Planned Giving

Perhaps the very idea of our mortality is difficult to consider. Although the idea of leaving a legacy for future generations is hardly new, we often procrastinate with topics that do not require immediate action. Personal desires or goals may not be accurately captured in our dialogue with family or friends. Our legacy may, in fact, remain completely undefined.

Planned giving offers us a vehicle to reach out to future generations, a decisive gesture that defines our priorities. A vision of hope transmitted across generational boundaries. By providing guidance to loved ones about our favorite organizations, we demonstrate our stewardship of the gifts we have received. Seldom do we have a chance to impact so many people. Through planned giving we improve the lives of those we will never meet, families who face an uncertain future due to circumstances beyond their control.

Your gift can be the bridge to a brighter life for many families. Your funds will help light the way for future generations, but only if you plan ahead. Did you know that 60% or more of your retirement funds may be used to pay taxes? Unless you plan carefully, a significant portion of your money may go to government coffers - instead of to the important programs and services of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. If this bit of information is surprising to you, please discuss this matter with a qualified tax professional.

Your thoughtful preparation will have a powerful impact on successive generations, as families on the edge of survival understand the joy of your unconditional love. Your decision is the key to our success. By deciding to have an inspirational impact on future generations, we fulfill God's plan to love and serve one another.

When you choose to join the Ballington & Maud Booth Legacy Society, you join forces with other caring individuals who support the dedicated work of Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. Since 1896, our agency has been serving those in desperate need of a helping hand.

Your generosity also enlightens the communities we serve. Neighbors, friends and families learn that Volunteers of America Delaware Valley represents kindness and compassion for those in crisis situations. Co-workers and strangers come to know that our motto "There Are No Limits to Caring" is true, and your gift helps to make our ongoing mission possible.

Becoming a member of our Legacy Society is an important step that demonstrates how much you care, and these individuals and families desperately need to know that someone cares about them. For further information about the Ballington & Maud Booth Legacy Society please call Lawrence Jacobson, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, at (856) 854-4660, Extension 128, or send an e-mail to ljacobson@voadv.org