$310,991 pledged from 474 people across 42 states

Don't need your stimulus check? Consider passing it along to a someone you know who could use a little extra help.

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Who are people donating to?


Have a friend who was laid off?
Help pay their rent 🏠

Worried about your favorite local spot? $1,400 goes a long way 💸

Don't know where to give? Buy 1,000 meals at Feeding America 🧇

Make a neighbor's day

B sent $300 to her hairstylist in North Carolina

"She was out of work for two months and is working at half capacity under Covid restrictions."

Help a community organization stay afloat

A anonymous good samaritan sent $1,000 to Lee's Summit in Missouri

"Our community is best served when we band together and support each other. My family is weathering this well and want to support others."

Give to your local food bank

Jean sent $1,200 to Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry in Illinois

"Others need the assistance especially NOW!"

HOW IT WORKS

Take the Pledge

Take a look at pledges from across the US to get inspired.

Donate Directly

When you get your check, donate directly to a person or cause you know and trust.

Share the #goodnews

You never know how much generosity you'll inspire.

Step 1: Take the Pledge

We are no longer taking pledges! Thanks to the 400+ people who reallocated part or all of their stimulus checks to their community.

You did it! Now it's time to share your pledge  🎉
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Who could you help?

Anonymous pledged $1,400 to Second Harvest of Metrolina

Jordan pledged $100 to Journeymen Triangle

Kara pledged $600 to Dianne Lawrence

Thomas pledged $50 to Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh (NC)

Anonymous pledged $3,200 to Mutual aid, direct giving, and homeless organizations locally and globally

Kimberly pledged $1,200 to Roots Community Birth Center

Sarah pledged $600 to Interact

Anonymous pledged $200 to To a friend, out of work due to COVID

Get Inspired: See All the Pledges
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my 2021 stimulus check?
Up to $1,400 per person. See an estimate here.
When will my stimulus check arrive?
$1,400 stimulus checks arrive by the end of March 2021.
What if I need my stimulus check?
Please don't donate your stimulus if you need it. As the great American educator Randy Paush said, "Make sure to put on your own oxygen mask before you try to help others.”
Who is Pledge My Check?
PledgeMyCheck.org is a volunteer led project encouraging those who are in a stable spot to help their neighbors.

Meet the Volunteers
Do you need my credit card?
No. We don't handle any money. Please donate directly to a cause or person that you know.
Why do you need my email?
This only works if people follow through! We will send you a note to ask if you have completed your pledge in a week or so. You can opt-out or request we delete your data at anytime.
I am struggling this year. Do you have money to give out?
Lots of people reach out to us asking for help. We don't have any money to directly give. Find Help is a great resource that you can use to find free resources near you.
Questions, ideas, want to help?
We'd love your feedback and ideas! Say hello at pledgemycheck@gmail.com