When it’s time to begin planning your estate, you think about the people and institutions that have played a role in your life. If you would like to make plans to leave a legacy of social and economic justice, please think of Community Works. Those of us who know and love Community Works have an opportunity to help secure a great future for our work.
Planned Giving options are designed to help Community Works meet its outreach and mission initiatives, preserve our programs, and ensure a future for the benefit of those who follow us. Through Planned Giving, you can help future generations of social justice organizations benefit from the work of Community Works.
The most popular type of planned gift is a bequest.
A bequest is. . .
- not payable until death, so it does not affect your assets or cash flow during your lifetime.
- private – your will is not filed or made public until your death.
- revocable – you can change the provisions in your will or trust at any time until death.
Examples language for leaving a dedicated amount in your will:
I give ____ [$ amount, description of property, or % of estate ] to Community Works, a charitable corporation located at 25 West Street, Boston, MA, for its unrestricted use.
I give all my real and personal property to the Community Works, a charitable corporation located at 25 West Street, Boston, MA, for its unrestricted use. {Community Works’ Federal ID is 04- 2762623}
If would like to discuss a legacy gift … Please email
Executive Director Fran Froehlich at
fran@communityworks.com or call her at 617-423-9555
[You should always consult your financial advisor, accountant, or lawyer before making any donations of property, appreciated securities, or a substantial amount of cash.]
Thank you for considering a Social Justice Legacy gift.
