Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

June 2019 E-newsletter

Our story starts when the literature evangelist Tim arrived at a modest trailer near Cleveland, Tennessee, where Chris, his wife and two children lived. Chris expressed interest
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May 2019 E-newsletter

We can't tell you their names. We can't show you their picture. But we CAN tell you their story and the amazing way God is using these two dedicated members of our Georgia-Cumberland Conference
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April 2019 E-newsletter

For more than 40 years John struggled with alcohol, later using crystal meth and cocaine. Habits formed early in life and a lack of moral compass led him down a path...
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March 2019 E-newsletter

No one said that Literature Evangelism would be easy, let alone for a young high school student during the steamy summer months in Georgia. Jared Freeman, had just finished his junior year at...
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February 2019 E-newsletter

Jen's * mother had been raped at thirteen, resulting in Jen's birth. Her mother married shortly afterward and seven additional children were born. Eventually her mother and step-father...
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January 2019 E-newsletter

We pray that 2019 is the best year ever for you. One thing that is for certain, we are one year closer to our Lord's soon return!! This month has a very exciting story, please enjoy it. We pray
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Partners in Mission - See how God's work is flourishing in the Georgia-Cumberland Conference

It was one of those hot sticky "oven-like" days during the summer of 2018. Cindy Jumuad had joined the Front Line Maga-Books team...
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Gift Examples

Bequests

Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity

Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Fixed Income for Retirement

After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Tax-Free Sale

Howard and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed

Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity

Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Endowment Gift

Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Sale and Unitrust

Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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The Retirement Unitrust

Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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Property Turns Into Income

Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity

Luis 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 in value.
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Part Gift and Part Sale

Susan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current Gifts

As 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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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)

Keith has been a faithful supporter of Georgia-Cumberland Association of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts

Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Georgia-Cumberland Association of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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A Bequest to Further Good Work

Nancy 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 Annuity

Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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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 Estate

Jonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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A Bequest to Save Taxes

Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Leading for the Future

Luke and Cynthia 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 Trust

While visiting her favorite charity's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the charity for more information.
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Providing for Our Children's Future

Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of Insurance

Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!

We have all heard the saying "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible.
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