Write a Will 2022

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Welcome from Senior Life

Senior Life Newspapers is proud to support Write a Will Week through the publication of this booklet. This piece is distributed in conjunction with “Write A Will Week”, October 17-21, 2022. Valuable and useful information is available in helping to make life-changing decisions some day for those less fortunate.

We would like to thank the Charitable Gift Planners of Northeast Indiana for their assistance and support. Events of the week are noted on pages 7-9. Forms and information to benefit you are included as well. Please let us know if there is anything we can do next year to enhance the overall content of this booklet.

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Table of Contents

Beers Mallers

7

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana 15

Community Harvest Food Bank 11

Community Transportation Network........... 11

Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo 12

Indiana University Fort Wayne 7

The League 12

Matthew 25 Health & Care

9

PBS Fort Wayne 13

Purdue University Fort Wayne 16

The Rescue Mission 13

St. Anne Communities

10

Senior Life 16

St. Vincent de Paul 9

Stillwater Hospice 11

University of St. Francis.................................... 12

Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana 10

Stillwater Hospice 12

Indiana University Fort Wayne 13

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo ..........................................................14

Matthew 25 Health and Care 14

The League 15

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WRITE A WILL

Nonprofit Impact on Communities

By Michelle Creager

Nonprofit charitable organizations highlight all that is good in America today. According to the National Council of Nonprofits, Charitable organizations provide a way for people to work together for a common good, a place where shared hopes and beliefs are transformed into action, and an atmosphere to shape our boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes.

Everyone benefits from the work of nonprofits in one way or another. Nonprofit organizations strengthen communities by providing the educational, health, and social services that citizens need and the government cannot fully provide.

There is a good chance that you have attended service at a house of worship, learned to swim at the YMCA, developed life skills through Girl Scouts or Little League, or enjoyed the family vacation at the zoo, all thanks to the work of nonprofit organizations.

Charitable nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, enlighten, and nurture people of every age, race, religion, gender, and socioeconomic status. They foster community engagement, promote leadership, drive economic growth, and strengthen the fabric of our communities every single day.

However, operating a nonprofit isn’t easy. A nonprofit’s ability to secure sustainable long-term funding providing generational stability is a challenge. Nonprofit organizations can only fulfill their missions when they have dedicated and passionate people who give their time, talents, and treasures. They count on legacy bequests to carry out their missions of creating more equitable and healthy communities.

Quite simply, supporting a nonprofit organization is a beneficial way to strengthen our community, share our blessings and help our neighbors who are in need. It provides a way for donors to leave behind more than just “things” when they pass. It allows a way for donors to communicate their values and beliefs to their heirs, while leaving them with a community improved by philanthropy.

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Roughly, 80% of dollars contributed to nonprofits come from individual donors or their estates. [1] By donating to charity in the form of a charitable bequest in a Will, it alleviates this risk of needing the money for your own health needs, since upon the death of the donor, the funds would no longer be needed by him or her.

With this guide you will find the wonderful local organizations that are impacting Northeast Indiana. By adding a bequest to one, or several of them, you can participate in the Write a Will event at no cost to you.

Nonprofits are all around us and touch millions of lives each day thanks to the generous and selfless gifts provided by those invested in the community and proud to help those less fortunate than themselves.

[1] Giving Statistics

https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=42

ESTATE PLANNING

This article provided by 1st Source Bank

You’ve built a good life for yourself and, naturally, you want to pass it on. But just as it takes hard work and planning to acquire wealth, it also takes a well thoughtout estate plan to preserve those assets for future generations.

An attorney, financial advisor/accountant, or trust administrator are professionals who can help you put together an estate plan that reflects your unique needs and goals, helping you to sort through difficult questions, avoid common mistakes, and plan your estate with confidence and peace of mind.

Here are a few do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when putting together an estate plan:

• Don’t Write Your Own Will Estate planning is too complicated to do it yourself, and the laws that govern it vary from state to state. So don’t rely on a generic form you found online when there are professionals who can customize a plan for you. All too often, small mistakes made by do-it-yourselfers can lead to an invalid Will and family members spending thousands of dollars fighting over your estate.

• Don’t Procrastinate - Delays only hurt the ones you love. The time to plan your estate is now, even if you’re not sure who gets what or who you want to be in charge. An estate plan that meets 80% of your goals is better than no plan at all.

• Don’t Forget To Update Beneficiary Designations

- It’s a good idea to check your beneficiary designations periodically to make sure they’re current. Major assets could easily go to the wrong person if you’ve recently had a major life change. In a worst-case scenario, these assets could even end up in probate and subject to the claims of creditors.

• Do Consult A Financial Advisor - If you own valuable assets, the best way to protect them (and minimize your tax burden) is through a properly executed estate plan.

• Do Fund Your Revocable Living Trust - As soon as possible after your trust agreement is signed, fund it. Otherwise, the plan won’t work if you become disabled, and your assets will end up in probate when you die.

Do’s and Don’ts

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HOW TO PREPARE

For Meeting with Your “Write a Will” Attorney

Your meeting with your attorney at any of the partner "Write a Will" sites will be scheduled for approximately 1530 minutes. For best use of your appointment, complete the form for Will Preparation (a copy is available on page 6).

Bring it with you to your appointment. The information your attorney will need to complete your Will includes:

• Your marital status and, if married, the name of your spouse; also, is your spouse a U.S. citizen? Do you have a prenuptial agreement?

• Names and birthdates of all your children whether they will inherit or not

• Name and address of the charitable organization(s) you name in your Will

• Names of other persons who will benefit from your Will, and their relationship to you

• A general list of your assets and how those assets are titled; for example, is your house or bank account in your name only, or are there other owners? If you have an IRA or retirement account, who are your beneficiaries?

• You can leave your beneficiaries a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. You can also make bequests of specific items, such as jewelry or furniture. Your attorney will discuss each of these options.

At the end of your appointment, your attorney will explain what to expect and when your document(s) will be ready to sign. You should follow-up with your attorney. CGPNI is not involved in the follow-up.

Remember, your Will will be prepared at no charge if you name at least one charity to receive a gift from your Will when you die. If you do not name a charity in your Will, you must be prepared to pay the cost of the Will. The attorney will discuss this with you.

You may also ask your attorney to prepare other documents for you in addition to a Will. Please be aware the attorney has the right to charge a fee for the additional work.

NOTE: This is general information only. You should rely on your attorney's advice in all matters regarding your estate plan. The CGPNI committee does not prepare Wills and is not engaged in the practice of Law.

An Initiative of the CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA www.cgpni.com

2022 CGPNI Committee

Ashley Stoneburner Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Jenny King Lake City Bank

Kiley Tate-Potts.................................. Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

Jennifer Zurbuch

June Harkness

Mary Shankster

The Rescue Mission

Science Central

Hospice

Paul Neill

Old National Bank Andrew Simmons Rothberg Law Firm

Eve Colchin

Fort Wayne

Betty Foster Senior Life Newspapers

Alec Smith

Foxworthy Wealthy Advisors Makenzie Tomlinson FORVIS

Write a Will

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WRITE A WILL FORM

Complete this form to present to the attorney for your Simple Will with Charitable Gift. Please print

Your name as you will sign on your document_________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number____________________________________________________________________

Your marital status ___________________ Name of spouse:

Do

have children?

How many?

Are any children minors?

BENEFICIARIES OF YOUR ESTATE AT DEATH: Amount or Percent

1. Charities

a. Official

Address

b. Official

Address

2. Others (Name) Relationship Amount or Percent

WHO WILL SERVE AS

1. Name_____________________________ Address

2. Alternate

How will

Address

tangible personal property (i.e. furniture, jewelry, etc.) be distributed?

Spouse _______

Other

________ Sold and proceeds added to remainder of estate_________

You may arrange for additional provisions or other documents for a fee: Power of Attorney, Advance Directives for Health Care, Appointment of Guardian, Trust provisions. Please consult your attorney.

YOUR DOCUMENT MAY BE EXECUTED AT A LATER DATE BY APPOINTMENT

An Initiative of the CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNERS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA www.cgpni.com

2022 WRITE A WILL EVENTS

CENTRAL SITE – FORT WAYNE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER (call for appointment)

233 W. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.fortwayneparks.org

Contact: Linda Falater 260-427-6466

linda.falater@cityoffortwayne.org

October 19: 9:00-11:00 am; 1:00-3:00 pm

Attorney: TBD/Beers Mallers, LLP

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

5635 W. 96th, Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 800-227-2345 www.cancer.org

Contact: Beverley Stafford 317-965-2309

beverley.stafford@cancer.org

October 18: 9:00 am-Noon

Call to schedule an appointment with our volunteer attorney in the privacy of his office.

4211 Clubview Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46804

ASSOCIATED CHURCHES OF FORT WAYNE & ALLEN COUNTY

624 E. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.associatedchurches.org

Contact: Kelley Bawmann 260-422-3528 kelley@associatedchurches.org

October 20: Call for times

Attorney: R. David Boyer II/Boyer & Boyer Attorneys at Law

CANCER SERVICES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA

(call for appointment)

6316 Mutual Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46825 www.cancer-services.org

Contact: Katherine Mac Aulay 260-484-9560

kmacaulay@cancer-services.org

October 19: 1:00-6:00 pm

Attorney: Cory Swagger/Swagger Law

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK

999 E. Tillman Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46816 www.communityharvest.org

Contact: Roy Nevil 260-447-3696

rnevil@communityharvest.org

October 18: 9:00 am-2:00 pm

October 19: 9:00 am-2:00 pm

October 20: 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Attorney: Lindsay Koler/Koler Law

FORT WAYNE CHILDREN’S ZOO

(call for appointment)

3411 Sherman Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 www.kidszoo.org

Contact: Clarissa Reis 260-427-2319

clarissa.reis@kidszoo.org

October 17: 1:00-5:00 pm

October 18: 8:00 am-Noon

Event to be held at Ft. Wayne Children’s Zoo Education Center, 600 Franke Park Dr., Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Attorney: Charles Backs/Barnes & Thornburg LLP

2022 WRITE A WILL EVENTS

FORT WAYNE MUSEUM OF ART

311 E. Main St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.fwmoa.org

Contact: Ashley Stoneburner

October 19: 9:00 am-Noon 260-422-6467 ashley.stoneburner@fwmoa.org

Attorney: Leah Good/Troyer & Good PC

FORT WAYNE TRAILS, INC

(call for appointment)

300 E. Main St., Ste. 131, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.fwtrails.org

Contact: Brian White 260-969-0079 brian@fwtrails.org

October 19: 8:00 am-7:00 pm

Attorney: Charles Backs/Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

INDIANA UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE

2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Neff Hall 146, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 www.iufw.edu

Contact: Frances Brooks 260-257-6785 fgbrooks@iufw.edu

October 18: 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Attorney: Matthew Treadwell/Indiana University Foundation

THE LEAGUE

(call for appointment)

5821 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46816 www.the-league.org

Contact: SueAnn Reynolds 260-250-4154 sueannr@the-league.org

October 17: 12:30-3:30 pm

October 18: 8:30 am-12:30 pm

October 19: 1:00-4:30 pm

October 20: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

October 21: 11:00 am-3:00 pm

Attorneys: Lindsay Koler & Jeslynn Smith/ Koler Law Office; Gina Eisenhut/Sprunger & Sprunger; Charles Backs/Barnes & Thornburg LLP

THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC�

1005 W. Rudisill Blvd., Ste. 307, Fort Wayne, IN 46807 www.literacyalliance.org

Contact: Laura Weldon 260-265-1940

laura.weldon@fwliteracyalliance.org

Call for dates and times

Attorney: TBD

MATTHEW 25 HEALTH AND CARE

(call for an appointment time)

413 E. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 matthew25online.org

Contact: Emily Almodovar, Communications Manager 260-469-0468 ealmodovar@matthew25online.org

Call for dates and times

Attorney: Adam Henry/Beers Mallers LLP

PBS FORT WAYNE

(by appointment only)

PBS 39 Teleplex, Oldenkemp Community Room 2501 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 pbsfortwayne.org

Contact: Erin Arnold 260-482-6850 erinarnold@wfwa.org

October 18: 1:30-3:30 pm

October 19: 9:00-11:00 am

October 20: 9:00-11:00 am

Attorneys: TBD/Beers Mallers LLP

PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE

PFW Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 4110 Crescent Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46815 www.pfw.edu

Contact: Eve Colchin, Director of Development 260-481-6659

Call for dates and times To learn more, visit pfw.edu/weitzman or call 260-481-6962 today

THE RESCUE MISSION (by appointment only)

404 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.fwrm.org

Contact: Laura Brumbaugh 260-426-7357 lbrumbaugh@fwrm.org

Call for dates and times

Attorney: TBD

THE SALVATION ARMY

2901 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 centralusa.salvationarmy.org/fortwayneIN

Contact: Kenyon Sivels 260-744-2311 kenyon.sivels@usc.salvationarmy.org

October 19: 8:00 am-Noon

Attorney: Randy Brown/Barnes & Thornburg LLP

SCIENCE CENTRAL

1950 N. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 www.sciencecentral.org/events/partnerevents/write-a-will-event.html

Contact: June Harkness 260-424-2400

jharkness@sciencecentral.org

October 18: 9:00 am-Noon

October 19: 1:00 -3:30 pm

Attorney: Michael Licari/Bonahoom & Babilya Attorneys

ST� VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY (by appointment only)

1508 E. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825 1600 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 www.svdpsfw.org

Contact: Joshua Burkhardt 260-423-1311

jburkhardt@hsk-law.com October 17-21

Call to schedule an appointment with our volunteer attorney in the privacy of his office. 803 S. Calhoun, 9th Floor, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Attorney: Joshua Burkhardt/ Hunt Suedhoff Kearney LLP

STILLWATER HOSPICE’S PEGGY F� MURPHY COMMUNITY GRIEF CENTER (call for appointment) 5920 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 www.stillwater-hospice.org

Contact: Monica Chamberlain 260-609-0939

monicachamberlain@stillwater-hospice.org

October 17: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

October 19: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

Attorney: TBD

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne, IN 46808 www.sf.edu

Contact: Kathy Calvin, advancement@sf.edu

Call Judi Lehman for appointment: 260-423-1311

Attorney: Joshua Burkhardt/Hunt Suedhoff Kearney, LLP

2022

WBCL RADIO NETWORK (call for appointment)

1115 W. Rudisill Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46807 www.wbcl.org

Contact: Dana Green 260-745-0576 dngreen@wbcl.org

October 17: 8:00-Noon

October 17: 1:00-6:00 pm (appointments in Berne)

October 18: 1:00-4:00 pm

October 18: 1:00-6:00 pm (appointments in Bluffton)

October 19: 8:00-11:00 am; 3:00-6:00 pm

October 20: 8:30 am-4:30 pm (appointments in Bryan, Ohio)

October 20: 1:00-5:00 pm

October 21: 8:00-11:00 am; Noon-3:00 pm

Attorneys: Charles Backs & Travis Glassley/Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Cory Sprunger & Gina Eisenhut/Sprunger & Sprunger; David Anthony & Troy Kiefer/Beers Mallers LLP; Michael Shaffer/ Newcomer Shaffer Spangler Breininger & Rakes; Tracy Troyer/Troyer & Good, PC

To avoid waiting, you are encouraged to call ahead to make an appointment at the site of your choice. (Some sites require a pre-set appointment.)

Your Presence and Absence both mean something… Today’s Gift is Tomorrow’s Remembrance!

Your Presence and Absence both mean something… Today’s Gift is Tomorrow’s Remembrance!

Your Presence and Absence both mean something… Today’s Gift is Tomorrow’s Remembrance!

Consider leaving a charitable contribution to St. Vincent de Paul during Write A Will Week or at a future date.

Consider leaving a charitable contribution to St. Vincent de Paul during Write A Will Week or at a future date.

Schedule an appointment with our volunteer attorney in the privacy of his office.

Consider leaving a charitable contribution to St. Vincent de Paul during Write A Will Week or at a future date.

Schedule an appointment with our volunteer attorney in the privacy of his office.

Schedule an appointment with our volunteer attorney in the privacy of his office.

Joshua Burkhardt

Hunt S edhoff Kearney, LLPu

Joshua Burkhardt

Joshua Burkhardt

260-423-1311

Hunt S edhoff Kearney, LLPu

Hunt S edhoff Kearney, LLPu

260-423-1311

260-423-1311

1600 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260.456.3561

1600 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260.456.3561

1600 S. Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260.456.3561

Created in 1995, the Charitable Gift Planners of Northeast Indiana (CGPNI), formerly the Planned Giving Council of Northeast Indiana, is a nonprofit organization made up of charitable gift planning professionals such as attorneys, financial and estate planners, trust administrators, and investment and insurance specialists. Our members also include representatives from many local nonprofit organizations, including academic, religious, health, arts and culture, and social service organizations. The CGPNI is a member council of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (formerly the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning).

The mission of CGPNI is to facilitate, coordinate, and encourage the education and training of the planned giving community, and to facilitate effective communication among its many different professionals.

The purpose of CGPNI is to:

• Promote planned giving in Northeast Indiana

• Advance the education and professional expertise of its members

• Provide access to tools and resources to develop skills in the profession

• Provide a forum for members to discuss specific planned giving issues

• Encourage networking and support among members

• Create and further awareness of governmental and legislative issues

• Encourage and uphold ethical practices and standards developed by the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners

For more information and/or a membership application, Contact: Kiley Tate-Potts, 260-969-3113 or visit our website at www.cgpni.com

Write a Will Day 2022

When you hear the word “estate” you may think of a large home on a rambling piece of land. You may also think that only wealthy people have an estate. A person’s collection of accumulated assets such as real estate, cars and cash makes up an estate.

Setting up a formal estate plan allows for assets to be transferred per your wishes. These legal documents can make it easier for your family to ensure that your wishes and needs are met.

Cancer Services encourages everyone to be prepared by participating in the 2022 Write a Will event. Cory Swagger, J.D., a native of Leo, set up his practice in Auburn after receiving a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University. Cory will offer his expertise from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Cancer Services, 6316 Mutual Drive. He will meet with you one-on-one and create a simple Will at no cost. The only requirement is that you include a charitable gift in your Will.

A Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana donor recently shared, “Having a Will is important to me to let my family know how I would like my property managed at my death. I know that it will ease their burden and decision making. I also appreciate that by participating in Write a Will I can ensure that I can pay it forward through my bequest.”

While we hope you will consider making a gift to Cancer Services, you may give to any charitable cause close to your heart. Please call 260-255-3750 or email kmacaulay@cancer-services.org to schedule an appointment to prepare your Will.

Leave Your Legacy with the residents of Saint Anne Communities!

The

Invest

For

miranda.haupert@sacfw.org

Saint Anne

1900 Randallia Drive

Fort Wayne, IN 46805 260-484-5555 • www.sacfw.org

Cory Swagger

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The support of the community for the past 134 years has meant Stillwater Hospice, formerly Visiting Nurse, can continue to provide compassionate care to all who need our services.

Today, Stillwater Hospice is proud to provide hospice and palliative care programs that work with patients in an 11-county region of northeast Indiana — in their homes, in assisted living communities or in our Hospice Home, the region’s only free-standing inpatient hospice facility.

Stillwater Hospice continues to care for those who go on living too, with grief support programs available at The Peggy F. Murphy Community Grief Center. You can help us continue our 134-year tradition of compassion, comfort and guidance through life’s journey with a donation to the Stillwater Hospice Foundation.

Your planned gifts to Stillwater Hospice help ensure we can continue to provide palliative, hospice and grief support services into the future.

MAKE MEMORIES POSSIBLE

Facing a serious, potentially life-limiting illness can be frightening, both for the patient and the patient’s family. Formerly Visiting Nurse, Stillwater Hospice has helped thousands of Northeast Indiana residents struggling with end-of-life issues through our hospice and palliative care programs that help families come together as they face the future. We proudly serve 11 counties of Northeast Indiana: Adams, Allen, Blackford, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Noble, Wabash, Wells and Whitley.

We do so with your help. As an Indiana-based non-profit agency that has cared for the region since 1888, Stillwater Hospice will never turn away a patient because of an inability to pay. With the support of generous donors like you, we’ve been able to help patients and their families deal with the struggles and grief that come during a terminal illness.

Your donations to the Stillwater Hospice Foundation also help care for the most vulnerable patients in the region.

• You ensure that veteran patients are given the honor they deserve.

• You help purchase instruments for our music therapy program, which provides soothing music and companionship for those nearing the end of their journey.

• You support the work of our grief counselors, who provide their services at no charge to those who go on living.

You can become a monthly contributor to support our programs, and to establish a bequest to Stillwater Hospice, consider joining Josephine’s Society, for those who have committed to including Stillwater Hospice as a part of their estate plans. Your commitment to Stillwater Hospice will ensure that we can continue to provide compassion, comfort and guidance through life’s journey to our patients and their families.

Learn more about Stillwater Hospice’s programs by visiting www.stillwater-hospice.org or calling (260) 435-3222.

At Indiana University Fort Wayne, we offer affordable, health-focused degrees that make a difference right here, at home.

Each year, we prepare hundreds of health professionals, including physicians, nurses, dental hygienists, social workers, imaging and radiography technologists, rehab and public health professionals, and healthcare leaders. We are answering the call to educate the caregivers needed to enhance the health and well-being of our community.

Perhaps, you are one of these alums; or you know someone who is an IU graduate. You’ve spent your life here. Raised your family here. And now we are asking you to help our students become a part of that family as you consider a planned or estate gift to help support talented health, wellness and clinical professionals. A generous bequest to Indiana University Fort Wayne builds scholarships for local talented students. You become part of the effort to help our academic leaders train the next generation of healthcare heroes.

For more than a century, Indiana University has connected Fort Wayne residents to affordable degrees that make a powerful impact locally. Each year, hundreds of IU graduates go on to work and serve our neighbors across northeast Indiana. In fact, more than 75 percent of IU Fort Wayne graduates remain local, strengthening Fort Wayne’s economy.

Today’s Indiana University Fort Wayne students receive world-class health professions education to make our community stronger. Your generosity enables low-cost, high-quality education for the second largest employment sector in northeast Indiana – healthcare. Be a part of our student’s success by investing today!

Learn more at iufw.edu/alumni-giving

LEAVE YOUR LEGACY

What does it mean to leave a legacy? It means putting your stamp on the future, and making your contribution to future generations. For more than 119 years, The Rescue Mission has been changing the lives of the homeless and afflicted in Northeast Indiana. To have an impact on the homeless, and make your mark on the world, call for an appointment today.

Laurie Brumbaugh, CFRE, CFRM

Sr. VP of Philanthropy

The Rescue Mission

404 E. Washington Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46802 260.426.7357 ext 164 LBrumbaugh@fwrm.org

Plant The Seed.

“Write a Will” is free, provided you include a gift to a charity or cause you believe in, such as Fort Wayne Public Television Inc./PBS Fort Wayne. Choose your time from:

• October 18 – 1:30pm-3:30pm

• October 19 – 9:00am-11:00am

• October 20– 9:00am-11:00am

To schedule your appointment with a volunteer attorney from Beers Mallers, LLP at PBS Fort Wayne, contact: Erin Arnold 260-482-6850 erinarnold@wfwa.org

Appointments are first-come, first-served.

Taking a few simple steps during a Write A Will session at PBS Fort Wayne can give you peace of mind for the future. pbsfortwayne.org

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Whether you’ve lived in the Fort Wayne area your entire life or just a short time, it’s hard to imagine what this community would be like without the magic of the Zoo. Since opening in 1965, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has welcomed more than 21 million children and families to its 40+ acre campus where they can connect with animals, enjoy quality time together, and be inspired to care about the world around them.

While many national media outlets have tried to pinpoint what makes Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo a special place, having named us on several “Top Ten” lists of the best zoos for more than a decade, we know what makes the Zoo special. It’s you.

Unlike most Zoos across the United States, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo does not receive tax support for daily operations. The secret to the Zoo’s success has been the incredible support provided through memberships, admissions, donations, and rides. That’s right, each time you fed a giraffe or rode the carousel, you made a difference!

By remembering Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo in your will, you become an essential part of the fabric that makes our Zoo the place you love to visit again and again. Your gift makes a lot of things possible – from feeding the animals, providing programs to schoolchildren, keeping rides in tip-top shape, and creating new exhibits for children to explore. Essentially, your gift will allow the next generation to create thousands of their own special Zoo memories.

We invite any community member who has included the Zoo in their will to join the Zoo’s Legacy Society. This group typically enjoys an annual gathering where they receive the inside scoop on everything happening at the Zoo and updates throughout the year. If you are thinking about including the Zoo in your will, we invite you to join us for Write a Will week. If you already have, we encourage you to call us at 260-427-2040 so we can send you an invitation to our next annual gathering.

Matthew 25 is so much more than a healthcare center. We are led by a common goal to care for “the least of these brothers and sisters” as Christ instructs in the Gospel of Matthew. We do this by serving as His eyes, ears, hands, and heart, looking beyond our patients’ issues and circumstances—to bring hope, comfort, and high-quality healthcare to thousands of people each year.

As the number of people needing our services increases, the need for resources increases as well. We serve lowincome adults who do not have insurance. Most of our patients work but are not offered group insurance through their employer and cannot afford a plan through the Marketplace. Matthew 25 is a place that encourages health and wellness and strives to help our patients live life to the fullest. We want our service to be a powerful witness of God’s love as our patient population is comprised of some of the most vulnerable in the community.

If the pandemic has illustrated anything, it is how closely linked the health of all people are within a community. It has also underscored the fact that none of us are promised tomorrow. Writing a will ensures that your wishes are honored to create a legacy in the lives of those who come after you.

As an organization that receives no government funding and no government-subsidized grants, we know first-hand how impactful individual giving is. People who partner with us are guaranteed that their donation not only improves the health of one patient, but creates a ripple effect improving the health of our community.

This year, board member and attorney, Adam Henry will provide services to help you draft a will at no cost. The only requirement to participate in the free “Write a Will Week” event is that you include a charitable gift in your will. While we would love for you to consider Matthew 25 as a beneficiary, you may select any nonprofit in Northeast Indiana and beyond. Contact Emily at 260-4690468 to schedule your appointment with Mr. Henry today!

Do you have a favorite memory of visiting Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo?

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Your Legacy, Our Impact

You are not defined by your wealth or lack thereof. You are distinguished by your compassion for others. Each of us aspire to be part of something larger than ourselves. Write-aWill Week presents our community to do just this.

For a nonprofit such as The League, we appreciate any size gift that an individual would like to leave in their will to assist The League in fulfilling its vision of full inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life.

The League has a long history stemming back to 1948 when it began brainstorming a nonprofit agency for the blind. Even then, The League was on the cusp of their long history of innovative, comprehensive support for people living with disabilities. In 1981, The League became the first Center for Independent Living in Indiana, and that event had a major impact on its philosophy and operations.

The League:

» Opened eligibility to all people living with disabilities and expanded our support services to eleven counties in Northeast Indiana:

Adaptive Equipment

• Braille

• Independent Living Skills

• Individual & Systems Advocacy

Information & Referral

• Orientation & Mobility

• Peer Support

• Senior Blind Services

• Transition to Community Living

• Volunteer Support

• Youth Services

» Established DeafLink as the only nonprofit sign language interpreting and case coordination provider in Northeast Indiana.

» Developed an in-home care (Home Care plus) and skilled home health division (Home Health Care plus) to assist individuals remain safely in their home.

» Formed the Benefit Enrollment Center that works with Medicare beneficiaries living with a limited income apply for additional public assistance benefits.

» Launched the Inclusive Institute to address systemic barriers.

Establish your legacy during this year’s Write-a-Will Week which will ensure The League to continue its positive impact in our community. Contact The League at 260-441-0551 to schedule your appointment with one of our volunteer attorneys.

JUST A FEW SAMPLES SHOWING CHARITABLE BEQUEST LANGUAGE

will advise you about your Will & Charitable Gift Sponsored by the Charitable Gift Planners of Northeast Indiana

UNRESTRICTED BEQUEST:

I give to (legal name of institution, address) the sum of $______ Dollars (or _____% or fraction of my adjusted gross estate) as a charitable gift for its general purposes.

RESTRICTED BEQUEST:

I give to (legal name of institution, address) the sum of $______ Dollars (or ___% of my adjusted gross estate) as a charitable gift to be used for (describe the purpose for the gift).

BEQUEST OF RESIDUARY ESTATE:

After making the above gifts to my family and specific persons, I give all remaining property owned by me at death, wherever located, to (legal name of charity, address).

UNRESTRICTED BEQUEST OF SPECIFIC PROPERTY, ENDOWMENT:

I give the following property to (legal name of institution, city and state) to be held as an endowment, the net income of which may, along with any appreciation (whether realized or unrealized), be spent for its general purposes: (describe property- real estate, gold jewelry, or valuable coin or art collection; insert specific description and where located.)

Created by Jane M. Gerardot. Visit our website at www.cgpni.com. This document provides general information only. You should rely on your attorney’s advice in all matters regarding your estate plan. The CGPNI committee does not prepare Wills and is not

in the practice of Law.