The Give and Gain concept was formulated by Joseph J. Brennan, K.M., in 1955. Joe's expressed mission was to provide individuals with tax-saving opportunities to financially support charitable organizations while also retaining valuable assets for their families whom they worked a lifetime to support.
      In May 2003, Joe — together with his wife, Ann — completed an unprecedented Vatican collaboration with Cor Unum, the Papal charity for the poorest of the poor.
 This relationship now allows American donors to receive a charitable tax deduction to support the mission of Cor Unum. The contributions must be payable to a qualified 501 (c) (3) charity in order to remain in compliance with our United States tax laws.
      Cor Unum was established by His Holiness, Pope Paul VI on July 15, 1971 and now continues under His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, the Successor of Saint Peter. Cor Unum is charged with one mission: "to respond to the charitable intentions of the Pope bringing emergency aid to the suffering poor throughout the world".

Click here to read about Joe and Ann's visit with Pope Benedict XVI.