Leave a Legacy of Hope

Your generosity today can inspire hope tomorrow.

A planned gift to Bethesda Mission is a meaningful way to continue caring for men, women, and children in our community for generations to come.

Talk with us about planned giving.

Where Hope Leads to Healing

For more than 100 years, Bethesda Mission has served men, women, and children throughout the Harrisburg area who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, poverty, and other difficult circumstances.

Every day at Bethesda Mission, people find safe shelter, nourishing meals, recovery support, medical and dental care, and programs that help individuals and families build a path toward stability and a new beginning.

But meeting immediate needs is only the beginning. Through long-term recovery, compassionate care, and the hope of Jesus Christ, people discover lasting transformation and renewed purpose.

Your legacy can help ensure that this work continues for generations to come by remembering Bethesda Mission in your estate plans.

Your Legacy Helps Provide

• Safe shelter
• Nutritious meals
• Recovery from addiction
• Medical and dental care
• Support for children and families
• Long-term recovery and discipleship
• The hope of Jesus Christ

Ways to Leave a Legacy

There are many ways to make a planned gift. Some allow you to make an impact today, while others allow you to plan a gift for the future or even receive income during your lifetime.

Gifts You Can Make Today

Cash
A cash gift allows you to make an immediate impact and may provide valuable tax benefits.

Appreciated Securities
A gift of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while supporting Bethesda Mission.

Donor Advised Fund
Recommend a grant from your donor advised fund to support Bethesda Mission today or as part of your charitable legacy.

Real Estate
A gift of a home, farm, or other property may offer tax advantages while supporting Bethesda Mission’s work in the community.

Gifts Through Your Estate

Will or Trust
Include Bethesda Mission in your will or trust through a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder after providing for loved ones.

Retirement Account
Name Bethesda Mission as a beneficiary of all or part of an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account.

Life Insurance
Designate Bethesda Mission as the beneficiary of all or part of a life insurance policy.

Gifts That Can Provide Lifetime Income

Charitable Gift Annuity
Receive fixed payments for life while creating a future gift for Bethesda Mission.

Charitable Remainder Trust
Provide income for yourself or your loved ones while ultimately supporting Bethesda Mission.

Charitable Lead Trust
Provide income to Bethesda Mission for a designated period before the remaining assets pass to you or the people you name.

Because every situation is unique, we encourage you to consult your attorney, CPA, or financial advisor when considering a planned gift.

Planning for Tomorrow

Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful ways to care for the people and causes you love.

A planned gift can be large or small. In many cases, it can be arranged through a simple provision in your will or by naming Bethesda Mission as a beneficiary of an existing account or policy.

A Gift That Continues

One of the unique benefits of a planned gift is that it allows your generosity to continue beyond your lifetime. A planned gift can provide ongoing support for Bethesda Mission’s work, helping future generations find shelter, recovery, healing, and hope.

Through a planned gift, your legacy becomes part of God’s ongoing work of restoring lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our planned giving team would be happy to speak with you in confidence, with no obligation. Whether you’re beginning to explore your options or simply have questions, we’re here to serve as a resource.

Already Included Bethesda Mission in Your Plans?

If you have already included Bethesda Mission in your estate plans, we would be honored if you would let us know. It gives us the opportunity to thank you, better understand your wishes, and express our appreciation for your commitment to future generations.

Let Us Know

We’d Love to Talk with You

You don’t have to know which giving option is right for you before reaching out. We’re happy to answer your questions and help you learn more.

George Chochos
Executive Director
gchochos@bethesdamission.org
(717) 257-4442, ext. 226

Contact George About Planned Giving

This information is provided for general educational purposes and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Learn more on our Planned Giving FAQ page.