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Live your Dream Endowment Fund

Why This Fund Was Established

As an avid community supporter, Shelley strongly believes that every person has an opportunity to do their part in making their community a better place to live. And that is why she partnered up with the Durham Community Foundation. This partnership exposed her to organizations and initiatives that are not well known but create a positive and lasting impact.

This also helped answer the big question: “How can I/we make decisions today about where my/our philanthropy dollars should be spent many years from now?” Not knowing what the needs of the community will be in 25 -50 years from now can make the contributions we make today irrelevant in the future.

Through this partnership, the dedicated funds will always address current community needs. Community experts will be working with the Durham Foundation to best position the contributions and make sure that the donations have the most impact.

How You Can Support the Fund
If you are looking at ways to support your community and wish for your gift to be preserved and used long after you are gone, creating a legacy and making a statement about what is important to you, then this named Endowment fund is for you.

By contributing, you will receive a deep sense of satisfaction in setting up a fund that will last forever, making a permanent imprint in our future. You will receive an immediate donation receipt for all contributions made to endowment(s) during your lifetime. Additionally, your estate receives a donation receipt for an endowment established and funded through your will.