On a daily basis we at Catholic Charities struggle with the question:

"How do you provide services to the poor when the poor cannot afford the services?"

And the answer is you!

1. Make a Financial Gift

Click here to make a secure online contribution to Catholic Charities using your debit or credit card, or even your checking account. Thank you for caring and for sharing!

  • Make a tax-deductible donation using your Visa or MasterCard by calling 800.745.5194, 8:30-4:30, weekdays. Or, scroll down, print our Donations Card and complete the form with your credit card information or simply enclose a check. Or, click on the link above to make a secure online donation!
  • Send a check now by mail.
  • Become a Caring Partner! Click here for details and donor form

2. Donor Recognition Society

  • Friends of Catholic Charities - $1 - $999.
  • Sponsors of Catholic Charities - $1000 to $9,999 in a calendar year. Public recognition plaque.
  • Executive Director's Society - $10,000 - 24,999 in a calendar year. Recognition plaque and Luncheon with Executive Director and key staff.
  • Bishop Lucas Society - $25,000+ in a calendar year. Recognition plaque and Bishop Lucas honor.
  • Saint Elizabeth's Society - $100,000 or more, lifetime cumulative. Recognition plaque and individual event.
  • Legacy Society - any remembrance of Catholic Charities in a will or bequest. Public recognition and listing, if desired.

3. Wills and Bequests

  • Provide for future generations through gifts from
    your estate. For more information click here.

4. Volunteer

  • Personal service brings joy and friendship.

5. Give Stock and/or Securities

  • Maximize your contribution and avoid capital gains tax.

6. Planned Giving

  • Remember Catholic Charities in your will or trust. Support the next generation. Please contact us for our special "Wills" brochure.

7. Give in Honor or in Memory

  • Remember a loved one with a special gift, in memoriam or for any special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.

8. Matching Gifts

  • You may be able to double your gift if your company matches them. Inquire to see if your employer has such a program, then send us the matching gift form to complete.

9. In-kind Gifts

  • Your business or organization may be able to provide a needed service or product as a donation to benefit both you and the agency.

Member Agency

Agency information available at www.guidestar.org

To make a financial gift donation by mail, please click here to download the donations card to send along with your contribution. To make memorial or tribute donation, click here to download the card to send along with your contribution. We appreciate your support.

Please check the agency and area office wish lists.

 

 


Catholic Charities

800 South Fifth Street, Springfield IL, 62703
(217) 523-9201 FAX: (217) 523-5624
E-mail: catholicchar@consolidated.net