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Your Legacy Can Help Washington Families Thrive for Generations 

Every day, families across Washington face challenges accessing food, healthcare, and other essential services. For many, a single connection to the right resource can make all the difference. 

At WithinReach, helping families make those connections is at the heart of everything we do. Through our programs and partnerships, we work to ensure that every family can access the support they need to be healthy and thrive. 

While many people support this work through annual donations, there is another meaningful way to make a lasting impact: including WithinReach in your estate plans. 

What Is a Legacy Gift? 

A legacy gift, also called a planned gift, is a future gift made through your will, trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other estate planning vehicle. 

These gifts allow supporters to continue advancing causes they care about beyond their lifetime while often retaining full use of their assets during their lives. 

Why Legacy Gifts Matter 

Legacy gifts help create long-term stability for nonprofit organizations. They allow organizations like WithinReach to plan for the future and continue serving communities for generations to come. 

For WithinReach, that means helping more families: 

• Access food and nutrition programs 

• Connect to healthcare services 

• Find support during pregnancy and early childhood 

• Navigate complex systems and resources 

Every Legacy Has a Story 

Legacy Circle members Patty and Bob Hayes chose to include WithinReach in their estate plans because they care deeply about the health and well-being of Washington families. 

As Patty explained: 

“By including WithinReach in our estate plans, we can continue to support the work that matters most to us, for years to come.”  

Their gift will help ensure that future families continue receiving the support and connections they need. 

Ways to Leave a Legacy 

There are many ways to support WithinReach through estate planning, including: 

• A gift through your will or trust 

• Naming WithinReach as a beneficiary of a retirement account 

• Naming WithinReach as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy 

• Gifts of appreciated assets or real estate 

Make-A-Will Month Is a Great Time to Start 

If you already have a will, consider reviewing it to ensure it reflects your current wishes and values. If you don’t yet have one, Make-A-Will Month is an excellent reminder to begin the process. 

No matter the size of your gift, your legacy can help create a healthier future for Washington families. 

To learn more about becoming a member of the WithinReach Legacy Circle, visit our legacy giving page or contact funddev@withinreachwa.org.