This December, we are thrilled to partner with the Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) for our Seeds of Independence Campaign. Every gift you make in December will be matched 50% by CHEF!
That means when our community helps Sunflower Hill reach our $30,000 goal, CHEF will contribute an additional $15,000—bringing the total impact to $45,000!
Our Sunflower Hill Garden also helps address food insecurity in the Tri-Valley region. In 2025 alone, we donated 3,864 pounds of organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs to our five local nonprofit partners who are on the front lines battling food insecurity in our community: Open Heart Kitchen, Tri-Valley Haven, Shepherd’s Gate, Culinary Angels, and One Nation Dream Makers. Most of our residents and participants rely on CalFresh/SNAP and face food insecurity themselves, making your support even more critical. Your donations in November helped us provide a free food pantry for all of our program participants.
To maximize this wonderful CHEF match opportunity, we are asking our supporters to donate to Sunflower Hill via the CHEF platform throughout the month of December.
Donating online via credit card is the fastest and easiest way to ensure your donation is counted and matched right away – and CHEF covers ALL credit card and administrative fees.
CHEF also accepts checks to accommodate donors who prefer mailing larger gifts or using Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Please note:
Mail checks to:
Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF)
c/o Sunflower Hill
PO Box 420
Livermore, CA 94551
Together, we can nurture independence, cultivate community, and grow a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Watch the powerful Sunflower Hill video featuring award-winning singer Josh Groban that truly captures the heart of our mission.
Please make checks payable to “Sunflower Hill” and mail to:
Sunflower Hill
P.O. Box 11436
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Donor Advised Funds (DAF) are vehicles for charitable giving that make it easy for donors to dedicate funds to support their favorite nonprofit organizations. Contact your financial advisor if you’re interested in participating in a DAF.
Provide a steady stream of support for Sunflower Hill and make a difference in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Double or even triple the impact of your gift with an employer match! Check with your employer to see if they offer matching programs for charitable donations or volunteer hours.
Donate your car, truck, boat, RV, or motorcycle to benefit Sunflower Hill and receive a tax deduction through Car Donation Services, Inc. Most vehicles accepted, running or not. For more information, contact Car Donation Services at 1-888-686-4483 to speak with a live person 24/7 or submit the online form to donate directly.
If you are age 73 or older and need to take a required minimum distribution from your retirement account each year, you can instead donate the distribution and pay no taxes on that additional income. The provision for tax-free distributions from IRAs to charities like Sunflower Hill was made permanent in December 2015. We encourage you to discuss this philanthropic giving strategy with your tax advisor.
Legacy Gifts make a long-lasting impact, allowing Sunflower Hill to provide residential communities and robust programming for decades. Contact us if you are interested in learning about the impact a Legacy Gift can make. Please also speak with your financial planner about how to make a charitable bequest to Sunflower Hill in your estate or will.
The gift of an asset, often through the donation of common stock or mutual fund shares, is a way to contribute to Sunflower Hill while receiving tax benefits. Please contact us if you are interested in donating stock.