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Your gift can make a difference. Thank you for your support!

Westchester Children's Association receives the vast majority of its support from individuals and private (non-governmental) sources. This allows us to remain independent and to speak out for children without fear or favor. Click here for our tax exempt certification letter.

There are many ways to donate or pledge your support:

• Donate online
• Make a donation via phone with your credit card.
  Call our office at 914-946-7676 x 300 to make a credit card donation.
• Download and print the donation form and mail a check or money order.
  Fill in the blanks of the form, enclose your check made out to WESTCHESTER CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATION. Mail form and check to: (new address as of March 3, 2010) WCA, 470 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 304, White Plains, NY 10605
• Include WCA in your Will

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Include WCA in your will

You’ve taken care of your retirement and your own children…what about Westchester’s children? Your legacy will make a difference to the children of Westchester, and ultimately to our entire community.

With a will, you can designate a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, the residual amount of your estate after other beneficiaries receive specified amounts, or you can donate a specific asset such as real estate or stocks. Alternatively, you can name Westchester Children’s Association as beneficiary of a life insurance policy, an IRA, a 401K, Keogh or other pension plan. Your will can be amended at any time.

Interested? 
For more information, please contact Betsy Steward, Development Director by e-mail or at 914.946.7676 x303.

Bequest Options

Some donors find that the best way they can help WCA continue its mission of helping and protecting children is by making a bequest in their will. There are three different kinds of bequests, but with each, the entire value of the bequest is eligible for an estate tax charitable deduction.

Specific Bequest   You designate a particular property (such as shares of stock), dollar amount, or percentage of your estate to be transferred to WCA.

Contingent Bequest   You designate all or a portion of your estate to be transferred to WCA only if a named beneficiary predeceases you.

Residual Bequest   You designate all or a portion of your remaining (residuary) estate to be transferred to WCA, only after all other beneficiaries (including debts, taxes, and other expenses) have been paid.

Even a small percentage of your estate can make a difference to Westchester’s Children.  If you decide to make a bequest, share your plan with your attorney and financial advisors, who will draft appropriate language for your will and help structure the gift effectively. If you have questions, please call Betsy Steward, WCA Development Officer, at 914-946-7676 x 303.

Your legacy will make a difference to the children of Westchester, and ultimately to our entire community.

 

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