Gifts in Honor and Memory
Celebrate Someone Special
Some gifts celebrate the people who make life meaningful. Others honor the memory of someone who will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Through gifts in honor and memory, you can recognize someone important to you while supporting Mother and Child Charity (MACC) and our mission to connect children, adults, and families experiencing hardship with essential resources and compassionate community support.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone or remembering a loved one, your generosity can help extend care, dignity, and hope to others.
Gifts in Honor of Someone Special
An honor gift is a thoughtful way to recognize someone whose life, kindness, or achievements have made a difference to you.
Consider making a gift to Mother and Child Charity in honor of someone for :
Birthday and milestone celebration
Anniversary and special occasion
Graduation and personal achievement
Holiday and meaningful life events
Teachers, mentors, caregivers, or other inspiring people
Instead of a traditional present, an honor gift can reflect the values of someone you appreciate while helping support individuals and families in need.
Memorial Gifts in Memory of a Loved One
A memorial gift is a meaningful way to remember someone whose life continues to inspire you. It can celebrate their generosity, compassion, and the lasting difference they made to others.
You may choose to make a gift in memory of a family member, friend, colleague, or another person who has touched your life.
By making a memorial gift to MACC, you can honor their memory through a charitable contribution that supports our work to provide essential resources and compassionate community assistance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Honor and Memorial Gifts
Q: What is a gift in honor of someone?
A: A gift in honor of someone is a charitable contribution made to celebrate or recognize a person, occasion, achievement, or meaningful relationship.
Q: What is a memorial gift?
A: A memorial gift is a charitable contribution made in memory of someone who has passed away. It is one way to honor their life and the difference they made to others.
Q: Can I make a tribute gift for a birthday, graduation or anniversary?
A: Yes. You can choose to make a charitable gift in honor of someone for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, holiday, or another special occasion.
Q: Can I make a gift in memory of a family member or friend?
A: Yes. You may make a contribution to MACC in memory of a loved one, friend, colleague, or another person you wish to remember.
Q: Can MACC notify the person or their family about the gift?
A: Please contact MACC before making your donation if you would like to ask about tribute notification or sharing a gift acknowledgment. Available arrangements may depend on the details of your request.
Q: Is my gift tax-deductible?
A: Mother and Child Charity is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible as permitted by law. Please retain your donation receipt and consult a qualified tax professional regarding your individual circumstances.
Make a Tribute Gift Today
Celebrate a meaningful moment or remember someone whose life made a difference. Your gift to Mother and Child Charity helps carry kindness forward by supporting children, adults, and families experiencing hardship.
Together, we create circles of care!
This page is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Donors should consult qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances. All proposed gifts are subject to MACC’s gift acceptance procedure and applicable requirements.