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John and Elrose Pearson: A Passion for Giving
Approaching his 94th birthday, John Pearson is a champion giver. Not only have John and his wife Elrose (deceased in 2001), been annual contributors to Church World Service's ecumenical humanitarian aid programs. More on John and Elrose Pearson: A Passion for Giving >>.
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Dr. Reed uses a Gift Annuity to Create an Endowment
Sitting on her porch, her faithful companion Bonzo by her side, Dr. Lola Reed reflects, "God has been good to me. I have been blessed all my life." More on Dr. Reed uses a Gift Annuity to Create an Endowment >>.
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A Gift of Real Estate
While they have been outstanding supporters during their lifetimes, Austin and Mary Jo Coe have found a way to make their largest gifts to Church World Service beyond their lifetimes. More on A Gift of Real Estate >>.
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Planting Seeds of Hope
After her husband's death, Corry Minthorn used funds from the sale of their condominium in New Jersey to create a charitable gift annuity to support Church World Service - becoming one of CWS's first charitable gift annuitants. More on Planting Seeds of Hope >>.
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IRA Transfer Gift will establish an Endowment
A retired physicist, Charles Hebel, has a zest for life that is infectious. When asked about his choice to support Church World Service over the years, he responded, "It was a natural!" More on IRA Transfer Gift will establish an Endowment >>.
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Remembering Alice Lockmiller
Church World Service lost a dear friend when Alice Lockmiller passed away. I met Alice for the first time in September of 2006. During that one visit it was obvious that she was a very generous person. More on Remembering Alice Lockmiller >>.
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Foundations of Hope
The Rose C. Stone Foundation is a family foundation whose family grows with every grant. More on Foundations of Hope >>.
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"I am a Beneficiary" . . . Former refugee gives from his IRA
In October of 2007, Church World Service received a phone call from Dr. George Wahab. He asked for the information necessary to make a gift from his IRA. As we talked, he shared the very touching story of how Church World Service provided critical support at key points in his life. More on "I am a Beneficiary" . . . Former refugee gives from his IRA >>.
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CROP Walk Coordinator Creates a Legacy Through a Gift of Life Insurance.
It was a big sky in Northwest Kenya and a hot day as we walked along a dusty trail to visit a new water project. We were a group from the United States, connected by our interest in CROP Hunger Walks, and traveling at our own expense to see the work of Church World Service in Eastern Africa. More on CROP Walk Coordinator Creates a Legacy Through a Gift of Life Insurance. >>.
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Honoring Generous Parents
The man they called "Chig" because of his size became known for his big heart. When he almost died at birth, the doctor delivering Charles W. Varner said he was "no bigger than a chigger". More on Honoring Generous Parents >>.
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