Ways to
Leave a Legacy
Leave a Legacy of Hope
By planning a gift through your will or beneficiary designations, you can support individuals and families in need with compassionate, comprehensive care—without affecting your finances today.
Your Will
A gift in a will—often called a bequest—is a simple, meaningful way to support a mission you care about without affecting your finances today. It’s a promise written into your will or trust that, after you’ve provided for your loved ones, a portion of your remaining assets will help carry forward the work you believe in.
By including Catholic Charities West Michigan in your will, you create a legacy rooted in compassion and faith—one that continues serving children, families, and our neighbors long into the future.
Types of gifts
You can mix these no-cost ways together. For example, you might consider leaving a specific percentage (such as 50%) of the residual to Catholic Charities West Michigan contingent upon the survival of your spouse.
Your Beneficiary Designation
You can support families in our community—at no cost to you today—by naming Catholic Charities West Michigan as a beneficiary of your bank accounts, retirement plans, or other financial assets. This easy option allows you to care for loved ones first while creating a legacy of hope and compassion.
You can support families in our community—at no cost to you today—by naming Catholic Charities West Michigan as a beneficiary of your bank accounts, retirement plans, or other financial assets. This easy option allows you to care for loved ones first while creating a legacy of hope and compassion.
A gift from your beneficiary designation cost you nothing now and remains fully revocable. This type of gift may also help reduce your taxes and reduce probate.
Examples of financial assets
List Catholic Charities West Michigan as a beneficiary of all or part of your life insurance policy.
To update your beneficiary designation, please contact your bank, retirement plan administrator, insurance company, or other financial institution. Contact us to let us know your gift intentions so we can faithfully carry forward the vision behind your gift.
Supporters Like You
For Dave Harris, a former board member and now a faithful donor, serving the community with Catholic Charities West Michigan has become a source of real joy.
The Impact of Your Giving
Since 1946, we have been igniting transformation in families and communities with over 50 programs located across West Michigan. These are West Michigan’s stories of hope penned by your generosity.
We're Here to Help
Our Philanthropy team is here to help you…
- Explore our current ways to give.
- Design a giving plan that works best for you and your goals.
- Provide updates and ongoing communication about our organization and programs.
- And more!
This website provides general information only. Please consult an attorney, financial advisor, or other qualified professional to understand how any gift or estate‑planning decision may affect your personal situation.
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