Legacy Gifts Last
Make a lasting impression by leaving a charitable gift. Your Legacy Gift is vital to continue our mission of ending homelessness in Clark County. Funds you dedicate to Council for the Homeless will go toward developing long-term housing solutions and getting more people into stable housing.
To make a charitable gift through your estate or learn more, please contact Charlene Welch at (360) 993-9564 or cwelch@councilforthehomeless.org.
I named Council for the Homeless in my will because I believe in the work they do and it is important to me that my support for their mission continues into the future.
Gayle Rothrock
Choose a Way to Leave a Legacy
Making a bequest through your will is one of the simplest and most flexible ways to leave a planned gift. You pay nothing now and make a real difference in the lives of others.
When you include Council for the Homeless in your estate plans, please complete and return our Planned Giving Confirmation Form so we can thank you now and honor your intentions:
Sample Language for Estate Gifts:
“I bequeath (a specific asset) or ($__ dollars) or (__ percent of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate)
to the Council for the Homeless, Vancouver, Washington, for its general purposes.”
For specific gift restrictions or questions, please contact Charlene Welch at (360) 600-1127 or cwelch@councilforthehomeless.org.
Designate Council for the Homeless as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy. Contact your insurance advisor to make arrangements.
Choose Council for the Homeless as the final beneficiary of your retirement plan or IRA.
Benefits:
- Retain income rights and benefits during your lifetime.
- Property passes tax-free to designated beneficiaries upon your death.
- Possible estate tax savings.
Contact your fund administrator to learn more and request a beneficiary form.
Let Us Help You Get Started
We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your advisors to explore planned giving options that work best for you and your family.
For more information, please contact Charlene Welch, Chief Advancement Officer, at (360) 600-1127 or cwelch@councilforthehomeless.org.
