OPTIONS FOR GIVING:
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Ways to Give
For more than 10 years we’ve walked with over 100 survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking in their healing journeys. Our vision is that any survivor, anywhere in the nation, would have access to qualified, compassionate care. We cannot do this without your support.
Please consider an investment in the Mission of The Samaritan Women – together we can tackle the issue of sex trafficking across our Nation.
Invest in Hope and Healing – Online Giving
The Samaritan Women has proven to be exceptional in its ability to serve so many with compassion. Helping guide those who have been sexually exploited into the light and on to a brighter future – the same future each person deserves. Shelters across the Nation open their hearts and arms to those who need protection from those who have used and exploited them for so long. Please join the movement – make a gift to support the Mission of The Samaritan Women HERE.
Please address any questions to lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org
The Samaritan Women’s mailing address for all donations is:
PO Box 43818
Louisville, KY 40253
Monthly Giving
A monthly gift is an easy way to support the ministry of The Samaritan Women. You can become a monthly giver by completing the online donation form HERE. You can make changes to your monthly giving at any time by contacting lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org.
Honor/Memorial Gifts
Celebrate or remember someone special in your life by supporting The Samaritan Women. You can send the recipient a beautiful card to let them know you are thinking of them. CLICK HERE
If you wish to designate The Samaritan Women in your Facebook birthday fundraiser, or if you would like to host a fundraiser contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org and the team will be happy to assist.
Workplace Giving Campaigns
Matching Gifts
Double the impact of your generosity by participating in your company’s matching gift program. Send your company’s matching gift form along with your donation and the development team will take care of the rest.
Workplace Giving Campaigns
A simple way to offer support to our Mission is through your workplace giving Campaign. You can designate The Samaritan Women through the campaigns listed below.
• Federal Employees – Combined Federal Campaign #78937
• State Employees – Maryland Charity Campaign #743231089
• United Way of Central Maryland – #7946
Sponsorship
The Samaritan Women have a number of opportunities for your company to sponsor an event. Your partnership is a testament to your support of our Mission. Contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org to discuss upcoming events.
Major Gifts
An investment in The Samaritan Women is an investment in our Mission – no one person can tackle the problem of sexual exploitation alone, but together we can have a significant impact. If you are interested in making an investment in our Mission please contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org.
Planned Giving
Some legacies are written on buildings, others remembered through awards. You too can make a significant legacy and lasting reminder to all of your commitment and dedication to The Samaritan Women’s Mission. Whatever your legacy goals are, there are options available to share that legacy with The Samaritan Women. We recommend talking with your trusted financial advisor, however to begin the process you can reach out to lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org.
• Bequests
• Gifts of Stocks & Mutual Funds
• Gifts of Life Insurance
There are many options available for you to realize your legacy to The Samaritan Women such as Charitable Remainder Trust, Charitable Lead Trust, Charitable Gift Annuity, IRA Distribution to name a few. If you want to discuss your intentions in more detail contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org.
Bequests
If your intention is to defer your gift till your death, you can use the following language in your Last Will & Testament:
Specific Bequest:
I give, devise and bequeath _________ (insert dollar amount) to The Samaritan Women, or its successor organization, located in Louisville, KY. The Samaritan Women is a 501(c)(3), federal tax ID #74-3231089.
Residual Bequest:
I give, devise and bequeath_________ (insert %) of all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate to The Samaritan Women, or its successor organization, , located in Louisville, KY. The Samaritan Women is a 501(c)(3), federal tax ID #74-3231089.
Gifts of Stocks & Mutual Funds
You can donate gifts of appreciated securities or Mutual Funds that may lessen your tax burden. We partner with the National Christian Foundation to make this process simple for you:
Stocks:
DTC 0226
Account #479-048720
National Financial Services, LLC
National Christian Charitable Foundation
For information on Mutual Funds contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org
Gifts of Life Insurance
If the goal of your legacy is to make a large gift with little cost to you, contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org, and we will assist you in transferring ownership of a life insurance policy to The Samaritan Women or assist you in designating The Samaritan Women as a beneficiary.
Legacy Fund
The Samaritan Women is committed to ensuring that future shelter leaders stand ready with extensive courses in best practices, high quality of care, and a commitment to ensuring excellence while we work to equip new shelter leaders throughout the country. The Legacy Fund provides mentees the opportunity to attend training to garner these skills and more. Your support of the Legacy Fund goes a long way in ensuring that our vision, that any survivor, anywhere in the nation, has access to qualified, compassionate care. Give today or contact lthomas@thesamaritanwomen.org to discuss a gift