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Did you know that 93% of every dollar goes directly to supporting our neighbors in need? We know that you count on us to be good stewards of your generosity, so we work hard to maximize every contribution to help others. You can Give Today as well as Give Tomorrow. See your options below.
Give Today
Our generous donors make the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit possible. Their caring expressed through giving is inspiring! There are ways to give that fit your lifestyle because every gift matters. Here is our menu of methods to give today to fund services to your neighbors in need.
Online
You can conveniently give online by clicking here
Check by Mail
You can send a check for any amount to:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul DetroitAttention: Development
3000 Gratiot Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207
Monthly Giving
Some donors prefer to have a monthly deduction as a convenient way to give. Click here to set up a monthly gift
Stocks or Securities
Gifts of appreciated stocks or securities are easily transferred (DTC) from your brokerage to our account. Use this information:
Charles Schwab,Domestic Securities,
DTC #: 0164,
Account #: 6918-0512,
Account Name: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
IRA Charitable Gift
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free charitable gift from your IRA of up to $100,000. This can count toward your annual required distribution without claiming increased income. Contact your financial advisor to make this kind of gift or contact us for details (see below).
Donor-Advised Fund
If you have a donor-advised fund, you can have your institution send a check from that account, or transfer funds electronically (see above).
In Memory Of or In Honor Of
You can pay tribute to a loved one, friend, co-worker, or neighbor by making a gift in memory of or in honor of someone. Click here to make a tribute gift
Want to know more? Please contact Mary Lynn Donovan, Chief Executive Officer (313-393-2925, mlfdonovan@svdpdetroit.org) and she will be happy to assist you (with no obligation or pressure). Thank you for your interest in helping us help others.
Give Tomorrow
Many donors choose to make a gift that will be realized in the future. For example, naming the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit in your will provides an enduring legacy for what you care about. There are other ways to make a gift for tomorrow, listed below.
By Will
In your will, you can designate a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit. You can use this language to designate your intentions: “I give the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit the sum of XX dollars for its general purposes.” (You can substitute a percentage of your estate instead of a dollar amount.)
Our legal name is “The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit,” Tax ID #: 38-1359592
Beneficiary Designation
You can name the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Detroit as a beneficiary of your IRA, a life insurance policy, bank account, or other financial account. You can designate all or part of either of these for our charitable purposes
Want to know more? Please contact Mary Lynn Donovan, Chief Executive Officer (313-393-2925, mlfdonovan@svdpdetroit.org) and she will be happy to assist you (with no obligation or pressure). Thank you for your interest in helping us help others.