Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.
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BequestsJoe and Anna have been faithful supporters of the Jewish community. They believe it is important to support and encourage the Federation's mission.
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small rural town, Patty was ready to retire.
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IRA BequestMaggie recently retired from her job as a librarian. She had been an active volunteer and supporter of her favorite charity for many years.
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Tax-Free SaleHoward and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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Capital Gains Tax BypassedPeter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
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Peace of Mind Gift AnnuityMany years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was so pleased with the home, she decided to buy stock in the company that built it.
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Endowment GiftPat and Shelly were recently married. They had both been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Property Turns Into IncomeMarian lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their children. After her spouse passed, Marian found it increasingly difficult to care for her home.
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Flexible Deferred Gift AnnuityLewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
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Part Gift and Part SaleSusan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current GiftsAs is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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A Bequest to Further Good WorkNancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Deferred Gift AnnuitySeveral years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Gift Annuity for Real EstateJonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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A Bequest to Save TaxesTom was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Tom wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Leading for the FutureLuke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice TrustWhile visiting the Wills Planner on the Federation's website, June, a surviving spouse, came across the idea of a Give it Twice Trust.
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Providing for Our Children's FutureJoe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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Bequest of InsuranceMarla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their childrens' future.
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Deferred charitable gift annuity provides steady income streamMike Miller of Allentown has been scaling back the number of hours he spends...
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Making the most of a life insurance policyIt started with a swim on a hot day.
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Champion of giving reaches many through one fundAlthough she now resides in New Jersey, Judy Auritt Klein stays actively connected...
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Giving makes us feel goodDr. Larry Levitt holds Lehigh Valley's Jewish Federation in a special place in his heart.
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Designated fund carries out founders' wishesJudi Cohen-Roberts grew up in Allentown and, each year, returns from Manhattan...
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Philanthropic fund provides desired flexibilityJewish giving has been important to Arthur and Barbara Weinrach for more than 40 years...
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With multiple ways of giving, Allentown couple keeps eyes on futureJewish giving has always been important to the Goldfarbs.
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With PACE fund, giving comes full circleFor Martye Cohen, supporting the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign is necessary.
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