Spotlight on Giving

GIVE OTHERS A REASON TO BE THANKFUL

What are you grateful for? Perhaps someone welcomed or encouraged you, help arrived when you needed it, or an opportunity opened a door. When your gratitude motivates charitable giving, it can be the beginning of something good for someone else while strengthening our work. Some gifts also provide tax and planning benefits.

Remember What Made a Difference

You may have benefited from someone else’s generosity without knowing it. A gift made years ago might have helped start or expand a program that you or someone close to you would later rely on.

Gratitude for that kind of support often inspires people to pass it on. Perhaps you remember how much it mattered that a program was affordable, that help was close to home, or that someone took time to understand what you needed. Those memories can point you toward the part of our work that matters most to you.

Whether you’ve experienced that support, seen the difference it makes, or simply believe in our mission, your gift can help keep our work available for others.

Find a Way to Pass It Along

If you’re considering a gift, these questions can help you decide what fits your interests and plans:

• What would I like my gift to support? You may feel drawn to a particular part of our work or prefer to support our mission as a whole. If you have a specific purpose in mind, we are happy to discuss how your gift can accomplish what you envision.

• When would I like to give? You may want to help with current needs or arrange for a future gift. A gift in your will or revocable living trust costs nothing today and allows you to keep assets available for your needs. You can provide for loved ones and include a gift that extends your support beyond your lifetime.

• What could I give? Your options go beyond cash. For example, you can complete a beneficiary form to name us as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy. We can help you explore the possibilities and provide details to share with your advisors.

Thank You for Being Part of Our Work

This fall, we’re especially grateful for the people who help us carry out our mission. Whether you’ve made a gift, offered your time, or introduced someone to our work, we thank you. If you’re just getting to know us, we appreciate your interest.

If there’s something you’d like to make possible for others, please contact us. We would be glad to discuss your interests and help you find a way to give that fits your wishes and your plans.