Intentions:
Funds will be granted to Catholic Charities of Central Florida to serve individuals, children, families and seniors – regardless of their race, religion and ethnicity – with the following:
- Food – provide funding to maintain stock in the agape mission markets and food pantries which provide food to meet the nutritional needs of our community.
- Behavioral health – provide for counseling services and care coordination throughout Central Florida.
- Rent and utilities – assist those who are faced with unemployment and job instability.
- Other daily needs – assist those in need with maintaining supplies needed for health and well-being including prescriptions, gasoline, sanitary supplies, etc.
Fund development:
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida will seed the fund with $10,000 and provide a match donation for contributions up to $15,000.
Thank you:
Thank you for supporting the Central Florida Catholic Mercy Fund! The Catholic Foundation provided $10,000 to seed the fund with a $15,000 match and we are grateful for an anonymous donor who provided another $2,500 match, Michael and Aimee Kakos who provided another $4,000 match and others who have made donations exceeding these matches.
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE
GIFT OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Contact your broker authorizing them to transfer X number of “XYZ Security” in kind to the Diocese of Orlando Fidelity Investments account:
The Diocese of Orlando DTC
#0226
Acct. # X62-097373
Federal Employer Identification # 59-1215378
GIFT FROM YOUR IRA
Contact your account administrator to request the distribution.
Checks should be payable to “Diocese of Orlando”
EIN# 59-1215378
And sent to:
P.O. Box 4905
Orlando, FL 32802-4905
GIFT FROM YOUR DAF
Contact your account administrator to request the distribution.
Checks should be payable to “Diocese of Orlando”
EIN# 59-1215378
And sent to:
P.O. Box 4905
Orlando, FL 32802-4905
Please be sure your name is included on the check correspondence and if possible a memo including the restriction for: The Mercy Fund.
For any gifts made via stock or IRA, please contact Susan Hunt or call (407) 246-4803 so we can identify the incoming stock/check and ensure it is attributed to the Mercy Fund or split according to your wishes.
