Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to the Diocese, their Parish and Catholic school and others.

Bequests
Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of their Parish. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of their Parish. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter 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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Endowment Gift
Endowment Gift
Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their local Catholic school for many years.
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Current Gifts
Current Gifts
As 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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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Keith has been a faithful supporter of the Diocese of Harrisburg and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne were active members of their Parish. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of the Diocese in the community.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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A Bequest to Save Taxes
A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas was a widower who had a great love for the Church. As an individual whose faith had grown because of the many Parish and Diocesan Programs he had attended, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Leading for the Future
Leading for the Future
Luke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their Parish. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice Trust
Give it Twice Trust
June wanted to provide for both her children and grandchildren, and still support her Parish and Catholic school. A Give it Twice Trust may be right for her.
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Providing for Our Children's Future
Providing for Our Children's Future
Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of Insurance
Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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