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In 2024, Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest charity evaluator, evaluated Second Chance Wildlife Center on a wide range of criteria and awarded us with Four-Stars – the highest possible rating! Charity Navigator’s impartial, third-party evaluation validates our organization’s effectiveness, reliability, and financial accountability. Similarly, another highly respected and impartial charity evaluator, Candid/Guidestar, recently reviewed SCWC on multiple criteria and awarded us with its highest rating, Platinum.

Second Chance Wildlife Center could not exist without the generosity of the public.
We are an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and donations to our organization are tax deductible. Monetary gifts made online or via check mailed to our Center are always needed and are preferred as they allow us to purchase needed items without overwhelming our limited storage areas, and to purchase perishable items as needed. Donations are used thoughtfully and we never sell or share our donor information.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT: SCWC 2023 Annual Report

Ways to support our mission work:

Online via credit card (this website) – you can also sign-up to give monthly or quarterly. Click this link to donate now.
On-site at our facility
Via checks mailed to 7101 Barcellona Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
In your will. Send an email to info@scwc.org to request information on how to make Second Chance part of your legacy
Via our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/SCWC.org)
Shop at AmazonSmile and Amazon will make a donation to Second Chance. To get started, just go to https://smile.amazon.com and sign in as you would on your regular Amazon page. Then pull down the menu under “Account & Lists,” choose “Your Amazon Smile” under “Your Account,” and search for and select Second Chance Wildlife Center. After that, go to smile.amazon.com whenever you’re shopping online, and you will be helping injured and orphaned wild animals!
Workplace Giving/Matching (see your Human Resources department for more information). Federal Employees may donate to Second Chance by designating gifts to 65923 on your Combined Federal Campaign form or 8901 on your United Way-NCA form.
Host a Donation Drive for much needed supplies at you house of worship, place of business, etc. Send an email to donationdrives@scwc.org for more information on what we need and how others have organized similar events
Request donations to Second Chance in lieu of presents for birthdays, weddings, etc.
Ask local businesses to support Second Chance with proceeds from special events. Businesses can be directed to info@scwc.org for more information
Drop items from our wish list off at our Center during operating hours (please call in advance so that we know you are coming). Below is our list:
Newspapers (black and white pages only, no ad inserts)
Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels
Postage stamps
Large Bath/Beach Towel (no frayed edges or holes)
Items on our Amazon Wish List
Gift Cards for:
Amazon
Giant (for buying fresh fruits, vegetables, etc.)
Gas stations (for our mower and animal transporters)
Petsmart
Staples or Office Depot
Home Depot or Lowes

Second Chance Wildlife Center, Inc., a 501 (c)3 non-profit, relies on donations to maintain its daily animal care operations 365 days a year. These donations are often used soon after we receive them. Second Chance Wildlife Center, Inc., is not required to refund charitable donations made to the organization after the funds have been deposited in, or disbursed to, its banking, investment, or other financial accounts. Any products or other physical goods or items donated to the organization will not be returned.