"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."
- Winston Churchill

The United Way Of Greater Waterbury sincerely thanks those individuals who have made a lasting and meaningful gift through estate planning.

1942 Society members are recognized for their future support made through beneficiary designations, wills, insurance policies, real estate, and other types of charitable giving methods. Our member’s vision is to provide a sustainable and alternate source of funds beyond their annual gift so they can support United Way for generations to come.

The United Way of Greater Waterbury has provided services to our community since 1942. While the specific challenges that face the Greater Waterbury area evolve with time, helping one another remains a constant and the commitment to investing in the community's future and enriching lives will always remain.

If you choose to include United Way in your plans, have not yet notified us that you have done so, or would like additional information, please contact us through the form or email/phone below so we may thank you and acknowledge your role in our 1942 Society.

See a complete list of 1942 Society members recognized in the most recent annual report.

Remembering The Past Helps Rebuild The Future

With so many planned giving options, it’s never been easier to help United Way plan to address future community needs.

Please consider sharing this suggested wording with your attorney or advisor:
"I, [name], of [city, state, zip], give, devise and bequeath to United Way of Greater Waterbury, doing business as United Way, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted use and purpose."
 

 

As you consider making a planned gift, select a gift plan that is best suited to your personal circumstances and wishes. As with any decision involving your estate plans, we urge you to seek the advice of professional counsel when considering a gift to United Way of Greater Waterbury. Popular giving plans include:

  • Bequest by Will
  • Life Insurance Gifts
  • Charitable Remainder Trusts
  • Charitable Lead Trust
  • Securities, Real Estate and Personal Property
  • IRA, Keogh and other pension gifts
  • Memorial Gifts
  • Outright Gift to Endowment
  • Living Trust
  • United Way Charitable Gift Annuity
  • UW Life™

 It’s in your power today to create a legacy for tomorrow. Visit: FreeWill.com/UnitedWay

1942 Society

The 1942 Society recognizes those individuals who have chosen to have a significant impact on the future of our community by arranging for a planned gift to United Way of Greater Waterbury. Complete the form below to notify us of your planned gift or to request additional information on planned giving opportunities.



Gifts:


Recognition

I/we welcome recognition of this gift as member(s) of the United Way of Greater Waterbury 1942 Society in the following name(s):

For more information on the 1942 Society and planned giving, contact United Way of Greater Waterbury President/CPO, Kristen Jacoby, MPH at [email protected] or (203)757-9855 x119

*United Way of Greater Waterbury is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN # 06-0646634. Please use this number to further identify us when making a planned gift.

Thank you for reaching out about planned giving! 

A member of the United Way team will be in contact with you shortly.

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