How donations are used

Ministry With the Poor funds ministries of Holy Cross sisters’ around the world, especially those assisting women and children. Your gift now will keep the Ministry With the Poor growing for years to come. Every donation is used to support the projects of the sisters.

Sisters of the Holy Cross dedicate their lives to ministering to the sick and the poor and to educating the young. You may have been taught to read by one of our sisters, comforted by her while in the hospital, or had her join with you on your spiritual journey. You can say “thank you” by making a donation for our Sisters’ Retirement Needs to provide safe and comfortable care as they continue their ministry of prayer.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFTS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES — When you, our donor, make a gift, please feel free to express any wishes you may have for the use of your gift. However, please be advised that in order to ensure that you will be entitled to a federal income tax deduction for donations to our sisters or our ministries in other countries, the Sisters of the Holy Cross are required by Internal Revenue Service rulings to retain full authority over the assets granted to it and cannot accept gifts that are required by the donor to be paid to, or to be used only to further the work of a specific sister or that are required to be used overseas by our sisters or another foreign charity or religious institute. Contributions from U.S. corporations are subject to a domestic use restriction.

The Sisters of the Holy Cross will always try to honor the wish of the donor. Should the donor wish a charitable deduction, however, we must retain the right to re-designate the funds, if necessary. 

Please note: The above information does not constitute legal or tax advice. Specific tax questions are best addressed between you and your tax consultant.