Creative Ways to Give

Planned Giving, Stocks, Real Estate, and IRA 
We are now accepting gifts of stock, real estate, and retirement plans. Leave a legacy of love by including the Salesian Sisters in your plans. Your foresight ensures our mission continues for generations.

Please contact our Mission Advancement Office for more information at dma@salesiansisterswest.org or 210-431-4999.

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Here is the general information you will need to include:

Organization name: Salesian Sisters / Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians

Federal Tax ID #: 74-2476099 

Address: 6019 Buena Vista St, San Antonio, TX 78237 

Your generosity changes lives! Did you know there are many meaningful ways you can support the Salesian Sisters’ mission beyond traditional donations? Every act of giving—big or small—helps us bring hope and opportunity to those who need it most.

Vehicle Donations
Working or not, your vehicle can support our Sisters’ mission. If your car is in good condition, it could help our Sisters serve those in need—just call us 210-431-4999 to donate. If it’s not running, we accept all vehicles—including cars, trucks, boats, and RVs—through Car Easy. The pick-up is free and it's tax deductible. Call 1-855-500-7433 and mention the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians as your charity of choice.

Wish List
Shop for good! Our Amazon and Walmart Wish List features much-needed items for our Sisters care and ministries. Simply select, purchase, and ship directly to us—making it easy and impactful. 

Amazon: Salesian Sisters Gift List 

Walmart: Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco registry

In-Kind Donations

Sometimes, it's the little things that really add up! We are always happy to accept in-kind donations of food to share with the young, their families, and our Sisters communities. If you or a group of you and your friends and family would like to sponsor the purchase of one of these needed items below, please call or email us at (210) 431 - 4999 or dma@salesiansisterswest.org.
• Used or new cars or minivans
• Desktops, laptops, or Chromebooks for our convents and schools
• Educational supplies and sports equipment for youth
• Household cleaning supplies 
• Sponsor a meal for 35 sisters (San Antonio Provincial House)

You can purchase gifts for the Salesian Sisters and have them shipped directly to the Provicial House through these two options:

The Salesian Sisters have partnered with My Catholic Will to allow you to easily pass on your Catholic faith through writing your Will. You can create your legal Will in as little as 15 minutes for FREE and have the opportunity to provide a Legacy Gift to the Salesian Sisters.

Please visit https://mycatholicwill.com/salesiansisters to start your Will today.

There remains much good to be done to ensure that the mission Our Blessed Mother entrusted to St. John Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello will continue to flourish. Thank you for considering a planned gift to the Salesian Sisters Western Province.

If you are adding the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians to your charitable giving plan, send us a quick email to let us know. We would love to include your name in our daily prayers for benefactors!

For additional info on planned giving, please email Sr. Bernadette at directordma@salesiansisterswest.org or at 210-431-4999.