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Contribution History | Ways to Donate | How to Donate

 

Mercy Contribution History

Thanks to the leadership of Sister Sarah Ducey and the support of the Sisters of Mercy, the doors of Mercy Family Center opened on October 5, 1992 in Mercy Hospital. Since that time, Mercy Family Center has continued to secure its role as the leading outpatient behavioral health services organization for children, adolescents and their families in the greater New Orleans area. In our first year of operation over 400 clients were served. Today with locations in Metairie and Mandeville, that number has swelled to nearly 7,000.

As a sponsored organization of the Sisters of Mercy Outreach Ministries, Mercy Family Center has until this time been fully reliant on funding from the Sisters including average annual subsidizes of $450,000. This support has enabled us to continue to meet our mission of providing services to families with particular concern for the economically poor, but there is so much more that needs to be done.

With that in mind, Mercy Family Center appreciates any and all contributions provided by community members. Cash, pledges, securities and other gifts will enable us to more fully meet our mission by continuing to provide services to all of those who seek our help.

All donations to Mercy Family Center will be acknowledged; however, we honor and respect our donors’ rights to make anonymous gifts. We do not sell, rent or share our donors’ personal information with third parties.

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Ways to Donate

Mercy Family Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service, welcomes gifts of all types including cash, securities, goods and services, and matching donations. All gifts are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by applicable laws.

Here are just a few of the ways that you can choose to make a gift. Before donating to Mercy Family Center, we recommend that you consult your tax advisor or attorney for full advice on the effect of your gift.

A Gift of Cash: Gifts of cash, paid outright or pledged over as many as five years, provide immediate support for the organization. Those who itemize their income tax returns are entitled to a charitable deduction of up to 50% of adjusted gross income, with a five-year carry-over period for the excess.

A Gift of Appreciated Stock: Appreciated stock (held more than one year) can make an excellent gift. Not only do you avoid all capital gains taxes, but you also receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of your gift. The full value may be used to offset up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. In addition, the portion of the gift that exceeds the 30% threshold may be carried forward for as many as five additional years.

A Charitable Gift Annuity: In exchange for a gift of cash or securities, you may choose to create a qualified Charitable Gift Annuity. The Sisters of Mercy Health System will guarantee lifetime payments to you, your survivor, or another person you name. The annuity rate is based on the age(s) of the annuitant(s). You may receive a substantial income tax deduction in the year of the gift and a portion of the payments to you may be tax-free. Upon your death, the remaining portion of the gift supports Mercy Family Center. Qualified Charitable Gift Annuities are simple to draft, understand, and enjoy.

A Gift through Your Will (Bequest): One of the simplest ways to give is through your estate. You can make a gift bequest in your will to Mercy Family Center for a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after you have provided for others.

A Gift of Life Insurance: You can make a significant gift by naming Mercy Family Center as a beneficiary of all (or a portion) of the proceeds of an existing policy. This method allows you to make a major gift with only a modest annual payment.

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How to Donate

For more information or to donate by phone, please call Stephen J. Engro at 450-5305.

To donate by mail send your contribution to:

Mercy Family Center
110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 425
Metairie, LA 70005
Attn: Development Department

E-mail your request for more information to:

sengro@mercyfamilycenter.com