Every day in Philadelphia, grandparents take on the responsibility of being the primary caregivers for their grandchildren. These grandparents are true heroes – they set aside the retirement they planned, the life they planned to live in order to raise grandchildren who need them. In fact, there are over 17,000 grandparent-headed families in the Greater Philadelphia area, and Connectedly walks beside them, providing counseling, case management, peer support, and community so they can not just survive, but thrive.
If this mission resonates with you, a legacy gift may be one of the most meaningful ways you can help ensure it continues.
A legacy gift is a charitable contribution made through your estate plan — most often a bequest in your will or trust. It costs you nothing during your lifetime and requires only a simple addition to documents you may already have in place. Retirement accounts and life insurance policies are also highly tax-efficient options, since assets left to a nonprofit are not subject to income tax the way they may be when inherited by individuals.
To learn more about including Connectedly in your estate plans, contact us at 215-487-3000 or email mlivingstone@connectedly.org. We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor about the approach that is right for your situation.
