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FATHER AL LEGACY SOCIETY

Transforming lives through education, hope, and opportunity.

Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children is dedicated to ending child poverty through education and care and empowering children from impoverished backgrounds to build a brighter future. For over 60 years, The Sisters of Mary, founded by Venerable Fr. Aloysius Schwartz, have worked tirelessly, operating programs in the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil, Honduras, and Tanzania.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, each year World Villages serves more than 20,000 children living in poverty with

    • academic education,
    • vocational training,
    • real-world skills for long-term success,
    • and hope for a better tomorrow.

The secret of joy is found in charity.

Go out to others, think of them, and share your blessings.

–FOUNDER, VENERABLE FR. ALOYSIUS SCHWARTZ

 We invite you to consider joining, through your legacy gift, with the Sisters of Mary as they help children break free from the cycle of poverty.

By including Sisters of Mary World Villages in your estate planning, you can ensure that your passion and commitment to helping children continues for generations.

Your thoughtful planning today will make a significant difference tomorrow.
Together, we can create a lasting impact.

 

BENEFITS OF MAKING A LEGACY GIFT

    • Craft your own legacy while providing financially for your family and loved ones
    • Ensure that you communicate and pass on your values AND your wealth
    • Help minimize the tax impact on the transfer of your assets

ADDITIONAL FATHER AL LEGACY SOCIETY BENEFITS

    • Exclusive webinars with Sisters and staff
    • Tailored emails with unique content
    • Advent and Lent resources
    • Copy of eBook: 90 Days of Prayer by Fr. Al
    • Nameplate on Chapel wall
    • Annual Mass for your intentions
    • Opportunities to share the story and intent behind your gift

Here are two ways you can join the Fr. Al Legacy Society and make the Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children’s impactful work part of your legacy today.

BEQUESTS

Include Sisters of Mary World Villages in a will or type of trust by inserting a provision containing our legal name and federal tax ID:

Sample Language: “I give, devise, and bequeath to Sisters of Mary Boystowns and Girltowns, an independent, nonprofit institution located in Lanham, MD 20706, EIN #52-1440944 or its successor organization (% of my estate/item/asset/amount or residual amount) to be used (choose one of the following):

    • for its general support and charitable purposes without restriction.”
    • for (designated purpose). If at any time it becomes impossible or impractical for my gift to be used for the above designated purpose, Sisters of Mary World Villages shall use my gift for a purpose and in a manner that it determines most closely meets the above designated purpose.”

Create or update your will easily—and for free—using our trusted partner: www.catholiclegacy.com/org/worldvillages

BENEFICIARY DESIGNATIONS

Designate Sisters of Mary World Villages as a beneficiary of a financial account, such as a:

    • life insurance policy
    • retirement account
    • charitable gift annuity
    • donor advised fund
    • charitable trust
    • other financial account

If you decide to include Sisters of Mary World Villages in your estate plans, please let us know! We will be honored to welcome you into our Fr. Al Legacy Society and to thank you for your generous and lasting commitment.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, need assistance, or have interest in speaking further about charitable estate planning strategies for yourself or loved ones, please reach out to us.