The Power of TEN in 2010
Willow House services are offered to children, families, schools, communities and organizations free of charge. If you have benefited from Willow House groups or services and/or want to ensure the availability of these services for others, please consider an option below of pledging $10 ($120 annually will provide a groups dinner), $25 ($300 annually can provide a color printer to print photos of families loved one for group services), $50 ($600 annually cover dinner for one group for six months) or even $100 ($1200 annually will sponsor a Willow House family for nearly a year!) monthly.
If you wish to make alternate arrangements for a pledge or one-time gift, please call 847.236.9300 ext 206.
Why Willow House?
"He who plants a tree plants a hope," declares Lucy Larcom in her poem "Plant a Tree." Indeed, that is the root of the vision of Willow House. One child at a time, one family at a time, one gift at time, we plant hope. When you stand back to look at all of the plantings, we have a veritable forest of hope!
Most charitable donors around the world give of their resources to fight illnesses, research cures, end plagues and repair natural disasters. If we give enough time, talent or treasure, we can end all of the unpleasant things in our world. At Willow House, we ask our patrons to invest in hope, empathy and encouragement. We are asking them to invest in a beginning, not an ending. What a wonderful opportunity for them, and for Willow House!
It's a brilliant reward to be able to plant a seed, nurture it, watch it grow and, ultimately, enjoy the fruits of the tree. I hope you'll consider planting a seed at Willow House, so you can help us nurture the hope of our families and watch hope bear the fruit of possibility!
If you are interested in discussing a Willow House partnership, please call (847.236.9300 ext 206) or email Stephanie Garrity and we can explore the opportunity!
To Invest in Hope
While thousand dollar gifts are a wonderful help to advancing the mission and programs of Willow House, smaller gifts can make a significant impact! Here are some of the ways your dollars can make a difference:
$10 Soft-cover book for Joie's Branch lending library
$10 Warehouse pack of tissues
$20 Napkins, plates and cups for one group dinner
$25 Hard-cover book for Joie's Branch lending library
$25 Bean bag seating for children's group
$25 Beverages for one group dinner
$50 Art supplies for one group session
$100 Provide group dinner at one site
$250 Training for one volunteer to lead group sessions
$300 Ten bean bags for children's group
$300 Photo Printer for group activities, Family Camp and donor acknowledgements
$350 Digital Camera for group activities and Family Camp
$400 Movie screen for group and outreach presentations
$500 Community Outreach presentation at a local school
$600 Sponsor group dinner for 6 months
$750 Sponsor a Willow House family for 6 months
$900 Projector box for presentations
$1,000 Sponsor a family at Family Camp
$1,500 Sponsor a Willow House family for a year
$2,000 Print 4,500 newsletters for families, outreach and prospective donors
$2,500 Covers website development and maintenance for one year
$2,500 Legacy Donor-Help to sustain the mission and services of Willow House
$10,000 Build, support, and maintain Joie's Branch lending library for one year
$25,000 Sponsor Willow House Family Camp
Willow House Amazon wish list (Needed Items)
Opportunities for Partnership
The Gift of Time and Talent
Oftentimes more valuable than our financial assets is our time. For Willow House friends with a special talent or skill (e.g. attorney, marketing/design, finance) or a little free time (for group facilitating, Family Camp, photocopying, mailing, filing, phone calls), Willow House would love to be the beneficiary of your services.
The Gift of Treasure - Financial Investment
Cash as a form of giving is simple, uncomplicated and tax-deductible!
Memorial or Honor Gift
A memorial gift provides a thoughtful way to express sympathy. An honor gift serves as a remembrance of a special person, occasion or accomplishment. The honoree or family of the deceased will receive an acknowledgement note from Willow House stating that a gift has been received, but will not specify the amount of the gift.
Stocks or Securities
Securities which have appreciated in value donated to Willow House are fully deductible as allowable by law.
Real Estate
Gifts of land or buildings may result in income and estate
tax savings to the property owner.
Planned Gift
You may wish to make Willow House the sole or co-beneficiary of a life insurance policy. Significant tax benefits are available through gifts of insurance. A charitable bequest may be added to a will by codicil and not affect the current income or value of the estate. A planned gift is any gift that requires the assistance of financial or legal advisors. A deferred gift promises future support of Willow House in the form of a bequest, a gift of life insurance or a variety of life income options.
Matching Gift
Many corporations will match gifts to Willow House through employee matching gifts program. Make arrangements with your company's contributions office. For a list of some of the Illinois companies who match employee gifts, click here (Coming Soon).
For financial and gifting opportunities, please contact Stephanie Garrity, Development Director. We look forward to discussing specific opportunities for partnership with you.
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