Leave a LegacyÒ Catawba Valley is an initiative that educates
individuals about planned giving.
The initiative pairs area estate planning professionals and
nonprofit agencies. The Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who represent a wide range of community organizations.
Leave a LegacyÒ is a program of the Catawba Valley area with
the purpose of promoting charitable giving through a will or from
an estate. Leave a LegacyÒ works hand in hand with nonprofit groups including social service and arts organization, churches, hospitals, educational institutions and other philanthropy groups to encourage this activity.
The Catawba Valley is a very caring place to live. Many people volunteer regularly and give financially to the nonprofit groups of their choice. When they are gone, their support
is sorely missed.
By leaving a legacy through a gift in your will, you can continue to help organizations that are making an important difference in the Catawba Valley.
Your Gift is a
Lasting Tribute
Charitable, nonprofit groups play an important role in our lives
, extending help in many ways - from giving seniors a hot meal to linking up children with good role models. Help may also come in the form of fighting a terrible disease, leading a spiritual experience or bringing beauty to your world through the arts. But the truth is that these special organizations need financial assistance from people like you in order to continue their good deeds. When you Leave a LegacyÒ, you make sure that help continues to be there for those who need it.
Testimonies
"I’ve been volunteering for a particular charity for many years. When I’m gone, I want to do something special. My financial advisor suggested I name the charity as the beneficiary of my life insurance. It makes me feel good knowing they’ll continue to get my help."
"My mother received help from several charities during her lifetime. To show my appreciation, I've arranged for my savings bonds to be given to these charities when I pass away. My mother would be pleased."
