A Bright, New Chapter for Donna
Donna had a great life. A home, a career she loved, a family. She never expected to become homeless.
But after her husband passed away, Donna was left picking up the pieces of her life, her heart, and her finances. The security they built together slipped away, and Donna struggled to make ends meet.
By the time she found VOA, Donna had nothing to her name but two garbage bags, filled with what remained of her life as she knew it. Looking back on that time, Donna remembers, “[VOA] welcomed [me] with open arms.”
Life is uncertain, like Donna’s story reminds us. But human generosity isn’t. And that compassion consistently helps people recover and move forward.
Many supporters choose to include Volunteers of America in their own charitable plans to be there for people facing hardship. Consider how your own generosity can create new beginnings for years to come.
Learn how you can create transformative opportunities for people facing hardship through a gift from your will, donor-advised fund or IRA.
Preserving What Matters Most
Most of us spend a lifetime building and caring for the things that matter most – our families, our values and the causes we believe in.
A will helps put in writing what you want to protect and pass on, from caring for loved ones and pets, to directing how your assets are distributed, and the legacy you hope to leave behind.
Through our partnership with FreeWill, you can create or update your will at no cost. The process is simple, secure, and can be completed in about 20 minutes.
A will can do more than direct where assets go. It can reflect the values that guided a life. Many supporters choose to include a charitable gift to Volunteers of America in their plans as a way to provide lasting support for people facing hardship.
Whatever your plans may be, taking the time to put them in writing is a meaningful step toward preserving what matters most.
Already included VOA in your will? We’d love to hear from you so we can thank you and ensure our records are up to date.
Plant Your Roots this Summer
Create an estate plan to grow your impact this summer.
Simple Ways You Can Create a Lasting Impact
- Include VOA in your will or trust
- Recommend a grant through your donor-advised fund
- Name VOA as a beneficiary of a retirement account, life insurance policy or other asset
- Make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA (if eligible)
The values that have shaped your life can continue opening doors, restoring hope and changing lives for years to come.
