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The people of Alabama are truly generous. We
have proved this generosity time and again in
national statistics about charitable giving, and in
the success of the United Way of Central Alabama and
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.
Right here in our communities, individuals of modest
and magnificent means have made a difference in the
lives of future generations. Individuals recognize
how much we rely on nonprofit organizations to make
our community a good place to live – to cure
diseases, feed the hungry, teach our children,
present the arts or shelter the homeless. We
understand how much the nonprofit organizations
depend on each one of us for the money needed to
survive.
Individuals can provide through their wills and
estate plans a way to continue the support they give
during their lifetimes. By including a charitable
gift in your estate planning, you can assist your
favorite organizations far into the future and truly
make a difference in the lives that follow.
Whether you think of yourself as rich or poor, or
somewhere in between, your gift can make a
difference too. Even a small amount can have a big
impact over time, as your favorite nonprofit
organizations use your bequest to build for an
unknown future. And you don’t have to choose between
a gift to charity or a bequest for your family. You
can do both – and perhaps even save money in some
cases by reducing inheritance taxes.
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Donor
Stories |
 Dr.
Paul W. Burleson: Making A Gift That Keeps
On Giving
As a member of the Alabama State Board of
Medical Scholarship Awards, Dr. Paul W.
Burleson was troubled by the fact that
talented young students from Alabama were
leaving for prominent medical schools in
other states. The impact of this experience
never left him.
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 A
teacher makes college dreams come true
Avis Norman
retired from work as a teacher’s aide when
she was 65. But she’s never stopped helping
students make their college dreams come
true.
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Gift
of life insurance can help families achieve
goals.
For years, Mike and Anne Warren had given to
United Way through annual campaigns
conducted through Mike’s company. But one
day, as they heard a United Way volunteer
speak, they decided they were ready to make
a greater commitment.
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