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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.

Central Florida Catholic Mercy Fund

Common Humanity We have opportunities to care for one another and demonstrate Christ’s love and radiate light.

Mercy Fund Catholic Charities Check May 2020

The Catholic Foundation made its first Mercy Fund distribution in 2020 with a $35,000 check to support Catholic Charities of Central Florida as its team continues efforts to provide for the increased needs, since the pandemic, of our neighbors for food, housing assistance and behavioral healthcare.

Fund objective: To support Catholic Charities of Central Florida’s ability to respond to increased needs of the people of God in the Diocese of Orlando including food, behavioral health and financial assistance for rent, utilities and daily needs, sponsored by The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida as a result of increased community needs.

To make a tax-deductible donation now, please complete and submit the form below.

Thank you for your continued charity which binds our faith community. You remain in our prayers.