Catholic Charities

How to Contribute

Your Gifts Mean So Much

Catholic Charities carries out the church's social teaching by providing emergency assistance when needed, advocating for peace and justice to build the kingdom of God here in our diocese.

Annual Giving Campaign Letter (PDF)

Financial Support

Catholic Charities is a non-profit, 501(C)3 organization and, as such, donations are tax deductible within federal guidelines.

Two ways to donate:

Donate online
Mail checks made payable to Catholic Charities to:
Catholic Charities
Development Office
715 Nazareth Street
Raleigh, NC 27606

Philanthropic donations of stocks, insurance policies, IRAs, real estate, annuities, trusts and bequests are means to making a significant impact on those we serve. For a confidential appointment to discuss philanthropy options or to obtain more information, please contact Catholic Charities Development Director, Patricia Reid (919) 821-8146 or patricia.reid@raldioc.org.

How else can I contribute?

To learn about other ways of contributing, read our planned giving newsletter, Charitable Chatter: Word | PDF

Your sacrificial gifts and prayers are appreciated. Examples of what your gift can do:

$35 - groceries for one week for a family of 4 (bulk procurement keeping prices low)
$50 - one week of after school tutoring for a grade school child
$100 - one psychotherapy counseling session with a licensed professional
$150 - feed four families for a week
$200 - one adult taking highschool equivalency classes to obtain GED
$250 - emergency heating assistance for two families this winter
$500 - sponsors a program on Respect Life Issues; Immigration Reform, or other topics promoting peace and justice
$1,000 - rent for one month in a regional office

Gifts of Time and Talent

To support our ministry you can volunteer your time at one of our regional offices or program centers (see Regional Offices) and/or make financial gifts.

"The path of human solidarity is the path of service; and true service means selfless love, open to the needs of all, without distinction of persons, with the explicit purpose of reinforcing each person's sense of God-given dignity." - Pope John Paul II, 1987