Growth and Development Services (GDS) relies primarily on generous, tax-deductible, donations to provide therapeutic, recreational and educational support services to marginalized youth and their families in Northern Manhattan & beyond. 

The Excel Program is a program of Growth and Development Services (GDS).  All donations should be made payable to GDS.  

GDS is a 501(c)3, a nonprofit organization. 

There are other ways to make a tax-deductible donation:

• Mail a personal check to Growth and Development Services Inc., P.O. Box 803 South Salem, NY 10590

• Contact Executive Director Dr. Gary Altheim at with questions or to discuss other giving opportunities.