The Institute relies on contributions from individuals and groups as well as grants from organization to share Thomas Merton’s vision of contemplative living and provide resources for others to live contemplatively through their relationships with God, their self, others, and nature.

Become a Friend of The Institute by

* Giving to our Annual Campaign.  Gifts to the Annual Campaign support The Institute's programs and operating expenses. Contributions can be made online.

* Make a Special Gift. Donations and grants can be made to support specific programs, events, and projects such as Bridges To Contemplative Living and Bethany Spring, The Merton Institute Retreat Center, the Contemplative Leadership program, and the Contemplative Family Program.

* Establish an Endowment. Gifts to the Endowment Fund create annual revenue that supports the Institute's programs and operations. For information about Special Gifts, the Endowment Fund, and Naming Opportunities, e-mail Robert Toth or call him at (502) 899-1957.

* Volunteer. Become a Bridges to Contemplative Living group facilitator. Discover how to become a Bridges facilitator.

* Become a part of our contemplative community. Remember The Institute and our outreach in your daily prayer.

Contemplation does not occur in a vacuum, we need the support of others who are willing to be a part of our mission. Thomas Merton