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Donor Stories
Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization to benefit their church or ministry.
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Donor-Advised Fund Helps Desperate Ukrainian RefugeesAfter Charlie and Sarah Greer of Dunwoody watched a Year-End Giving and Wills Webinar hosted by the Georgia United Methodist Foundation...
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Endowment Benefits Clark Atlanta University StudentsIn this article, Rev. Karen Elaine Webster Parks explains why she and her husband, Kenneth D. Parks, established a scholarship endowment with the Georgia United Methodist Foundation to benefit Clark Atlanta University students.
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Rev. James and Mavis Trice Scholarship Endowment Honors Pastoral FamilyOn July 22, 2021, Rev. Dr. James "Jim" T. Trice Jr. passed away, leaving behind his beloved wife, Mavis, son, Matt, granddaughter, Cali, and countless family...
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Memorial Scholarship Honors Doug Campbell's Passion for GodJohn Douglas "Doug" Campbell passed away after a brief battle with cancer on December 24, 2021. Losing a loved one in the prime of their life...
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Charitable Gift Annuity Proceeds Bless Addicted, Hungry, and Homeless FamiliesAddiction. Homelessness. Hunger. These are just a few causes that spurred Rev. Martha Forrest, and her late husband, Bob Forrest, to take action.
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Neal Moore’s Memorial Gift to Support Multiple CausesFour years after Neal Moore's beloved wife, Linda, lost her battle with cancer, he established a charitable gift annuity with the Georgia United Methodist Foundation.
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Family Endowment Blesses North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries Campers in NeedRev. Dr. D. B. (Dee) Shelnutt Jr. and Mrs. Kandy Jackson Shelnutt
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The Moore Family Endowments Reflect a Legacy of ServanthoodWhen Elijah "Lige" F. Moore Jr. and Ena, his beloved bride of 69 years, passed away in 2020, it's easy to imagine Jesus saying as He welcomed each of them into the Kingdom of heaven, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
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Fixed Income for RetirementAfter working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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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 and built a sizable portfolio.
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Sale and UnitrustGene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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The Retirement UnitrustMary 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 IncomeMiranda 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 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 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 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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