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Feel free to browse through this page of donation options or click one of the links directly below to read more about a specific option. If you have a contribution you would like to make that is different from the options we have outlined below, please contact John Lucas at 773.376.2445 or jlucas@amatehouse.org. What you will receive in return will be much greater than your investment!

 

           Donate Online

 

              Donate by Mail or Phone

 

           Support a Volunteer

 

           Join the Friends of Amate House Society

 

             Donate in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One

 

             Planned Giving

 

             Matching Gifts

 

             Reoccurring Donations

 

             Donate by Searching or Shopping

 

             In-Kind Contributions and Services

 

 

Donate Online

Your online donation is secure and flexible. You can choose the amount you wish to give and how you wish to have the funds designated. Make your first donation online today!

  

 

 

Donate by Mail or Phone

Donations by Mail:

To make a donation, please send a check made payable to:

 

Amate House

3600 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

 

Donations by Phone (Credit Card Only - MasterCard or Visa):

For contributions via telephone you may call Chris Wagar at 773.376.2445.  You will receive an acknowledgement letter in the mail to confirm your tax-deductible contribution.

 

 

Support a Volunteer!

 

 

Join the Friends of Amate House Society

The Friends of Amate House Society was established in 2003 to encourage, develop relationships with, and acknowledge individuals, parishes, and organizations that give over $1,000 in unrestricted funds annually. Through the generous and substantial support of our Friends of Amate House Society, we are able to put our plans into actions for continued growth, while sustaining our programs in the present. If you are interested in joining the Friends of Amate House Society with a gift of $1,000 or more, click here to join now or contact John Lucas at 773.376.2445 or jlucas@amatehouse.org.

 

 

Donate in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One

Remember a loved one’s birthday, wedding, anniversary, death, or any other important occasion you wish to commemorate by making a contribution in his or her name. We will send a note acknowledging this thoughtfulness to those whom you designate. Amate House keeps these individuals in our thought and prayers. The individual’s name will also appear in the Amate House newsletters with an invitation for the entire Amate House community to pray for these individuals. Make a tribute donation online now.

If you are interested in setting up a memorial in a loved one’s name, or if you would like a packet of remembrance cards to be used throughout the year for memorials or celebratory occasions please call Meghan McCarthy at 773.376.2445 or email mmccarthy@amatehouse.org.

 

 

Planned Giving

There are a variety of ways to support Amate House through your estate plans, and each option has its own tax benefits. Informed decisions about your estate planning options can help you ensure that you have provided for yourself, your family and your loved ones while also supporting continued work of Amate House. Please feel free to contact John Lucas at 773-376-2445 or jlucas@amatehouse.org with any additional questions.

 

Bequests

 

A will, or bequest, is an easy but important way for you to ensure that your assets are distributed the way you wish and that you have provided for your family and loved ones. A charitable bequest can also benefit your heirs by placing your estate in a lower tax bracket and is completely tax deductible. Amate House encourages you to consult with an estate-planning professional when making out your will.

You can designate Amate House as the recipient of a cash gift, a percentage, or residual remainder of your estate. It is important to use a detailed designation in your will.  For example:

 

          "I leave [dollar amount] to Amate House, 3600 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609"

 

          "I give [percentage amount] of my estate to 3600 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609"

 

          "I bequeath all [or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and 

           personal, to Amate House, 3600 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609"

 

By leaving a bequest to Amate House, you are establishing a philanthropic legacy that will continue to provide experiences of full time service to people in need, community living, and faith formation to young adults. These experiences transform the young adult Volunteers, and the people they serve. Ultimately, your gift will help Amate House continue to develop future leaders for the church and world, committed to building a more just and loving society.

 

Other Planned Gifts

A meaningful donation can be made by simply naming Amate House as the beneficiary of an existing account: 

 

          Make Amate House the Beneficiary of your Life Insurance Policy. (In order for this to transfer  

          smoothly, make sure you name Amate House as both the owner and beneficiary.  Amate House can

          only accept paid-up policies.)

 

          Make Amate House the Beneficiary or Contingent Beneficiary of your IRA or other Retirement Plan.

 

If you are interested in establishing a planned gift, please contact John Lucas at 773-376-2445 or jlucas@amatehouse.org.  Amate House encourages you to consult with an estate-planning professional when considering a planned gift.

 

 

Matching Gifts

Does your company offer a matching gift program? If so, your employer may double or even triple every dollar you give Amate House! Contact your company's Human Resources or Community Affairs Department for information regarding its matching gift program.

 

Click here to donate now!

 

If your employer requires an Employer Identification Number (EIN) (i.e. Federal Tax Identification Number), please contact Meghan McCarthy at 773.376.2445 or mmccarthy@amatehouse.org.

You may mail your completed matching gift form to:

Amate House

3600 South Seeley Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609

 

If you have questions about matching gifts please Meghan McCarthy at 773.376.2445 or email mmccarthy@amatehouse.org.

 

 

Reoccurring Donations

Your reoccurring gifts help form a predictable source of income that Amate House can count on. You can setup your reoccurring donation online today! Your online donation is secure and flexible. You can choose how often and how much you wish to give, and you can change or cancel your gift at any time. 

Make your first donation online today!

 

If you would like to set up a reoccurring donation over the phone, please call Chris Wagar at 773.376.2445.

 

 

Donate by Searching or Shopping

Support Amate House by merely searching or shopping online!  Just specify "Amate House" after clicking the links to the right at GoodSearch.org or GoodShop.org.  Each search or a portion of each purchase will be given to Amate House.

 

 

In-Kind Contributions and Services

Cleaning house? Moving? Have a few “extras” lying around? Put your items back into use by donating them to Amate House! Amate House is grateful to receive needed in-kind contributions and services. These can include donated professional services, everyday household items, items for special event auctions, or other unique contributions you or your business has to offer. In-kind donations are tax-deductible at a value for the item that you determine. Please contact John Lucas at 773.376.2445 or jlucas@amatehouse.org to donate your in-kind contribution today!

 

The current Amate House wish list includes:

• Box fans
• Brooms
• Can openers
• Cars and vans
• Coffee maker 
• Grills
• Kitchenware
• Kitchen and bathroom towels
• Large pots and pans (with lids!)
• Large casserole dishes
• Lawn mowers
• Snow shovels
• Toasters
• Twin bed mattresses
• Vacuum cleaners
• VCRs / DVD players
• Wrought iron outdoor furniture