34 • Call 1.800.348.4732 2 0 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T Father Chaminade believed we are all missionaries. There are many ways you can partner in ministry with the Marianists to touch the lives of people in need. Outright and legacy gifts are a thoughtful and generous way to meet your personal financial objectives and enable the Marianists to help those in need now and in the future. The Marianists are grateful for your support through: Outright Gifts Outright contributions of cash, securities and pledges payable over one to five years. Gifts of Securities Gifting securities, stocks, bonds and government issues to the Marianists. The Marianists as a Beneficiary Bequests, life insurance, retirement or bank accounts. Aphilanthropy advisor is happy to discuss other giving opportunities with you or answer your questions about partnering with the Marianists. For more information, call 314.338.7215. LEGAL TITLE Marianist Mission P.O. Box 340998 Dayton, OH 45434-0998 Federal Tax ID# 31-1657985 The Marianist Province of the United States in an IRS- approved 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization and all gifts are tax-deductible. SPONSOR THE BROTHERS Mary’s Month provides for the education and devel- opment of young men entering the order. The 200 Club helps pay the cost of educating young men who wish to become priests. St. Joseph’s Legacy Club funds the medical needs of elderly and infirm brothers and priests. Join these clubs at marianist.com/clubs. SPONSOR A CHILD Education is the only way out of extreme poverty for most children in Eastern Africa and India, and there is a way you can help. For only $125 per year, you can sponsor a struggling child at three Marianist- sponsored schools — in Kenya, at Our Lady of Nazareth Primary School in Nairobi; and in rural India at Morning Star School in Singhpur Village and Jacob Gapp School in Andhra Pradesh. To learn more, visit marianist.com/donate. WE ARE ALL MISSIONARIES PRAYER AND RELIGIOUS CARD MINISTRY The Marianist Mission, our prayer and religious card ministry, has offered perpetual prayer enrollments for healing, sympathy and seasonal messages of faith since 1960. The Mission’s card selections include Spanish-language cards for Hispanic friends and families. For more information, visit marianist.com/mission or call 800.348.4732.