Support



Christ in the Wilderness exists through God’s abundant grace. We are supported by the prayers, good will, volunteer assistance and financial gifts of many people, as well as the ongoing support of our sponsor, the Congregation of St. Joseph. Through their generosity, we have been able to keep our fees low, enabling all who seek solitude to retreat here for less than one half the true cost.

If you believe in the importance of our mission and are committed to keeping this center available for all who cherish a place of quiet, serenity and solitude, we invite you to support us for little or no cost by offering prayer for CITW, spreading the word to your friends and acquaintances through our social media pages and newsletter, or purchasing a gift certificate so that a friend may know the peace and serenity found at CITW.

If you are able and willing, we invite you to take a step further and support us in the following ways. Christ in the Wilderness is a registered 501c3 organization. Hence, all contributions with a known financial value are tax deductible.

Financial

Financial contributions to Christ in the Wilderness can be in the form of:

  • A One-time Donation.
  • Recurring Donations to provide ongoing support.
  • Tribute Gifts in memory or honor of someone, or in celebration of a special occasion.
  • Planned Gifts by including Christ in the Wilderness in your will or other financial planning vehicle, such as the gift of stock, bonds, and life insurance, or a charitable gift annuity or trust, or a gift through an IRA transfer.

If you are interested in making a gift to Christ in the Wilderness through your will or irrevocable living trust, Click here to download a document with our recommended bequest language. We welcome you to print out this document and take it to your attorney who will help you select the language that best fits your needs.

Additionally, the Congregation of St. Joseph Mission Advancement Office is available to assist you. Click here to learn more or, if you prefer, you may directly contact

Development Office
Gift Planning Specialist, Congregation of St. Joseph
137 Mount St. Joseph Road
Wheeling, WV, 26003

304.232.8160, ext. 148

Donating online is easy. Simply click here and you’ll be directed to our Network for Good site for secure online donations via most major credit cards.

We also accept financial donations via check and money order payable to Christ in the Wilderness. Click here to print and fill out a donation form to be included with your gift.

Christ in the Wilderness is a registered 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.

Amazon Smile

If you shop on Amazon.com often, you can support Christ in the Wilderness without spending any extra money. In the Fall of 2013 Amazon.com established the Amazon Smile Foundation with the purpose of giving .5% of their customers purchases to a Nonprofit of the customer’s choice. 

Christ in the Wilderness has signed up with this program.  If you usually shop on Amazon.com, you can log in to Smile.Amazon.com using your current Amazon account and shop to support Christ in the Wilderness.   Once you are logged in, choose Christ in the Wilderness, Stockton, IL from the list of charities.  Then .5% of your purchase will be donated to CITW.  There is no cost to you as a customer or to CITW to take advantage of this opportunity. 

Happy shopping!  If you have any questions or for more information, contact Sister Julia Bathon at 815-947-2476 or citw at citwretreat.com.

Volunteering

If you are looking for a way to serve at CITW, please contact Sr. Julia by email at citw at citwretreat.com. For more details, follow this link.