Eight28 Giving Campaign

August 28 is National Black Giving Day

Join the Movement. Build What Matters.

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It’s the day Dr. King dared to dream out loud.

The day Emmett Till’s story ignited a national reckoning.

The day history asks: “What will you build?”

And we answer: "Struggle of Love Foundation."

At Struggle of Love, we don’t just serve our community—we stand with it, grow with it, and fight for it. We are building what lasts.

What Is Struggle of Love?

We’re more than a nonprofit.

We’re the village.

We are where youth find direction, families find hope, and the community finds strength.

Whether it’s emergency food support, youth mentoring, mental health access, or summer enrichment for our kids—SOLF is there.

Consistently. Unapologetically. Lovingly.

Then: The Seeds of SOLF

Launched from a trunk of a car by Joel and LaKeshia Hodge, Struggle of Love began by feeding families in need—no questions asked.

Today, we own a building, serve over 200+ youth annually, and run programs that transform lives.

From school supplies to job training, from trauma care to tutoring—we’re planting seeds that grow futures.

Now: Building the Future, One Cornerstone at a Time

Our Summer of Love Camp welcomed over 40 kids this year, where they danced, gardened, acted, and learned CPR from first responders.

We’ve grown youth mentors who once were campers themselves.

We’re launching Helping Circles—safe spaces for mental wellness.

We’ve launched a capital campaign to ensure our programs have a permanent home.

This is legacy work.

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Struggle of Love Foundation By the Numbers

 15+ years of continuous service 

35,000+ meals distributed annually 

4 FREE community-wide events hosted 

2 youth-to-leader pipelines created 

1 new building secured to anchor our future 

100% of surveyed campers said they want to return next year

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We’re not just supporting the community—we’re embedded in it.

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Your gift builds more than a program - it builds a future.

When you give to Struggle of Love Foundation, you:

• Create generational opportunity 
• Support community-rooted leadership 
• Fight for economic and emotional justice 
• Help us own and operate our forever home

Your gift becomes a bridge between what was and what can be.

This Eight28: Build What Lasts

We invite you to give in honor of our legacy, our youth, and our shared future.
Whether it's $8, $28, $280, or more—every dollar you give helps build a foundation that will stand for decades to come. 

Because Black-led organizations deserve permanence.

Because our kids deserve joy and safety.

Because struggle is real—but so is love.

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Give with Impact: Maximize Your Tax Benefits

Did you know donations to Struggle of Love Foundation may qualify for the Colorado Enterprise Zone Tax Credit?

$50 Donation Example:

Enterprise Zone Tax Credit: $(12.50)

Federal Tax Deduction: $(11.00)*

Colorado Tax Deduction: $(1.60)

Total Estimated Tax Savings: $25.10

Your Out-of-Pocket Cost: $24.90

Cost per Dollar to Contribute: $0.50

**Assumes 22% federal tax bracket. Always consult your tax advisor.

$2,500 Donation Example:

Enterprise Zone Tax Credit: $(625)

Federal Deduction: $(550)*

Colorado Deduction: $(75)

Total Estimated Savings: $1,250

Your Out-of-Pocket Cost: $1,250

Cost per Dollar to Contribute: $0.50

Build Love That Lasts—Donate Today

Let’s create a world where every child is seen, every family is supported, and love—not struggle—is the legacy we leave behind.

Together, let’s Build What Lasts.