Ways To Give
There are many ways to give to Sisters of Mary World Villages that can maximize your tax savings and further your impact. No matter how you choose to give, your support helps us provide over 20,000 children with a safe home, daily meals, vital care, and a quality education. Without the generosity of loyal friends like you, these children would remain trapped in poverty—with little hope for a brighter future.
Mail a Check
Please make your check payable to “Sisters of Mary World Villages for Children” and mail it to us at: 4200 Parliament Pl, Ste 230, Lanham, MD 20706.
Wire Transfers
To request wire/ACH instructions or notify us of an incoming gift, please contact us at info@worldvillages.org or 1-800-662-6316.
Donor-Advised Fund
You can use your donor-advised fund (DAF) to make a one-time gift, or to create a recurring monthly or quarterly gift for even more impact.
Gifts of Stock
Charitable tax advantages often make giving appreciated stock more beneficial than giving cash. You may be eligible to receive a charitable income tax deduction and eliminate capital gains taxes. Learn more.
Estate Gifts
We invite you to consider making us part of your enduring legacy by including us in your estate plans and joining our Father Al Legacy Society! Create or update your will easily—and for free—using our trusted partner.
Gifts from Retirement Accounts
Making gifts to Sisters of Mary World Villages from traditional retirement accounts can allow you or your heirs to avoid paying income tax on distributions. Learn more here.
Vehicle Donation
Donating is easy and pickup is free. Click here to donate your used vehicle and have the proceeds benefit children escaping poverty and YOU through a tax-deductible gift.
Charitable Gift Annuities
A CGA can enable you to make a meaningful gift to World Villages for Children now, while also providing you or a loved one with a secure income for years to come. Learn more here.
More Ways to Support World Villages for Children
Sponsoring a Child
Join a special group of monthly donors who are transforming lives. Your support provides children in our care with essential needs, food, shelter, education, and love. Learn more about Sponsoring A Child.
Workplace Giving
Federal employees may support our mission through a contribution to the Combined Federal Campaign; our CFC number is 18384. To learn about other workplace giving programs please refer to your employer.
Matching Gift
Double your donation’s impact by seeing if your current or former employer will match your generosity. Click here to learn more and find out if your employer has a matching gift program.
Love on Wheels
World Villages has partnered with Keenz Stroller Wagons. For every purchase from keenz.us you will be providing a week of nourishment for one of our children – helping to break the cycle of poverty with every stroll! Learn more about the partnership here.
Share Our Stories
Are you passionate about helping children? Share news from our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn.
Healing Ministry
Participate in your own healing journey by partnering to support the care of the children. Learn more here.
Honor and Memorial Gifts
This kind of gift is priceless to children in need and will continue to have a positive impact in their lives for years to come. Provide us with the recipient’s name and address and we will let them know about the gift in their name.
Fundraisers
Create a fundraiser contact us to set up a fundraiser through your church, club, or school.
Pray
We are praying for you daily. Please keep the Sisters of Mary and our Children in your prayers!
Other Assets and Giving Strategies
Sisters of Mary World Villages can accept a wide variety of assets such as cryptocurrency, real estate, art, life insurance, private business interests, or help you set up charitable vehicles like gift annuities or charitable trusts that provide income to you or loved ones.
There are many ways to give that maximize your impact and tax savings. If you have any questions, need assistance, or have interest in speaking further about charitable planning strategies for yourself or loved ones please reach out!
Sisters of Mary World Villages does not provide investment, tax, or legal advice. Please consult with your personal advisors before making financial decisions based on this information. The information presented here is for general information and educational purposes, is not specific to any individual’s personal circumstances, and may change at any time without notice. Distribution limits are representative of the year 2026.
Meet some of the children you are giving hope to through your generous support
