Church World Service Planned Giving

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Welcome to Church World Service Planned Giving


Students at Mjini Primary School in Marang'a District, Kenya, appreciate having access to a source of clean water.

"If I don't stop just talking about helping the poor and actually do something to help the poor, I'm going to be embarrassed to meet God."
     - Rev. James Forbes, Riverside Church, New York, NY

Hello, and thank you for visiting our planned giving website. I am delighted that you would consider becoming a partner in our ministry in this way. In doing so, you join the many friends of Church World Service who have chosen to leave a legacy of hope for future generations.

Whether designating Church World Service to receive a bequest or a gift from you IRA, establishing an endowment fund, making a gift to fund one of our life-income plans, or leveraging a gift through the use of life insurance, these friends strengthen our long-term ability to help meet human needs and foster self-reliance among the hungry, uprooted, and powerless people around the world.

Your willingness to consider such a gift demonstrates a particularly strong relationship to Church World Service and I thank you for your interest in and support of our ministry. It means so much to those we serve.

Ronald Blaum
Director of Gift & Estate Planning
There is a lot to see here, so take your time looking over the site. I encourage you to sign up for our planned giving e-newsletter. Finally, let me know how I can help. I am here to assist you and your advisors with your planning.







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Benefits For Family and Church World Service

Planned giving options - wills, bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder unitrusts, pooled income funds, life insurance, and gifts of stock and mutual funds - may provide you and your family with financial security and tax advantages, while at the same time providing a future with hope for children and families in need around the corner and around the world. Just click on a picture below to view a story about one of our donors.



A Gift of Real Estate
While they have been outstanding supporters during their lifetimes, Austin and Mary Jo Coe have found a way to make their largest gifts to Church World Service beyond their lifetimes. More on A Gift of Real Estate >>.


Planting Seeds of Hope
After her husband's death, Corry Minthorn used funds from the sale of their condominium in New Jersey to create a charitable gift annuity to support Church World Service - becoming one of CWS's first charitable gift annuitants. More on Planting Seeds of Hope >>.


IRA Transfer Gift will establish an Endowment
A retired physicist, Charles Hebel, has a zest for life that is infectious. When asked about his choice to support Church World Service over the years, he responded, "It was a natural!" More on IRA Transfer Gift will establish an Endowment >>.


Remembering Alice Lockmiller
Church World Service lost a dear friend when Alice Lockmiller passed away. I met Alice for the first time in September of 2006. During that one visit it was obvious that she was a very generous person. More on Remembering Alice Lockmiller >>.


Steps to Wise Giving

There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.


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Note: Church World Service does not render legal, tax or other professional advisory services. Advice from an attorney and other professional advisors should be sought when considering charitable giving.


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