Give Voice to Your Legacy
August is Make A Will Month!
St. Augustine Community Chorus: Give Voice to Your Legacy
Just as a chorus relies on the unique voices of each member to create a rich and lasting harmony, the St. Augustine Community Chorus is built on the passion and support of our community. We are more than just a group of singers; we are a family dedicated to the power of music and its ability to bring people together.
Our Encore Society is for those who share this vision and want to ensure that our music continues to resonate for generations to come. They are our most dedicated patrons, committed to preserving the art of choral music by including the St. Augustine Community Chorus in their will or estate plan.
These individuals understand that a single voice, a single gesture of support, can create a powerful legacy. Together, they help us continue our mission of enriching the lives of both our performers and our audiences. With their generosity, we can continue to produce inspiring performances, fund educational outreach, and ensure the chorus remains a vibrant part of the St. Augustine community for years to come.
How to Join the Encore Society
Joining the Encore Society is as simple as adding your voice to our chorus. By making a planned gift, you can help us sustain our mission while also potentially enjoying personal financial benefits.
One simple option is to leave a gift to the St. Augustine Community Chorus in your will, also known as a bequest. Other gift options, such as a charitable gift annuity or a charitable trust, can provide you with current and future financial benefits.
Just as a beautiful piece of music is created one note at a time, your planned gift can build a lasting legacy that will keep the music playing for many years to come.
What's a good first step for you to learn more about joining the Encore Society?
How It Works
Include a gift to the St. Augustine Community Chorus in your will or trust.
Your bequest will support the overall mission of the St. Augustine Community Chorus.
Indicate that you would like a percentage of the balance remaining in your estate or trust, or indicate a specific amount.
Tell us about your gift so we may celebrate your generosity now.
Sample Bequest Language
The following are examples of how to indicate a general or undesignated gift to the St. Augustine Community Chorus:*
Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate
"I give, devise, and bequeath to the St. Augustine Community Chorus, Inc. TAX I.D. #59-2763146, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. The St. Augustine Community Chorus may be contacted through the organization’s website or via postal mail , P.O. Box 4159, St. Augustine, FL, 32085."
Sample Bequest of Specific Amount
"I give, devise, and bequeath $_____ to the St. Augustine Community Chorus, Inc. TAX I.D. #59-2763146. The St. Augustine Community Chorus may be contacted through the organization’s website or via postal mail , P.O. Box 4159, St. Augustine, FL, 32085."
*These are merely suggestions as to content and should be written or adapted by legal counsel to fit the contributor's individual situation.
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