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Family Service has entered the final phase of its $1.2 million endowment campaign with a generous challenge grant from former River Forest residents Doris and Jay Christopher. By reaching the $1.1 million level in pledges and donations, Family Service will receive an additional 1:1 matching challenge gift, up to $100,000, from the Christophers.
“Not-for-profit organizations must rely on a variety of sources for funding, including government grants, gifts from individuals, corporate and private foundations and community organizations,” said Daniel J. Kill, President/CEO of Family Service. Kill further comments, "As Family Service looks to the future, the need to have predictable, annual revenue to support new and enhanced program initiatives will be critical. An endowment fund creates the opportunity to fund quality programs and services addressing changing community needs.”
According to campaign cochair Brenda Grusecki, the agency is hoping to generate the remaining $100,000 by June 30, 2008. “We are extremely proud of the community at large for taking steps to ensure the long-term stability of this vital organization,” states Brenda. “With the one-to-one match, individuals attending the upcoming receptions, those responding to special appeals, and our friends and neighbors, can double their efforts thanks to the gift by the Christophers.” If you would like to make a donation or learn more information about the campaign or services provided by the agency, please contact Denise Stennis at 708.383.7500. Making a charitable planned gift can have many personal and financial benefits for you, your family and for the non-profit organization you choose. A planned gift provides you with the opportunity to create financial strategies which will benefit your family today and in the years ahead, while providing the personal satisfaction of knowing you are helping others in the community. A gift through your will lets you pass any amount you choose to Family Service, free of estate tax. You can give a cash gift, a gift of stock, or a percentage of your estate, with or without gift restrictions. Gifts from IRA’s or pension plans are also an excellent way to make a gift through your estate and may carry special tax advantages. With proper planning a current will bequest can save on estate taxes. It is a thoughtful way to leave a legacy without giving up assets today. To "earn more about these and other charitable benefit options, consult your accountant or attorney or contact Family Service at 708.383.7500, ext. 319.
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“Family Service is an important community organization that provides essential programs and services. Jay and I have been supporters of the agency for many years and are very pleased to provide this challenge grant,” stated Doris Christopher.
Chaired by former board presidents and River Forest residents Rev. F. Dean Lueking and Janice Pyrce along with board director and former Oak Park resident Brenda Grusecki, the funds generated are designed to provide support of three critical areas of activity. These include expanding comprehensive psychological assessment services for at-risk youth, re-designing its senior services program to expand inhome mental heath counseling, and increasing the general capacity of the agency.
