Donor Stories
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If My Gift Helps Just One Person, It's Worth ItAnne Edelhauser believes that we all make choices. "I didn't choose my parents or the color of my skin, but I chose my faith and I choose what to do with my life."
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"When You Really Need Help, They Are There"What touched Celia and Bob the most about The Salvation Army was the fact that they never turn anyone away.
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“My Charity is the Salvation Army”Jack’s respect for the Salvation Army began in Alaska many years ago. Standing on a dock, waiting to board the ship...
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“The Salvation Army Stands Above All Other Groups”Marty lives in a golfing community in the South these days, but he still smiles to remember a Salvation Army brass band...
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Their Wills Make a StatementWhen Trish saw Ted’s picture in her high school yearbook, she told her friends that he was the boy for her.
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Gift Examples
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of The Salvation Army over the years. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage our mission.
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Tax-Free SaleHoward and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patricia was ready to retire.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMiranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their children. After her spouse passed, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her home.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Current GiftsAs is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting The Salvation Army. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting the Wills Planner on her favorite charity's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureJoe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesThomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.
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