In a year filled with many blessings and challenges, Holy Family Services (HFS) Adoption & Foster Care is excited to announce a significant Legacy Gift of $1,118,000 from a family who has requested that HFS not share their name with the public.
The family started the adoption process in 1958 and adopted their son in 1959 and their daughter in 1962. They remained actively involved with HFS through the Holy Family Adoptive Parents (HFAP) alumni network for many years, including holding positions on the HFAP board of directors. The family feels strongly about the young mothers and families cared for by HFS, and planned through this bequest that their gift be used to continue to support HFS and the adoption process.
How can you make a greater impact with your giving?
Legacy Gifts
What could be more joyful than leaving a legacy that reflects your values? Consider creating a legacy gift to HFS Adoption & Foster Care as you evaluate your personal, family, and financial needs, along with your long-term charitable plans. This can include bequests, beneficiary designations, life insurance, securities, and gifts of any size. Take the time to explore your options carefully and plan your gift in consultation with your financial, tax, and/or legal advisors. And please let us know if you have included HFS in your estate plans. What legacy would you like to leave in the world?
Tribute Gifts
Tribute gifts are a meaningful way to honor a friend, colleague, or loved one while supporting the HFS mission. CELEBRATE a birthday or anniversary. HONOR a family member’s accomplishment! REMEMBER a loved one by making a donation in their memory. This year we thank our executive director Julie Brown and her family, who asked that donations in honor of her father, Claus Preute, who passed away in March, be directed to HFS.
Recurring Donors Program
You can become a member of this program by signing up for recurring donations. Recurring gifts boost our programs’ sustainability and impact on those we serve. Currently we have 10 families that provide monthly recurring donations.
Stock Gifts
Donating stock instead of cash can be a smart way to show your generosity. You can donate long-term appreciated stock you’ve held for more than a year. Not only does your charity benefit from a valuable asset, but you also get to claim the fair market value as an itemized deduction and avoid paying the capital-gains tax that would apply if you sold it and donated the cash. A simple, yet effective strategy.
To gift stock, our office will connect you and your Financial Advisor with Ken Robbins at Raymond James in Pasadena.
Contact Executive Director Julie Brown for more information on any of these programs, or visit support to learn more ways to support us.
