Church World Service Planned Giving

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Welcome to Church World Service Planned Giving


Students at Mjini Primary School in Marang'a District, Kenya, appreciate having access to a source of clean water.

"If I don't stop just talking about helping the poor and actually do something to help the poor, I'm going to be embarrassed to meet God."
     - Rev. James Forbes, Riverside Church, New York, NY

Hello, and thank you for visiting our planned giving website. I am delighted that you would consider becoming a partner in our ministry in this way. In doing so, you join the many friends of Church World Service who have chosen to leave a legacy of hope for future generations.

Whether designating Church World Service to receive a bequest or a gift from you IRA, establishing an endowment fund, making a gift to fund one of our life-income plans, or leveraging a gift through the use of life insurance, these friends strengthen our long-term ability to help meet human needs and foster self-reliance among the hungry, uprooted, and powerless people around the world.

Your willingness to consider such a gift demonstrates a particularly strong relationship to Church World Service and I thank you for your interest in and support of our ministry. It means so much to those we serve.

Ronald Blaum
Director of Gift & Estate Planning
There is a lot to see here, so take your time looking over the site. I encourage you to sign up for our planned giving e-newsletter. Finally, let me know how I can help. I am here to assist you and your advisors with your planning.







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Benefits For Family and Church World Service

Planned giving options - wills, bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, pooled income funds, life insurance, and gifts of stock and mutual funds - may provide you and your family with financial security and tax advantages, while at the same time providing a future with hope for children and families in need around the corner and around the world. Just click on a picture below to view a story about one of our donors.



Remembering Alice Lockmiller
Church World Service lost a dear friend when Alice Lockmiller passed away. I met Alice for the first time in September of 2006. During that one visit it was obvious that she was a very generous person. More on Remembering Alice Lockmiller >>.


Foundations of Hope
The Rose C. Stone Foundation is a family foundation whose family grows with every grant. More on Foundations of Hope >>.


"I am a Beneficiary" . . . Former refugee gives from his IRA
In October of 2007, Church World Service received a phone call from Dr. George Wahab. He asked for the information necessary to make a gift from his IRA. As we talked, he shared the very touching story of how Church World Service provided critical support at key points in his life. More on "I am a Beneficiary" . . . Former refugee gives from his IRA >>.


CROP Walk Coordinator Creates a Legacy Through a Gift of Life Insurance.
It was a big sky in Northwest Kenya and a hot day as we walked along a dusty trail to visit a new water project. We were a group from the United States, connected by our interest in CROP Hunger Walks, and traveling at our own expense to see the work of Church World Service in Eastern Africa. More on CROP Walk Coordinator Creates a Legacy Through a Gift of Life Insurance. >>.


Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.


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Note: Church World Service does not render legal, tax or other professional advisory services. Advice from an attorney and other professional advisors should be sought when considering charitable giving.


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