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Make a Difference in the Lives of Young Children in Wake County

Your gift ensures we can continue helping prepare Wake County children for success in Kindergarten and life ahead.

Over 25 years ago, Governor Hunt answered the need for a stronger early childhood education system in North Carolina by founding Smart Start. His vision was to create a network of partnerships across the state to ensure that every child begins school healthy and ready to learn. In 1996, Wake County Smart Start was officially established.

Wake County Smart Start functions as a public/private agency and relies on private dollars to meet the many needs not covered by public dollars. No one individual, agency, or business can meet these needs alone.

With your help, TOGETHER, we can create a community where ALL children learn, parents are supported and educators succeed.

Other Ways to Donate

Donate by Check

Prefer to donate by check? Please click here to access and print our donation form.

Tribute Gift

Want to make a gift in honor or in memory of someone? Perhaps an early childhood teacher, director, or parent educator? Just indicate that when you complete our online or printable donation form, and we’ll notify the honoree with a card acknowledging your gift.

Planned Giving

Strengthen your legacy by giving the gift of the future to young children! For assistance with planned giving, please contact Rob Linens, Director of Advancement, at 919-723-9303.

Matching Gifts

Many employers, including Red Hat, Bank of America, GlaxoSmithKline, and Duke Energy Progress, support employee giving with a match. Check with your company’s human resources department for its policy. For more information, please contact Rob Linens.

Stock Transfers

Your broker may electronically transfer ownership of stock to WCSS. Please notify or have your broker notify Gary Carr, Director of Finance, at gcarr@wakesmartstart.org when you have initiated a stock transfer.

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Other Ways to Donate

  • SECC
    Wake County Smart Start participates in The State Employees Combined Campaign. To designate your gift to WCSS, please use code 2315.
  • Volunteer!

Thank you for helping build a brighter future for young children!

WCSS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN: 56-1949415. Your donation is tax-deductible. For questions about your gift, please contact Rob Linens, Director of Advancement, at 919-723-9303.

Financial information about Wake County Smart Start and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989. The license is not an endorsement by the State.