You can make a donation online, by text or by purchasing goods as listed below

Giving Online

You may authorize your bank to allow us to deduct a specified amount from your account without having to write a check. You may also use your debit or credit card, just like you pay bills or make purchases online. It's secure and confidential!

If you'd like to track your online giving and setup recurring donations, click the "View Donor Portal" link in the box below.

TEXT DONATION GUIDE - FIRST TIME USE

1. Text the amount you would like to give to BLR's specific number: 423.330.1082
2. On first time use you will be prompted to visit a secure site.  Once you click the Registration link you will enter your credit or debit card information.  At this point the donation will process.
3. You will see a confirmation text showing your donation and registration were successful.

ONGOING TEXT-DONATIONS

1) If you only text a monetary value to 423.330.1082 the funds are attributed to the General Fund  (Example:  $50 = General Fund)
2) If you text the amount + fund name the funds will be attributed to that fund.  (Example: $10 LifeSkills)
3) If the fund name you texted does not match a current Cause you will receive a message with a list of fund names for you to choose from.
4) If you text "Funds" to our dedicated number (423.330.1082) you will receive a reply text including a list of the fund names you can choose to donate to.
5) If you text "Help" (423.330/.1082) you will receive a reply text that gives you a brief set of reminder instructions.
6) If you text "Reset" you will receive a reply text that sates:  "Saved card information successfully removed.  Please register your card information again when making your next gift by texting an amount to our dedicated number.

TEXT DONATIONS TO:  423.330.1082

 

Top Current Needs for funding include:

  • Sponsor a Bed for a Month:  $800
  • Move-In Package (see list below): $35
  • Drug & Breathalizer kits:  ($12 each)
  • Postage & Envelopes
  • Life Recovery Bible & Recovery literature
  • Daily Household Cleaning Supplies
  • Computer Lab (please call for current options and needs)  
  • Gift Cards to food locations (celebrate milestones/achievements)
  • Curriculum kits for each participant for life skills, job skills and personal finance classes

DONATE STARTER KIT ITEMS
You can provide the whole bundle for $35 or you can purchase the following items and donate them directly to BLR

  • Disposable Razors 
  • Comb 
  • Brush
  • Tooth Brush 
  • Tooth Brush Case/Cover
  • Dental Floss 
  • Shampoo 
  • Shower Gel 
  • Lotion 
  • Alcohol Free Tooth Paste 
  • Alcohol Free Mouthwash 
  • Alcohol Free Deodorant 
  • Pillow 
  • Nail Clips 
  • Alarm Clock 
  • Shower Shoes “Slides” or Crocks (no Thongs or flip flops) 
  • Journal 
  • Laundry Mesh Bag 
  • Plastic ID Tags for Luggage