1923 Society

The 1923 Society is named for the year Catholic Charities of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse was incorporated. It is a leadership giving society whose members make one or more unrestricted gifts totaling at least $1,000 annually. This support is vital to our programs and our work to eliminate poverty in Onondaga County.

Become a 1923 Society Member

How to Join

Members donate one or more unrestricted gifts totaling at least $1,000 during our fiscal year (January 1 – December 31). Members can be individuals, companies, organizations, couples and/or families. Gifts may be directed to the agency as a whole or to a particular program for general unrestricted use.

Join by Giving Smaller Monthly Gifts

For only $84 a month you can become a member of the 1923 Society. Giving monthly also allows you to join our Catholic Charities Champions Monthly Giving Program which offers additional incentives and benefits.

1923 Society Member Benefits

By committing to becoming a 1923 Society Member you will receive:

Our exclusive 1923 Society donor pin
Special recognition in our annual report
A 2020 Catholic Charities calendar
Priority access to event tickets
A Donorversary card to celebrate each year you continue to make a gift
Monthly updates on how your gift supports our clients and programs

Donor Levels

The 1923 Society has three donor levels that are reflected in our annual report:

Sustaining Supporters - $84-$417/mo., or $1,000-$4,999/yr.
Leadership Partner - $418-$833/mo., or $5,000-$9,999/yr.
Circle of Light- $834+/mo., or $10,000+/yr.

1923 Society FAQs

How do I sign up?

You can sign up easily online. Simply go to our donation page here. Select your donation amount and click “Donate.” You can also select “Donation Frequency” for a monthly or quarterly gift.

How will my gift be used?

You tell us! You can designate your gift to our General/Common Fund, which allows us the flexibility to use your gift where it is most needed, or you can designate your gift to a specific program.

Am I able to cancel a recurring payment?

Of course! We appreciate your commitment to a recurring gift, but you can cancel your recurring payment at any time through our online service.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact our Chief Development Officer, Denise Headd, at 316-362-7528 or dheadd@ccoc.us.