Society Memberships
Find Your Place in Giving
Every giving journey is unique. Catholic Charities offers four giving societies designed to welcome supporters at every stage of generosity—from beginning a new commitment to creating a lasting legacy.
Whether you are making your first annual gift, deepening your ongoing support, or planning for the future, there is an opportunity to be part of a community dedicated to creating stability, dignity, and hope for our neighbors.
Beacons of Hope Society
Beacons of Hope are a community of donors who give $200–$999 annually and share a commitment to helping neighbors in need. This group provides an opportunity to begin or grow a philanthropic relationship with Catholic Charities while making a meaningful difference in our community.
Your support helps bring hope, compassion, and essential services to individuals and families throughout Central Minnesota.
Circle of Hope Society
Circle of Hope members are individuals and businesses who provide annual support of $1,000 or more. Their gifts offer flexibility to address emerging needs, strengthen programs, and help Catholic Charities respond when our neighbors need us most.
Membership Benefits
- Invitation to connect with fellow Circle of Hope members at our annual Circle of Hope Reception
- Invitation to and recognition at the Catholic Charities Good Samaritan Awards Banquet
- Invitation to and recognition at the Annual Benefit Breakfast
- Invitation to and recognition at the Mardi Gras Celebration
Evergreen Society
Evergreen Society members make a lifelong commitment to Catholic Charities, giving $1,000 or more annually for life. Their continued support provides reliable resources that help sustain more than 20 programs serving individuals and families throughout Central Minnesota.
Evergreen members help ensure Catholic Charities can continue responding to hunger, homelessness, mental health needs, and other challenges facing our neighbors.
Membership Benefits
- Invitation to connect with fellow Evergreen members at our Circle of Hope Reception
- Invitation to and recognition at the Catholic Charities Good Samaritan Awards Banquet
- Invitation to and recognition at the Annual Benefit Breakfast
- Invitation to and recognition at the Mardi Gras Celebration
The Legacy Society
When you include Catholic Charities in your estate plans, you become a valued member of the Legacy Society. Planned gifts provide lasting support that helps ensure our mission continues for generations to come.
Ways to Give ->
- Gifts in a Will or Trust
- Beneficiary
- Designations
- Endowed Gifts
Endowment gifts create long-term sustainability by investing funds that generate ongoing support for Catholic Charities programs and services.
Mark's Story on Planned Giving
Some people are financially secure—they have a bed to sleep in and never go hungry. Others are far less fortunate. I have been among the fortunate, and like so many others, I have felt a deep desire to help those who are not as well off.
Catholic Charities of St. Cloud gives me that opportunity—and they do it right. They understand who needs help, what kind of help is necessary, and how to get it where it’s needed. Most importantly, they provide assistance to anyone—absolutely anyone—who needs it. Forgive me for falling back on my past in creating slogans, but Catholic Charities is truly a powerhouse of help.
Here’s another reason Catholic Charities speaks to me: when I donate to a national organization—many of which do vital, meaningful work—my contribution is just a drop in their bucket. But because Catholic Charities focuses exclusively on 16 counties in Central Minnesota, that same dollar has a direct impact. That means a great deal to me.
My approach to charitable giving is simple. I prioritize organizations that are local and serve the less fortunate—and that is precisely what Catholic Charities of St. Cloud is all about.”
– Mark Thelen
Want to learn more?
For more information, please contact our Development team at 320-650-1642 or donate@ccstcloud.org to discuss memberships.
If you include Catholic Charities in your giving plans, please use our legal name and Federal Tax ID.
Legal name: Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud
Address: 911 18th St. N, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Federal tax ID number: 41-0737799