Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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Jeannette Parker's Bequest to Send Kids to Camp"We're really proud that we support The Salvation Army so other kids can find a safe and happy place at Camp Sebago."
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Blanche KelleyAfter a distinguished 23-year military career, Sgt Maj (Ret) Blanche Kelley decided to provide for her retirement and support outreach in her community through a charitable gift annuity.
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Paul D. Thompson, MDI cannot remember when we began supporting The Salvation Army, but it has been so long ago that I cannot remember not making an annual contribution.
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Carl Plans For the Future with Charitable Gift AnnuitiesThe Salvation Army in Western Pennsylvania is blessed to have a friend like Carl. He began his relationship with us many years ago, giving annually to important programs.
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Stacia Straley, a Lasting ImpressionCherished childhood memories greatly influenced Dr. Stacia A. Straley to include a gift to the Salvation Army in her will and name the organization as the beneficiary of her retirement accounts.
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Helping to Feed the HungryIn November 2018, God touched Charles Parkerson's heart. A Trenton, N.J., native and successful businessman, he felt a deep calling to serve his community through The Salvation Army more than ever before.
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Lee and Elinore Phillips, Giving Voice to the Desires of Our FaithLee and Elinore Phillips were never acquainted with The Salvation Army. Having grown up in Appalachia in the South, their interaction with The Army was limited.
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Richard Sitnik. Giving a Hand UpWhat's the definition of a "hardscrabble life"? When life is difficult and people are poor, trying to scratch out a living to survive.
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to CharityJoanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Tax-Free SaleHoward and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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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 and built a sizable portfolio.
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Peace of Mind Gift AnnuityMany years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMiranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLuis 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 in value.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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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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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD/Totten Trust)Keith has been a faithful supporter of The Salvation Army - Massachusetts Division and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) GiftsHarold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event The Salvation Army - Massachusetts Division held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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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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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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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, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting her favorite charity's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the charity for more information.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureRon and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of InsuranceMarla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!We have all heard the saying "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible.
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