 8” brick is $250. Get in touch for more information and personalized help in creating your sponsorship.

Other ways to get involved

  • Become a Sustaining Sponsor

    A little bit each month goes a long way for us. Become a sustaining sponsor with a recurring donation of any size.

    Become a recurring donor

  • Partnerships

    We create opportunities for those we support through partnerships with local community service organizations and businesses. One of our collaborations is with The Extended Family, where people build care packages for first responders and community members in need.

    Those we support are proud members of our community. We’re always looking for new opportunities for volunteering, employment, and more.

    Start a partnership

  • Facebook Fundraising

    Having a birthday? Make it an even happier one by raising money for Opengate with a Facebook fundraiser!

    Start a fundraiser

  • Hire the People We Support

    Would your organization like to further inclusivity in its workforce? Offering employment opportunities to those we support can help further this goal. It also opens up a dedicated, enthusiastic pool of potential staff members. Wages must be at minimum wage or above. Let’s talk.

    Let's talk

For over 50 years, Opengate has been dedicated to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Each year, Opengate and other service providers face the risk of significant funding cuts by the state. This could mean the loss of millions of dollars designated for the care of I/DD residents in New York.

Funding is challenging. You can help.

As a friend of Opengate, you can help us fulfill our mission and stay resilient in the face of fiscal challenges. No donation is too small to make a difference for the people we support