THE CORPORATION FOR WIDOWS AND CLERGY CHILDREN

The Corporation for the Relief of Widows and the Children of Clergy (“The Corporation”) has been serving clergy and their survivors since 1784. Membership is open to clergy resident in the Dioceses of Maryland, Easton and Washington. The Corporation’s assets currently total over $30 million to benefit clergy and their spouses and dependent children. Their investments and membership fees go towards the benefits below:

• Need-based gratuities granted for emergency expenses and living expenses
• Annuity to beneficiaries (spouses and partners) of $1,500 annually
• A $10,000 death benefit to assist with covering final expenses
• Complimentary dinner for the named member at the annual spring meeting and discounted tickets for dinner guests