100% OF YOUR GIFT GOES TO SUPPORT THE FIVE MINISTRIES OF THE APPEAL.

Gifts of Cash – Checks should be made payable to the “Catholic Ministries Appeal.” Please mail your gift card in the envelope provided.

Pledge Your Gift Over TenMonths – A gift to the Catholic Ministries Appeal may be fulfilled over a ten month period. If possible, please include your first month’s payment when you mail your gift card/envelope.

Matching Gifts – Many corporations endeavor to match the charitable contributions of employees. Please contact your company’s Human Resources professional to determine if your company participates in a Matching Gift Program.

Credit Card – Take full advantage of the benefits offered by your card, such as bonus/reward points and airlines miles. You can make a one-time gift using your credit card via our Web Site www.drvc.org. We accept Amex, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. To set up monthly payments using your credit card call our office at 516-379-5210 ext. 2 or fill out your pledge card and include your credit information.

Online Giving – The Catholic Ministries Appeal offers the opportunity to make your gift online by using your credit card. Please click on the following link: MAKE A DONATION to make your contribution.

Gift of Securities – A gift of appreciated securities is one way to make a significant contribution at a reduced cost to you. Federal tax laws allow a charitable deduction for the full market value of securities on the date of your gift. For more information on how to make a gift of this nature, please call the CMA office at 516-379-5210 ext. 2.

Special Tax Advantage – If you are over age 70 and have a “well-funded” traditional IRA, you will have until January 1, 2010 to take advantage of a recent reinstatment of the tax law which allows you to donate up to $100,000 from your Individual Retirement Account tax-free to charitable causes. For more information, we suggest you contact your financial advisor or call 516-379-5210, ext. 2. Your gift must go directly from your IRA to the CMA. If you receive the money first, you’ll be taxed on it like any other distribution.

Thank you!

For the 2009 Appeal, all ministries will receive their stated percentages up to the goal. If funds raised exceed goal, parishes will receive an increased percentage and all other ministries will receive their proportionate share of the balance.

Should you have any questions about any of the above mentioned ways to give,
Please contact the CMA office at 516-379-5210, Ext. 2.