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Support the
Handicapped Development Center
 HDC needs the support of others to ensure its programs and services are available for many people with disabilities for years to come. We have worked hard to gain the trust of the community and we value this important partnership. Our pledge to you is that we will continue to be good stewards of your gifts.
Your gifts will be used to:
- Reduce the waiting list for services, which in some programs can be as long as 5 years.
- Meet specialized equipment needs like wheelchairs and communication devices.
- Enhance staff development and training so employees can continually improve their skills and provide the highest quality services possible.
- Diversify financial support, so we can reduce our dependency on government funds.
The HDC Endowment Fund was established to ensure that people with disabilities will continue to have opportunities to achieve for many years in the future through the Handicapped Development Center. Gifts to support the Endowment Fund can be made in several ways:
- Gifts of Cash
Gifts of cash are always welcome. If your company has a matching gift program, simply enclose the form along with your check.
- Gifts of Real Estate
HDC accepts gifts of homes, farms, and lots under certain stipulations.
- Life Insurance
Several options are available when gifting life insurance. You can:
◦ Purchase a new policy or donate one you currently own
◦ Name HDC as the beneficiary to a policy
◦ Assign ownership of a life insurance policy to HDC
- Bequests
Leaving a legacy through your will offers many options, such as:
◦ Specifying a specific amount of money
◦ Leaving a specific piece of property (a house, jewelry, collections, etc.)
◦ Designating a percentage or fraction of the estate
◦ Leaving a residual bequest after all other bequests are satisfied.
- Gifts of Stock
You can transfer stock to the Center through a simple form available in the Development Office or simply have your broker contact us.
 For some inspirational stories of people, right here in our own community, who have made arrangements to leave a lasting legacy to organizations dear to them, click here to read the online booklet. One of these stories is about someone from our own HDC family whose family has made a difference in many people's lives. Enjoy!
For more information on how to support HDC, contact Carol M. Foster, Vice President of Resource Development at 563-391-4834 or click to e-mail.
You can also visit the Leave a Legacy website for more information on gift planning ideas.
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