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You can change one life today--or many!
Show your compassion for the poor with a contribution to Catholic Charities.
100% of your donation will go to assist people in need right now.
Last year, individuals contributed a significant portion of
our annual operating budget and every dollar helped people in our community
achieve stability and financial independence. Thank you!
Catholic Charities is grateful for gifts of any size. There are so many ways you can help us:
Additional information:
Play Golf and "Score" for Catholic Charities
You're invited to our annual Golf Tournament on June 9, 2008, which will raise critical funds for services that help families and individuals achieve economic self-sufficiency. You can enjoy a fun day while helping our neighbors in need rise out of poverty.
The event is sponsored by Heritage Bank of Commerce and includes a round of golf at Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, lunch, cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions. Sponsorships of $2,500 and $3,500 include a foursome and other benefits. Even if you don't golf, there are plenty of ways to get involved. There are a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including hole sponsorships for $1,000. Event program ads are available from $250 to $1,000 and items are needed for the live and silent auctions.
For information, contact Jane Najour at (408) 325-5250.
Cash Gifts
Each and every dollar contributed helps those we serve gain the tools needed to build stable, productive lives. When deciding on your level of support, please consider making a monthly or annual pledge. Regular contributions multiply the ways we can help families, who often have on-going needs.
Catholic Charities offers a Web-based option to make the online donation process as easy and secure as possible. We use the most advanced technology available to ensure that your information is kept confidential. (Please read our Donor Confidentiality Statement.) You only need one of the major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. To donate online now, click here.
You can also contact the Development Department at (408) 325-5125 to make credit card donations, or send checks to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Attn: Office of Development, 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA, 95134-2107. We also accept transfers of stock and donations of other assets. Contributions to Catholic Charities are tax deductible. An official receipt will be furnished.
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The Caritas Society
The Caritas Society was founded in 1985 to provide significant financial support for the ongoing work of Catholic Charities in Santa Clara County. Caritas, a Latin word meaning “charity,” is an appropriate way to acknowledge individuals who support Catholic Charities each year with generous gifts between $1,000 and $50,000. To date, members have donated more than $12 million for critical programs that strengthen families and build economic self-sufficiency. If you would like information about how to join, contact Magi Young, Chief Development Officer, at (408) 325-5225.
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Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Making gifts of securities that you have held for more than one year allow you to avoid capital gains tax and receive a tax deduction. You can use the stock’s fair market value (which is the value of the high and low price the day it is received by Catholic Charities) as your charitable deduction, up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. For more information about stock transfers, contact the Development Department at (408) 325-5125.
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Corporate and Foundation Support
Without the financial support of private foundations and corporations, many of our critical programs would not remain fully staffed now when they are needed the most. We are seeking grant opportunities of all types; please call (408) 325-5125. We also welcome Golf Tournament and other event sponsorships; please call (408) 325-5250. If your organization would like to participate in a group volunteer project, please call (408) 325-5146.
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Legacy Gifts
Naming Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County as a beneficiary of your will, insurance policy, retirement plan, or trust creates a living legacy of generosity to those in need. These gifts can provide Catholic Charities with enduring support while offering you tax savings, increased income, better estate planning, and permanent recognition.
Catholic Charities’ Circle of Hope honors individuals and families who have named Catholic Charities as a beneficiary. If you would like information about how to join, or if you have already included us in your estate planning, please contact Magi Young, Chief Development Officer, at (408) 325-5225. We also recommend consulting your attorney or tax advisor.
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Memorial and Honorary Gifts
Memorial gifts perpetuate the values that directed someone’s life. The family will receive a letter of acknowledgement from Catholic Charities. Honorary gifts recognize someone during his or her lifetime, or commemorate a special event or anniversary. Honorees will receive a letter acknowledging the honor and your name, without mention of the gift amount. You will receive a tax acknowledgment letter. For more information, contact the Development Department at (408) 325-5125.
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Employer Matching Gifts
To encourage employees to make charitable gifts, many corporations agree to match personal donations with an equal or greater corporate contribution. Catholic Charities is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation and may qualify for matching funds. Every company has its own rules; check with your employer’s personnel department to see if your gift qualifies. Then complete your employer's matching gift form and send it along with your gift to Development Department, Catholic Charities, 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134. We will certify that Catholic Charities is eligible to participate in your company's program and that we received your gift. For more information, contact our Development Department at (408) 325-5125.
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Vehicle Donations
Vehicle donations support our Refugee Resettlement Program, which helps survivors of war and trauma to renew their lives. It's easy! We'll take care of the DMV paperwork, and arrange a time to pick up the vehicle. For more information, please contact Jay Tahna at (408) 209-1924 or Irmela Vrankic at ivrankic@ccsj.org. (Vehicles may be picked up in Santa Clara County only.)
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THANK YOU
We thank all who share our passion for making a lasting difference in the lives
of the poor and vulnerable.
If you would like additional information about any of these giving options,
please contact Catholic Charities’ Annual Giving Manager at (408) 325-5125.
Disclaimer
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Catholic Charities USA and other Catholic Charities agencies throughout the United States derive much of their financial resources from public donations, including those received via their respective online websites. If unsure as to the legitimacy of online donation channels, individuals and agencies who wish to donate to Catholic Charities should contact Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County or Catholic Charities USA. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County, Catholic Charities USA and its other affiliates through the United States are not associated or affiliated with the organization whose website is www.catholic-charities.net, do not control such website, and are not responsible for its contents. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at ccsj@ccsj.org or visit Catholic Charities USA at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. |
