Legacy Giving
Include a bequest in your will to Meals on Wheels Chicago and make a profound difference in our work and a lasting mark in Chicago
Inspire a Ripple of Kindness with Legacy Giving
You can decide to make a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of seniors, ensuring they have the resources and connections they need to live nourished, healthy lives. This type of donation to Meals on Wheels Chicago in your will, estate plan, or living trust will secure your legacy of compassion and care.
Your gift, regardless of its size, will not only nourish the lives of seniors in need but also inspire others to follow in your compassionate footsteps. Imagine the ripple effect of kindness you can set in motion — an impact that reverberates for generations to come, creating a community bound together by the shared values of empathy and care.
Help Create a Future Where Basic Needs are Met and Barriers to Independence are Dismantled
By becoming a Legacy Donor, you enable the implementation of innovative programs tailored to address the unique needs of our ever-growing senior population, ensuring our services evolve with the changing times and providing you with additional financial benefits that might include federal income tax and estate tax deductions.
Legacy Donors are the Heartbeat of Our Mission
If you plan to include Meals on Wheels Chicago in your estate plans or will, be sure to let us know. We want to be able to thank you and acknowledge your generosity.
We offer these benefits to show our gratitude to Legacy Donors:
A distinctive lapel pin
Certificate of recognition
The ability to honor a loved one
Legacy Society newsletter sent twice a year
A shared vision with others who support the fight to hunger and isolation for seniors and people with disabilities
Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni Left a Bequest – and Changed Lives
“I can place my little grain of sand and add to that a very thin veneer of civilization... I’m a very firm believer in the incremental approach; things change because individuals move their little grain of sand.”
– Dr. M. CHERIF BASSIOUNI
As in life, Professor M. Cherif Bassiouni decided to move his little grain of sand in his passing by leaving a bequest to Meals on Wheels Chicago. His generous gift allows Meals on Wheels Chicago to further our mission, providing a much-needed pool of funds to expand our programs and invest in the future of home meal delivery.