May is Leave a Legacy Month
What moves me most about legacy gifts is that they quietly say: I may not be here someday, but I still want to help.
One of my favorite movie quotes has always been, “Everything we do in life echoes into eternity.” It resonates with me because, at its core, it speaks to the importance of choosing to do what is right, treating people with compassion, and recognizing that even small acts of good can have a lasting impact far beyond ourselves – especially when those acts of kindness help people we may never personally see.
At CRC, we experience those echoes every day.
Sometimes they look like a family finding stability after months of uncertainty. Sometimes they look like a senior receiving groceries with dignity. Sometimes they look like a survivor of domestic violence finally feeling safe enough to begin healing.
These moments are made possible because someone chose to care about a person they may never meet.
I find myself thinking about the generations of donors, volunteers, advocates, and community members who helped build CRC into what it is today. Since 1979, people have chosen to invest not only in immediate needs, but in the kind of community they hoped would exist long after them – one where neighbors care for one another and where everyone is safe, seen, and valued.
This is the heart of legacy giving.
Planned gifts are deeply personal. They are not simply financial decisions; they are reflections of values, hopes, and the kind of impact we want our lives to leave behind. Including CRC in a will, trust, or estate plan is a meaningful way to ensure future generations continue to find healthy food, stable homes, safe relationships, and compassionate support during life’s hardest moments.
If CRC has been meaningful to you, I hope you’ll consider including CRC in your plans. And if you have already done so, please know how deeply grateful we are. Your generosity will continue creating hope and dignity for many tomorrows to come.
