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In the city of Paris on January 24, 1824,  just thirty-five years after the French Revolution began, twelve young women committed themselves before God and the Church to nurse the sick and dying in their homes, and to be a sign to people that “there is a God who loves you.” Because of their commitment, the Archbishop of Paris called the Sisters “Bon Secours” – the French words for “Good Help.” On that day in Paris, in the Church of St. Sulpice, the Congregation of Bon Secours was born. These women nursed people from all walks of life and stayed in their homes, caring for the ill and their families for as long as they were needed. Their reputation spread. Requests came in from all over France for their compassionate care.

In 2024, we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Congregation’s founding!  Today, the Sisters of Bon Secours are living out the charism of compassion, healing and liberation on four continents and remain an inspiration and dynamic presence for the ministry that bears their name.

Our past has brought us to this present moment, and our future will depend on dedicated men and women like you who are energized by our mission and values!

Below, you will find additional information about ways of supporting our mission. If you have any questions, please call our Fundraising office: 410-442-3506.

 

MAKE A GIFT TODAY

You can make a financial contribution to the Sisters directly or to one of our various ministries.

Become a member of the Good Help Giving Community! By becoming a monthly donor, you will receive benefits specially designed for our sustaining members:

  • Receive personalized emails from Sisters of Bon Secours and ministry leaders quarterly;
  • Community connection with fellow Giving Community members;
  • Early access to announcements and events;
  • Bon Secours can plan ahead strategically and accurately with continued support;
  • Know Good Help is continuing for those in need – because of YOU!

You can also make a donation via PayPal by clicking one of the options below.

Click here to make a monthly donation.

Click here to make a one time donation.

If you would like to send a check:

Sisters of Bon Secours

Fundraising Department

1525 Marriottsville Road

Marriottsville, MD 21104

*When making a donation online, you will be added to our email list. We strive to send valuable communications and invitations, not email clutter. You can unsubscribe at any time.

INCLUDE US IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN

When making estate plans, please consider including the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA. For your ease, below is sample language to include in your will:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA, Inc. (Tax ID 52-0715237) ___ percentage of my estate [or total sum amount] for the benefit of the Sisters of Bon Secours of the United States, Incorporated and its general purposes.”

Including the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA, Inc. as the beneficiary on non-probate assets is also an option.

We encourage all donors wishing to make an estate planned gift to contact us at 410-442-3506.

EMPLOYER MATCHING

Many employers offer charitable giving matching options for employee donations. Contact your employer today to see if you can double your gift!

IRA CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

Individuals 701/2 and over are required to take an annual minimum distribution (RMD) from their IRA. By transferring the distribution to a non-profit organization, such as the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA, an individual can take their RMD without increasing their taxable income. To learn more, visit the IRS’s FAQ page. If you are interested in including the Sisters of Bon Secours as you qualified charitable distribution recipient, please call 410-442-3506.