How Will You Be Remembered?
By Marianne Monoc
A legacy in many ways symbolizes our life, values, and dreams. Whether we hope to be remembered as a caring parent, a trusted friend, a loving spouse, a concerned citizen, or even a philanthropist, we all wish to make a positive, and hopefully lasting impact on the world.
Many of our dedicated supporters have chosen to advance the values that are most important in their lives by providing a charitable gift to Central Asia Institute (CAI) through their estate plan.
Bonnie and Gary Chollet, long-time donors, share the reason they chose CAI for their planned giving.
“Our primary interest in our retirement is helping girls to get an education. The current situation in many countries in central Asia is dire for so many girls. We have been fortunate in our lives and use our RMD funds to help CAI. This organization uses its funds wisely, and we have been impressed by their work to help many girls. We feel so strongly about CAI that we have put the organization in our will.”
Regardless of the size of the gift, or how it’s made — via beneficiary designation, in a will or trust, or through a charitable gift annuity — you can provide funding to help support our mission and advance our work, as well as your personal charitable goals, for many years to come.
If you’ve ever read about our programs and thought, “I wish I could do more,” especially in today’s difficult economic times, you can! By leaving a planned gift to CAI in your will or trust (a gift that costs nothing up front), you can play a meaningful role in helping to achieve our vision of a world in which women and girls have the education and skills to unlock their full potential and contribute to a better, brighter future.
Over the years, you have made a significant difference by investing in CAI’s mission and the transformative power of education, changing lives and uplifting entire communities with your kindness. Make a legacy gift today, and ensure that your personal values continue to spread well beyond your lifetime.
For more information about how to designate CAI as a beneficiary of your estate, please contact us at info@centralasiainstitute.org or by calling 406.585.7841.
