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Discover the Benefits of Giving Wisely
Ed Abbe
His goal? To provide resources for those residents who may fall upon hard times and for whom payment of fees may become difficult.
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Frank Conant
As an early member of the Philanthropy Committee Frank felt it important to provide for the needs of the community.
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Lisa and Harry Colt
A charitable gift annuity can provide the security of a fixed income, guaranteed for life and backed by all of Kendal’s assets.
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Welcome to Lathrop’s Guide to Creative Giving! Over the years, Lathrop has been blessed by many generous donors who have believed in its mission. These residents and friends have chosen different paths of support.
Many members of our community have chosen to support Lathrop while guaranteeing a lifetime of income for themselves or for loved ones by entering into a charitable gift annuity with Lathrop.
Have you ever wished you could support Lathrop Communities and improve your financial security at the same time?
Well you can. At Lathrop, we call it Creative Giving.
The annual fund appeals to many because 100% of the funds donated support those residents who qualify for assistance in offsetting their monthly fees. For others, the endowment fund is of interest because they know that a strong endowment fund will provide the potential for future income to meet unexpected needs.
These pages are all about possibilities. Here you can learn how just one creative gift can return immediate benefits to the donor, such as avoiding capital gain tax, increasing the income from non-productive stock, producing charitable deductions and bringing stable, dependable income in uncertain economic times. With thoughtful planning, you can turn personal giving into a win-win solution for you and for Lathrop.
Visit our “Meet our Donors” page to see first hand why some of our residents have chosen to support our community. Frank Conant, Harry and Lisa Colt and Ed Abbe have graciously shared their stories, bringing inspiration with their gifts that reach into the future to enhance the lives of residents and the community that is their home.
They and many others believe wholeheartedly in Lathrop’s mission to respond with respect and compassion to the changing needs of older persons in our communities and give, knowing that their generosity enables us to bring reality to our mission.
Thank you for visiting our planned giving site. If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Cooper, Lathrop's Chief Financial Officer at 413-586-0006.
Elizabeth Weissbach, Executive Director