Neighborhood Defenders

As a Toxics Action Center member, you know that we keep our overhead low, so we can put more of your contribution directly to work.

Now, you have an opportunity to make your contribution go even farther—through the Neighborhood Defenders program. Sign up here.

Neighborhood Defenders
Neighborhood Defenders is the monthly giving program for our most dependable members.

Our Neighborhood Defenders give us the resources and the stability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world, one filled with both risks and opportunities.

The idea is to minimize fundraising cost and maximize efficiency so your contribution achieves even more results.

What's more, thanks to their reliability, Neighborhood Defenders help us plan more effectively for the long haul.

For many members, being a Neighborhood Defender means being able to give more than they might be able to afford in a one-time contribution.

Once you sign up as a Neighborhood Defender, your monthly donations are transferred from your credit card or bank account.

Among the benefits of being a Neighborhood Defender are:

Convenience
Your bank or credit card company can directly transfer your contribution to us each month—you don’t need to write a check or find time to meet with one of our representatives at the door or on the phone.

Reports and Updates
Like all members, you receive our newsletter and a discount on our consumer guides, reports and studies. In addition, you receive our annual report, with a comprehensive review of our accomplishments, our staff and our most recent financial information.

Finally, Neighborhood Defenders receive special updates from our staff, with an insider’s report on our most recent progress.

More For Your Money
Through your direct monthly donation, Neighborhood Defenders dramatically reduce our already low overhead, thanks to lower postage, printing and other fundraising costs.

Secure in the knowledge of this monthly support, our staff can plan longer term with more ambitious goals. In short, you help us get results.

How does the program work?
You pledge to make a monthly contribution through a transfer from your bank or credit card account.You join by filling out an enrollment form, or authorizing one of our phone representatives to enroll you.

What record will I have of my pledge?
The amount of your pledge will appear on your credit card or bank statement on either the 3rd or the 18th of every month, depending on the date of your first monthly contribution. If you'd prefer one day over the other, just let us know.

What is the minimum contribution?
The minimum monthly contribution is $10, set to ensure that the program meets its goal of maximizing efficiency.

How long do contributions continue?
Your contributions continue on an ongoing basis. One of the key features of the program is that it eliminates the costly and time-consuming renewal process. You won’t have to wonder if you’ve made your renewal contribution already—your contributions are steady and consistent. And it’s paperless.

What if I change my mind?
You can stop the contributions at any time, or change the date or amount of your monthly contribution by sending an e-mail to . You can also call us at 1-800-401-6511, the preferred method for updating bank or credit card account information.