August is National Make-A-Will Month, a perfect time for busy listeners like yourself to consider the profound impact planned giving can have on organizations and causes you hold dear, like WRTI.
By carefully planning your gifts, you can ensure your support continues beyond your lifetime, leaving a legacy that reflects your passions and interests. This type of giving empowers you to make significant contributions that truly make a difference, whether by supporting educational programs or preserving the arts.
Through planned giving, you have the power to shape the future for generations of music lovers, ensuring that your contribution continues to inspire and engage for years to come. A powerful example of this impact is the generous legacy gift we received in 2020: The Irving and Jennie Pearl Shoer Family Endowment. This gift has profoundly enhanced our ability to provide music education opportunities to children in the Greater Philadelphia region and supported our efforts to build partnerships with local music organizations and schools, inspiring hope for the future of music education in our community.
Thanks to this legacy gift, over 1,400 children from the Greater Philadelphia area attended, played, or sang in a classical music performance this year alone. Collaborating with local schools and community partners has allowed us to reach students who might not have had the chance to experience or perform in these enriching activities.
"It has been incredible to see what an extraordinary impact one person can make by providing these opportunities for students who may not have had the chance to attend or perform in these performances otherwise," said Lydia Veilleux, WRTI's Education Outreach Manager.
Your will or estate plan can help shape the future. Your decision to include WRTI in your plans can ensure that quality music programming and experiences are available for future generations. Consider joining us and visit wrti.org/legacy for more information on how you can make a profound impact through your decision.