Your generous support is the cornerstone of our success. With your help, we can continue to expand our campus ministry programming AND provide the resources needed to impact the lives of more young adults than ever before. We invite you to be a part of this transformative journey with us!
Please consider making a donation today and join us in our mission to inspire the next generation! You have the opportunity to make a huge difference in the lives of our Gamecock Catholics, our greater Catholic community, and the future of our Catholic faith. It will be your commitment and generosity that will sustain the Carolina Catholics Campus Ministry for generations to come. Your generous gift will impact the lives of countless students who pass through the doors at St. Thomas More, and we look forward to their bright future in the Lord!
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The significance of Catholic Campus Ministry in the lives of college students cannot be overstated. During these pivotal years, young adults explore their sense of self, confront various worldviews, and solidify their personal beliefs. At USC, our Catholic Campus Ministry is dedicated to the holistic formation of our students, placing a strong emphasis on spiritual growth and the regular celebration of the Eucharist. This strong foundation empowers us to truly “go and make disciples of all nations!”
By giving to St. Thomas More, you are contributing to a mission that extends beyond our church's walls. Your generosity allows us to offer programs such as retreats, mission trips, and pilgrimages and ensures that any student with financial need will be able to attend these events. In the 2023-2024 academic year, more than $75,000 was awarded in scholarship money for these programs. Please consider St. Thomas More as a part of your annual tithe.
If you purchased a life insurance policy to meet a financial responsibility that has since been met, gifting it may be a means to provide support to your parish, school or diocese while, at the same time, realize an immediate tax deduction. Simply transfer ownership of a paid-up life insurance policy to the charitable organization of choice. The organization may elect to cash in the policy or hold it. You will receive an income tax deduction equal to the cash surrender value of the policy. You might also choose to name a charitable organization as a beneficiary on an existing life insurance policy. This can be handled simply and effectively by completing a beneficiary form obtained from the life insurance company. *Please consult with a tax advisor before making any changes to your life insurance.
Interested in making a gift of stock? This is a wonderful way to donate to a non-profit. A few things to remember before making your tax-deductible gift:
1. Do not sell the stock and then donate cash. When you do this, you pay the taxes first and donate what is left.
2. Instead, donate the appreciated shares directly to your chosen charity. You will get a full tax benefit for the amount of the gifted shares. Then the charity can sell the shares and will not owe tax on the proceeds.
3. The benefits of making gifts this way are twofold—a) you get the full benefit of the gift and do not increase your taxable income and, b) the charity receives a larger sum by receiving the gift post tax and will owe no tax on the proceeds due to their tax exempt status.
4. It's highly advisable to always speak with your portfolio manager or stock broker first!
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If you'd like to learn more about donating stock, have questions, or would like to set-up a donation, please reach out to Katie Washington.
The St. Francis Xavier Mission, Pilgrimage, and Retreat Fund was set-up thanks to the generosity of a donor who appreciated the opportunities St. Thomas More offered to its Carolina Catholic students for mission trips, retreats, and a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. We want all of our students to have the experience of putting their faith in practice, helping those less fortunate, and even walking in the footsteps of Jesus, regardless of their financial need.
If you would like to be apart of this incredible gift to our young adults, you can make a gift HERE.
Did you know that students decide in their first week on campus if they will continue practicing their faith? Campus ministry is more important than ever in preparing our young adults for a life of faith and commitment to the Catholic church.
St. Thomas More's goal is to help our Carolina Catholic students encounter Christ in a new, exciting way. In doing so, we will be creating life-long servants who will, hopefully, not only raise their families in our beautiful faith but also bring others to Christ.
We are doing so much here at St. Thomas More and with your generous support, we know we will be able to continue to develop our campus ministry programming and fund the resources that will allow us to reach more young adults than ever before!
Click HERE to set-up a one-time or recurring gift to the Carolina Catholics Campus Ministry and give these students a gift that will last them a lifetime.