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RSSEpiscopal Relief & Development Receives Largest Bequest in Organization's History
November 23, 2009
In early November, Episcopal Relief & Development received the largest bequest in the agency's history from long-time donor, Ella Brigham. A donor for over a decade, Brigham has contributed to various funds including Hurricane Relief and Clean Water. Her bequest, an undesignated gift, has furthered her legacy of generosity while enabling Episcopal Relief & Development to continue supporting those communities most in need worldwide.
"Undesignated contributions like this one are truly a blessing because they allow us to meet the most pressing needs of the moment, whether it is responding to a hurricane or providing a well for a community," said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development. "Ms. Brigham's bequest is an example of how one person can have a lasting impact through our planned giving program."
There are multiple ways to make a planned gift to Episcopal Relief & Development including bequests, life income gifts and other charitable contributions such as lead trusts and life estate contracts. For example, through The Matthew 25 Legacy Society, donors can leave a legacy by remembering Episcopal Relief & Development in their wills or selecting other giving opportunities that are most appropriate based on their finances and lifestyle.
"In these tough economic times, bequests and other planned gifts are an important part of sustaining the work of Episcopal Relief & Development," said Radtke. "We greatly appreciate the generosity of undesignated gifts like Ms. Brigham's, which allow us to both address immediate needs and also support long-term solutions that confront the problems faced by those living in extreme poverty."
To learn more about Episcopal Relief & Development's planned giving program please visit www.er-d.org/PlannedandLegacy, email externalaffairs@er-d.org or call 1-800-334-7626, ext.6355.
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States and an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The agency takes its mandate from Jesus' words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow's challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
