You can remember Berks Counseling Center,Inc. (BCC) in many ways. One of the most beneficial is to include BCC in your financial planning.

Berks Counseling Center is dependent upon the generosity of alumni, friends and the community to support the services provided. BCC strives to help the less fortunate through counseling, housing and other social services.

Your gift would allow this Agency to continue its mission for many years to come. How can you help?



Other options:

OUTRIGHT GIFTS

Outright gifts can make an immediate and dramatic impact on vital areas of need such as new facilities, renovation projects and goods such as home furnishings and clothing.These deductible donations may be made to support the programs and services of Berks Counseling Center.

GIFTS OF SECURITIES

The giving of stocks, bonds and mutual funds provides an opportunity for you to save taxes twice and do something meaningful in the process. You can receive an immediate tax benefit and also avoid capital gains tax on appreciation.

GIFTS OF REAL ESTATE

A gift of real estate to Berks Counseling Center can provide benefits for both you and the agency Berks Counseling Center provides transitional housing and affordable permanent housing. Thus the acquisition of housing is always a need to the organization. You will need to have your gift appraised by an independent appraiser to determine the value of your donations. Also, please consult with BCC to make sure gift is appropriate to the needs of the agency.

GIFTS OF LIFE INSURANCE

A paid-up policy or a policy on which premiums remained to be paid may be assigned irrevocably to Berks Counseling Center. Berks Counseling Center may be named as primary, secondary or contingent beneficiary, but the donor retains ownership of the policy. The dividends of a participatory policy may be assigned to Berks Counseling Center.

WILLS AND BEQUESTS

A bequest for the benefit of Berks Counseling Center can be included in the body of your will, or through a codicil (an amendment to your will), or your revocable living trust. Please use BCC’s legal name of Berks Counseling Center,Inc. when naming us as a beneficiary. You may also designate how your bequest should be used.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many corporations and businesses in our local area have a matching gift program. Through these programs an employer’s gift can matched one-to-one, two-to-one, or in some cases three-to-one. This is a great way to increase the value of your gift. Obtain a matching gift form from your human resources office and send the completed form to us along with your gift.

For further information regarding the fundraising efforts of Berks Counseling Center,Inc. please contact Frances Malley, Executive Director, at 610-373-4281

Berks Counseling Center, Inc. is a registered 501(c)3, non-profit, charitable organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling, toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.