Creating a Legacy That Lives On

Have you ever thought about the kind of difference you want to make for years to come?

For many people, giving is not only about meeting today’s needs. It is also about investing in the future and ensuring that the causes closest to their hearts continue to thrive for generations. Legacy giving is one simple and meaningful way to do just that.

A legacy gift allows you to support the mission of Samaritan Community Center beyond your lifetime. It is a way to reflect your values, care for your neighbors, and leave behind an impact that continues long after you are gone.

What Is Legacy Giving?

Legacy giving, sometimes called planned giving, is a charitable gift that is arranged now and given in the future. These gifts are often made through a will, trust, beneficiary designation, or retirement account.

One of the most common forms of legacy giving is a bequest. A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust. You may choose to give a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset. Because life circumstances can change, these designations can typically be updated whenever needed.

For many donors, this makes legacy giving both flexible and deeply personal. It allows you to care for your loved ones while also supporting the organizations and ministries that have mattered to you.

Simple Ways to Leave a Legacy

Another easy way to make a legacy gift is through a beneficiary designation. Assets such as retirement accounts, bank accounts, and life insurance policies often allow you to name a nonprofit organization as a beneficiary.

This can be a simple process, often requiring only a form from your financial institution or account provider. In many cases, these gifts can transfer directly to the organization without going through probate.

Retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, can be especially effective assets for charitable giving. Because these accounts have not yet been taxed, heirs who inherit them may owe income taxes on the distributions they receive. Qualified nonprofit organizations, however, can generally receive these funds tax-free, allowing the full value of the gift to support charitable work.

For many donors, naming a nonprofit as a beneficiary of a retirement account can be one of the simplest and most tax-efficient ways to create a lasting legacy.

A Gift That Reflects Your Values

A legacy gift is more than a financial decision. It is a statement of faith, compassion, and hope. It is a way to say that your love for your community continues. It is a way to help ensure that neighbors facing hunger, hardship, and uncertainty can continue finding help, dignity, and care through Samaritan Community Center.

Every day, Samaritan Community Center works to serve neighbors through food, dental care, counseling, community resources, and programs that meet real needs with compassion. A legacy gift helps make sure this work can continue for years to come.

Your legacy can help provide meals for families, care for children, support neighbors in crisis, and strengthen the future of Samaritan Community Center’s mission.

Start the Conversation

Legacy giving does not have to be complicated. Whether you are considering a gift through your will, trust, retirement account, or another asset, taking the first step can begin with a simple conversation.

To learn more about legacy giving and how it can support the future of Samaritan Community Center, please contact Debbie Rambo at 479.636.4198 or email drambo@samcc.org to schedule a confidential conversation.

The impact of your generosity can continue for generations. Through legacy giving, you can help ensure that hope has a home for years to come.