Giving Back to the H.E.L.P. Center…

There are a number ways for our alumni and friends to give back to the H.E.L.P. Center. As an indepently run center that does not receive state funds, support from the private sector is crucial to the existance of our program and to build for the future. The dedicated students, staff and administration of the H.E.L.P. program truly appreciate the opportunities that your generosity can help provide.

Gifts of any size to the H.E.L.P. Center are welcomed and valued by our staff and students.  Flexible gifts that give a discretionary pool of funds to the H.E.L.P. Center are appreciated as are targeted donations to support scholarships, salaries, capital projects, endowments, maintenance and other initiatives are equally valued. Please feel free to contact our director (Mrs. Kristina R. Pollard, 304-696-6316) for advice on targeted giving. Gifts made within one calendar year can be taken as a deduction from that year's federal income taxes. Donors should be aware of the timeline of giving when dating their check or making online gifts.

The H.E.L.P. Center Honorary Society:

The H.E.L.P. Center Honorary Society has been created for alumni and friends who wish to pledge support at a chosen level over 5 years. The levels of membership are outlined below. Our members will receive a beautiful lapel pin representing their chosen level of commitment and will be honored on a new donor wall planned for Myers Hall.

Memberships

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Heart of Gold Level: $1000 per year for 5 years

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Silver Star Level: $500 per year for 5 years      

http://www.marshall.edu/help/home/pdf/donation.pdf

Immediate gifts of cash are not the only way to make contributions to the Marshall University H.E.L.P. Center. There are many options for charitable giving that can be planned carefully and tailored to meet individual circumstances. There are a number of opportunities to structure gifts that are geared to help Marshall through:

Current Gifts:

• Cash

• Securities/Real Estate

• Personal Property

Deferred, Irrevocable Life Income Gifts:

• Charitable Gift Annuity

• Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

• Charitable Remainder Unitrust

Other Irrevocable Gifts:

• Charitable Lead Trust

• Retained Life Estate

Deferred, Revocable Gifts:

• Bequest in Will

• Retirement Accounts

• Life Insurance