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  • Supporting our Ministries

    Sisters of Mercy serve, volunteer, and advocate to bring mercy to poor and sick people, victims of human trafficking, and immigrants, with special attention to women and children. We also address the concerns of racism, violence, and our environment. Your gift helps us continue these important ministries.

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  • Caring for our Sisters

    After a lifetime of service, our sisters spend their days in the ministry of prayer for the concerns of our world. They also remember you and your loved ones. Your gift helps us provide care and comfort while allowing them to age gracefully in community with their sisters.

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  • Assisting with Formation

    Your gift supports our new sisters as they answer God’s call to religious life. Your donation assists with their living expenses during formation, supports them through a year of ministry, and allows them to grow spiritually as they begin this new life of Mercy.

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Donor Spotlight

Bonnie Dalrymple

On her birthday, Mercy Day or whenever I have an extra bit of money, I send it off to the Sisters of Mercy in Sister Michele’s honor.

Ways to Give

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our tax id number is
52-1653282. Contact the Mission Advancement Office here.

Gifts of Cash

You may make your cash gift online on our website by using your credit or debit card or mail your check made payable to the Sisters of Mercy. Consider a monthly gift!

Bequests

Remember the Sisters of Mercy in your will after taking care of your family.  Consider a simple dollar amount bequest or donating even 1% of your estate to the sisters.  To learn more, please visit this page.

Beneficiary Designations

Do you have a life insurance policy or retirement account your family doesn’t need anymore? Consider making the Sisters of Mercy the beneficiary.

IRA Distributions

Are you required to take a minimum distribution from your IRA, but don’t need it or want it to affect your income?  You can donate your distribution (RMD) directly to the Sisters of Mercy and may save money on your taxes.  Call us or talk to your financial advisor to make this happen.

Stock Gifts

You can transfer stock to the Sisters of Mercy.  Donate appreciated stock and you may avoid paying capital gains tax.  Ask your broker to contact us for the stock transfer account information.  For more information, contact Linda Cavallo, Director of Mission Advancement, Mid-Atlantic region.

Donor-Advised Funds

Discover the value of supporting your favorite charities like the Sisters of Mercy with a gift from your donor-advised fund (DAF).  This is one of the easiest and tax-advantageous ways for you and your family to give to the charities you love.  Your financial advisor or community foundation can assist you with this type of charitable investment account.  Contact us to give through your established DAF.

Donor Spotlight

Patrick Portway

It has been a pleasure to honor my Aunt Grace in this way.

Contact the Mission Advancement Office

The Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our tax id number is 52-1653282.