How You Can Invest

You can demonstrate your support for this effort in a variety of ways, with

each method (or combination) having particular benefits and/or distinct

tax advantages:

Pledges: The most popular form of commitment (and the method we
encourage parishioners to seriously consider), pledges may enable you
to make a more generous commitment as payments can be spread over
as many as five years. Essentially, pledging your support allows you to
manage your giving over a period of time to better suit your budget

Cash: Cash contributions (including down payments on pledges) enable you to take advantage of the tax benefits associated with charitable gifts made in a particular tax year. Contributions of cash are also the most direct and immediate way to help St. Therese fund the goals of the Becoming a Community of Disciples campaign.

Gifts of Securities: Gifts of securities, real property, or other marketable assets are always welcome (either as payments on long-term pledges or as one-time contributions). Such gifts—in the form of publicly traded securities or from private companies—can provide significant tax advantages when compared to cash donations. Regardless of how you choose to make your gift, and regardless of the amount, members of the capital campaign committee are available to answer any of your questions about the project. However, you should consult your tax advisor for specific suggestions about the best way for you to make a gift.