Planned Gifts
“Plant seeds today for the flowers of tomorrow.”

Cedar Community may be named:
 

• as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or an IRA
  
   
• in a will to receive a specific dollar amount, the residue or a percentage of the individual’s estate. This may be accomplished by adding a codicil or amendment to an existing will.
  
   
• as a beneficiary of an annuity or a trust. Charitable Gift Annuities may be set up through the Cedar Community Foundation.
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• as the recipient of the proceeds from the sale of personal property or real estate.

Those donors who have made a planned gift are eligible to become members of the Cedar Community’s Legacy League. Requests to remain anonymous are honored.

Memorial and Tributes
“Dying seems less sad than having lived too little.” ~Gloria Steinem

Memorials to Cedar Community may be given in memory of someone who has died, specified either for a division or program or to area of greatest need.

Tributes are given in celebration of a birthday, anniversary, special day or ‘just because.’ Tributes may be directed to a specific division or program or to the greatest need.

Partners in Caring
“If everyone gives a thread, the poor man will have a shirt.” ~ Russian Proverb

Monies received in this annual fund drive are invested, with interest earned given to Cedar Community to help bridge the gap between actual cost of care and entitlement program reimbursements. This campaign has been building since 1979.

Enthusiasts Club
“Charity sees the need, not the cause.” ~German Proverb

This springtime campaign raises money for specific items, often equipment for care, generally designated for health and rehabilitation center residents.

Benefit Gala
“In song and dance man expresses himself as a member of a higher community.” – Friedrich Nietzsche

Held the first Saturday of November, this annual event features a fabulous evening of dining, music, dancing and fun. Proceeds generally are dedicated to support specific needs or projects for our health and rehabilitation center residents.