make a donation

phrase

: to give something to help a person, a cause, etc. : make a contribution
Would you like to make a donation to the library fund?
make a donation of food

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In conjunction with the special, CMA and Belmont University will make a donation from proceeds to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, continuing a legacy that gives millions of children the gift of a free book each month. Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026 Individuals can also use the Pizza for a Purpose app to make a donation, giving anyone a way to help provide a fresh meal to a family in need. Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 This event is free for students; adults are requested to make a donation of $25 or more. Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Donations made in honor of Burger Week To make an extra donation in honor of Burger Week, visit Tarrant Area Food Bank’s website and make a donation. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for make a donation

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“Make a donation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20a%20donation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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