Legacy Giving & Heritage Club

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A Measure of Time

Since 1919, the Tuscarawas County YMCA has been making a difference in the lives of young people and families in our community.

Thousands of people have benefited and been positively affected by the programs, activities, and services the Y has offered. But longevity is not the only significant factor in determining an organization’s value to the community it serves. It must be accessible to everyone in the community so that all can benefit from the development of good character. It must contribute to the overall spiritual and moral quality of the community and help develop a sense of responsibility for the betterment of the community. It must help develop community volunteer leadership for both youth and adults to be ready to meet the responsibilities for our community, our country and our world. The YMCA movement has been committed to this very mission since our formation over 150 years ago.

But the concern is, will the YMCA be able to meet those needs in future generations?

Passing on a Tradition

The YMCA Heritage Club was established as a means of helping preserve the YMCA for future generations. The Heritage Club is made up of individuals in our community who believe in the YMCA and have made a commitment to ensure that
the YMCA tradition continues into the future.

The Gift for the Future

By including a gift of any size in your will or trust, you join us in strengthening communities for years to come.
To help you get started on your plans and legacy, you can use FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through
the process of creating your will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online, and can be completed in 20 minutes.
You can use this resource on its own, or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an
attorney.
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to
thank you for your generosity.

Designating us as a beneficiary of a non-probate asset (assets not included in your will, such as an IRA, 401(k),
or life-insurance policy) is another way to build your legacy with Tuscarawas County YMCA. FreeWill can also
help you plan for all of these assets.

Because so many of us have benefited by the generosity and foresight of our predecessors by having a YMCA in our community, we know the benefit that this organization can provide to youth and families. But the concern is, will the YMCA be able to meet those needs in future generations? It can, but only with the support of those who know that the YMCA is an important part of our community.

The time is now to commit to the long-term financial security of the YMCA and for the thousands of young people who will benefit from YMCA programs and services in the future.

Membership Qualifications

A will directing a portion of the assets to the YMCA Endowment Fund.
An insurance policy directed to the Endowment Fund naming the YMCA as the beneficiary.
An outright gift of $1000 or more of money, land, other real estate, stock, insurance, or other resources, or a pledge of $1000 or more for five years directed to the YMCA Endowment Fund.
The gift of land, other real estate, stock, insurance, or other resources, deferred by creating a Charitable Remainder Trust that directs all or part of the principle to the YMCA Endowment Fund.

To join the Heritage Club online, click here. If you would like more information, please contact Meagan Shaheen meagan@tuscymca.org or Jenny Dallas jenny@tuscymca.org