READY RESPONSE FUND!

Local United Way agencies rely on annual campaign revenue, operating reserves and select appeals for disasters or catastrophic events. Given the current state of the economy, annual campaigns are projected to decline, while needs continue to increase. The unpredictability of natural or man-made disasters creates a significant funding void for these United Way agencies.. Click HERE to read.

Foundation Elects 2011 Officers

Kenneth R. Scott - Chair
Norfolk Airport Authority (ret.)

Eric L. Fox - Vice Chair
UBS FInancial Services

Alvin Wall, CPA
Treasurer & Chair - Investment Committee
Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C.

Stanley L. Samuels
Chair - Professional Advisory Committee
Stanley L. Samuels, PLC

TRENDS & PHILANTHROPY

Giving USA 2010 Executive Summary


United Way of South Hampton Roads Foundation
2515 Walmer Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23513
Phone: 757-853-8500, ext: 106
Email: Marie Torrans - Managing Director and Charitable Gift Planning Office



A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

A Foundation For Tomorrow - What Will Be Your Legacy?

United Way Foundation Hampton Roads Professional Advisory CommitteeEach generation builds on the values of the preceding one.  Thus, it is imperative that our commitment to the United Way, its agencies and programs, and the whole concept of community impact fund-raising and program support, be extended into the future.  By remembering United Way in your will and estate plans, we can inspire and set the standard for future generations.  We connect with the future, for the future of our community.

A gift to the United Way through your will serves to preserve your generous spirit forever.  There is a place for every charitable desire and you can make it happen.  As a United Way supporter and volunteer over the past 30 years, I have observed people stepping forward with confidence and commitment, when they plan to leave a legacy. 

Please join me in making a difference for the families we serve, our community and the causes for which we deeply care through a gift to United Way in your will or through your estate plan.  Together, we will create a legacy for generations to come.

Kenneth R. Scott
Executive Director (ret.)
Norfolk Airport Authority

The United Way of South Hampton Roads

United Way of SOuth Hampton RoadsUnited Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all.  Our focus is on Education, Financial stability, and Health—building blocks for a good quality of life.
We recruit the people and organizations from the community who bring the passion, expertise and resources necessary to get things done.  We invite you to be a part of the change.

Inside Philanthropy

Inside Philanthropy, a publication of Philanthropy Journal, is a blog on philanthropy and nonprofit news and issues.

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UNITED WAY FOUNDATION 2010 ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT

The confluence of several economic events resulted in an ever increasing need of services in the Hampton Roads region. Formerly positioned as “safety net” providers, United Way agencies are now serving as a first resource. Non-profit agency budgets confronted funding shortfalls and service capacities were stretched as requests for human care services steadily increased. Thus, the task became even more vital. While maintaining a focus on three primary areas of attention—agency affiliates, fund growth and benchmarking—the foundation provided a support link to the primary service areas of Education, Financial Stability and Health.

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES: Good for You and Good for Charity

If you want to help charities and promote philanthropy, and you want to protect your income also, a charitable gift annuity will allow you to accomplish both objectives.

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Trends and Philanthropy

Americans gave $303.75 billion to charity in 2009—down from a revised total of $315.08 for 2008. The -3.6% decline adjusted to factor in price deflation was 3.2%. By contrast, Americans gave a record $306 billion to charity in 2007. The 3.9% increase was far less than the 10% and 13% increases in 2004 and 2005. However, when adjusted for inflation, 2007 giving reflected a 1% gain.

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UNITED AND MAKING IT HAPPEN: EDUCATION, HEALTH AND INCOME

The United Way Foundation supports the three strategic impact areas of United Way: education, health and income.Through the United Way’s community building initiatives which embrace collaborations and partnerships with public and private community agencies and organizations, the foundation and United Way maximize resources, create greater impact and attain positive outcomes for the betterment of our community.

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CHARITABLE CoNTRIBUTIONS FROM YOUR IRA

Congressional legislation extends through 2011 a provision that allows seniors who are 70½ or older to donate up to $100,000 from their IRA to charity..

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Hampton Roads Unioted Way Foundation

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES

Timely Gifts That May Be Right For You!

United Way Charitable Gift Annuity
Charitable gift annuities: a gift for the times?

If you are at least 60 years old, you can use an underperforming asset (such as certain securities) to increase your income and get a substantial charitable tax deduction. And, you get to determine where your charitable gift will go. Please note that the charitable deduction in this illustration is based on te IRS discount rate so it will vary, but the annuity is based on age.

We encourage you to consult your professional advisor on the tax benefits for your personal circumstances.

We welcome confidential discussions with you and/or your advisor about your specific interests. Contact Marie Torrans at 757-853-8500, ext: 106 or mtorrans@unitedwayshr.org

For more information on Charitable Gift Annuities, visit this link: American Council on Charitable Gift Annuities.