Without our donors the Pastoral Institute wouldn't be able to meet the needs of the

Columbus, Georgia and Valley, Alabama communities. Gifts of any size are appreciated as every gift impacts the future of our programs and services. Your generosity can help in a number of ways. To see how your contribution is making a difference, we invite you to view the Pastoral Institute Video.

Contributions may be designated for one of the funds listed below. When donating in honor or memory of someone, please list the name and address along with your donation or contact our office at 706-649-6362, ext. 1247.

The Annual Fund enables us to meet the growing demands for our services and supports those in our community facing life's ever increasing challenges.
The Pastoral Institute Partner Fund assists us with the operating costs of all the programs and services we provide.
The Samaritan Fund provides counseling for those who cannot afford the service on their own.
The Valley Pastoral Institute Fund provides counseling for those who cannot afford it.
Right from the Start is a newly formed community-based marriage and family initiative dedicated to building strong marriages and families.

Ways to Give

The Pastoral Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. Upon receiving your donation, we will send an acknowledgement letter for your tax records. You may donate online be clicking one of the donate buttons above, or your may mail in a donation with the Donor Opportunities form. Return the completed form with your contribution to:

Attn: Development Office
Pastoral Institute
P.O. Box 8649
Columbus, GA 31908-8649

We accept many forms of payment including:

• Cash
• Check (please make payable to Pastoral Institute)
• Credit card (MasterCard and Visa)
• Stock
• Real estate

If you are considering a gift of stock or real estate or are interested in including us in your estate planning, please contact us for further information at development@pilink.org or 706-649-6500, ext. 1246.