Honoring a Legacy of Service

DEAR FRIENDS,

In July of this year, I will be retiring from the Villa, and so many thoughts and memories have been going through my head. For 17 years, I have watched everyone on this campus prioritize the children and families we serve now, and have served in Richmond since 1834. It has been a joy and a privilege to be a part of this mission.

We’ve accomplished so much together during my time here, including the completion of the organization’s first two capital campaigns. The campaigns transformed the Villa’s 82 acres by creating new garden and recreational spaces, safely connecting programs with pedestrian walkways, increasing accessibility, and opening a state-of-the-art Center for Autism.

None of it could have been done without you.

As a donor to the Villa myself, I’ve seen how philanthropy helps the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our community. It’s what inspired me to want to continue giving for years to come. They say you can’t take it with you, but there are ways to provide support long after I have gone. I set up a Planned Gift through my estate that will help provide hope and healing to future generations at the Villa. Doing that has been so satisfying to me.

I’ve been part of many nonprofits here in Richmond, and it has been my distinct honor to serve the mission of this historic organization, and to work alongside an extraordinary team, all of whom are driven to change lives. I can’t think of a better place to leave my legacy than St. Joseph’s Villa.

It is an honor to be part of the Archway Society, and I hope that you will consider joining me as a planned giving donor to support the Villa’s work long into the future.

Sincerely,

Kathleen Burke Barrett

The Archway Society is a distinctive recognition for forward-thinking philanthropists who have made estate provisions benefiting St. Joseph’s Villa.

For more information about how you can leave your legacy at the Villa, please contact P.J. Shaver, CFRE, at pshaver@sjvmail.net or visit www.sjvarchwaysociety.org.