Dear Friends,
Since 1873, the Little Sisters of the Poor have cared for thousands of elderly persons with minimal financial resources in central Indiana, regardless of religion or ethnic origin. Today, eight Little Sisters of the Poor work with approximately 100 staff members, lay Jeanne Jugan Associates, devoted members of our St. Augustine’s Ladies Guild and hundreds of volunteers to provide a loving home for 75 elderly Residents, in independent living apartments, assisted living units, or in skilled nursing care. The Little Sisters operate St. Augustine as a true home, rather than an institution, so that Residents may live in an atmosphere of peace, happiness, and security for their remaining years.
The Little Sisters of the Poor must raise close to $3 Million to operate St. Augustine Home each year from donations, and meeting the needs of our Residents is a 24-hour a day responsibility. In the tradition of our Foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan, we beg for the needs of our elderly Residents and trust daily in God’s Providence.
While the Sisters have no fixed source of income and must depend daily on the generosity of others for the funds necessary to manage the home, the atmosphere at St. Augustine Home is calm, warm, and serene. Each Sister, volunteer, employee, and donor contributes time, talent, and treasure out of genuine respect and concern for the elderly.
For 149 years, the kindness of donors like you has enabled us to offer a home and quality care to thousands of elderly in Indiana. We are deeply grateful, and we pray daily for all those who assist us in our mission.
~ Your Grateful Little Sisters of the Poor
Ways to Give to the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis:
- Gifts can be made by cash, check, stocks, bonds or other liquid assets. Send checks payable to the Little Sisters of the Poor at 2345 W. 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
- Credit Card donations are accepted from VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and online here or by calling 317-415-5767.
- Planned Giving: Please notify our home that you have included the Little Sisters of the Poor in your estate plans. Wills, Annuities, or Life insurance beneficiaries are just some of the possibilities. Legacy gifts help to keep our Home running. Please call 317-415-5767 to discuss planned giving opportunities.
- Matching Gifts: If you work for an employer such as a public company, chances are they will double or triple the impact of your gift. Please contact your company HR office to inquire if they have a matching gifts program.
- IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution: Under current tax law, you may get a very attractive tax break if you older than 72 and make a donation directly to the Little Sisters of the Poor as part of a Required Minimum Distribution. If the donation is made directly from your IRA to a qualified charity such as the Little Sisters, it will be excluded from your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) when it’s time to file your next tax return.The specific impact depends on your personal income tax circumstances, and should be reviewed with your tax advisor. To learn how to make the donation otherwise known as Qualified Charitable Distribution in compliance with the tax code, consult the custodian of your IRA. To ensure your gift is directed here, please use our IRS name Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis, Inc. (EIN 35-1007734).For more information on how to assist our Home, please call the Development Office at 317-415-5767 or devindianapolis@littlesistersofthepoor.org. Thank you for helping our Home to continue to care for the elderly poor with dignity and respect!