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Jan and Bob Dilenschneider, Chair-couple of the 2009 Appeal -- “It is time to step up, give back, help others”. Read more...
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The Diocese of Bridgeport has an email newsletter, Living Our Faith, in addition to our periodic e-mail updates on the Appeal and other areas. Sign up for our e-newsletter today!
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Online Giving
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The Annual Bishop's Appeal offers the opportunity to make your gift and pledge payments online. Click here to donate.
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Credit Card Gifts
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You can use your MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card to make your Appeal gift, and take full advantage of your cardmember benefits.
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Outright Gifts
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Checks should be made payable to the "Annual Bishop's Appeal" and given to your Pastor in your gift card envelope, or mailed directly to:
2010 Annual Bishop's Appeal
Diocese of Bridgeport
238 Jewett Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606-2892.
Please do not send cash through the mail.
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Pledge Your Gift
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If possible, please include your first month's payment when you mail your gift card envelope. An early commitment of a pledge will allow a monthly payment plan. An invoice will be sent the first week of every month. Donors are asked to complete their pledge within the same calendar year or by December 31.
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Electronic Fund
Transfer (EFT)
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This can be arranged through your bank. |
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Gifts of Securities
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A gift of appreciated stock is an easy way to make a significant contribution at a reduced cost to you. Please note: If you are making a gift to the Annual Bishop's Appeal in the form of stock securities, please make sure you complete and return a donor transfer form so your gift is properly credited to your account. Forms and instructions can be received through request to the Appeal Office by calling (203) 416-1470 or by e-mail to: aba@diobpt.org.
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Matching Gifts
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You might be able to leverage your gift through your employer’s matching gift program. Many employers will not match gifts made directly to the Appeal. However, these employers may match gifts designated to organizations the Appeal supports such as Catholic Charities or the Cathedral Education Cluster. Contact your employer for instructions and eligibility requirements.
If your company qualifies, please make your gift payments payable to Catholic Charities or the Cathedral Education Cluster and remit the payments to the Appeal Office. If you need more information, please contact us at (203) 416-1312 or aba@diobpt.org. |
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