Planned Giving » Your Stories
Real People, Real Legacies
Building the future happens because of generous people like you.
In their own words, our donors share how they are solving our community’s problems not only today, but for generations to come, through planned giving:
Benn and Sally Forsyth
“We chose a Charitable Gift Annuity because we wish to use our gift to solve community problems. United Way makes sure the programs they fund produce results and support our community. We like the aspect that we can preserve our retirement yet be sure a significant amount will end up with United Way.
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The Gilman Family
“My wife Kelly and I established our Charitable Gift Fund specifically for the purpose of teaching our children about philanthropy. I learned about the value of giving back to our community from my parents, and the United Way offered a good vehicle for us to pass this spirit of giving on to our sons.
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Burt and Joan August
“We’ve been proud of the United Way’s Endowment Fund and we believe in it. United Way has been an excellent example for community change and progress. Ten to 15 years after we’ve passed, United Way will be there.
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For more information about how we can help you arrange charitable gift funds, annuities, or leaving United Way in your will, please contact Diana Lauria at (585) 242-6544, or by email at diana.lauria@uwrochester.org.