Leave a Legacy of Hope

At Shelter KC, we believe that your story doesn’t end with your lifetime. Through planned giving, you can extend your faith, values, and compassion far beyond today. Your gift can provide meals, recovery, housing, and hope for the men and women who come through our doors long into the future.

Planned giving is more than a financial transaction. It’s a ministry of legacy. A declaration of hope. A gift that reflects your deepest values.

Ways to Give

There are many ways you can leave a legacy of compassion. Some of the most common planned gifts include:

• Bequests – A gift made through your will or trust. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a portion of what remains after your loved ones are provided for.

• Beneficiary Designations – Naming Shelter KC as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy, retirement plan, or donor-advised fund.

• Charitable Gift Annuities – A gift that pays you income for life and supports Shelter KC when you no longer need it.

• Gifts of Stock or Real Estate – Appreciated assets can be used to make a lasting impact while potentially reducing taxes.

• Memorial or Tribute Gifts – Make a planned gift in honor of a loved one whose legacy aligns with your values.

Why It Matters

Every planned gift—large or small—supports our Christ-centered mission to shelter the homeless, restore the broken, and help people discover new life in Christ.When you include Shelter KC in your estate plans, you become part of a special community of legacy givers who are building a future filled with hope.

The Legacy of Hope Society

We invite all those who have made a planned gift to join our Legacy of Hope Society—a community of faithful supporters who have committed to transforming lives through long-term generosity. As a member, you’ll receive:

• Special invitations to ministry events
• Annual updates about your gift’s impact
• Opportunities to share your story (if desired)
• Recognition (or anonymity) according to your wishes

Let us know you’ve included Shelter KC in your will (form or email).

Payroll Giving & Workplace Contributions

Shelter KC is eligible to receive workplace giving contributions through the following programs:

• United Way Donor Choice Program
  Federal E.I.N.: 43-1287029
• Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)
  Agency Code: 90936

Thank you for supporting Shelter KC through your employer’s payroll deduction program!

We’re Here to Help

We know that planned giving can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We're happy to talk with you or your advisor confidentially and without pressure. We’ll help you explore options that reflect your values and meet your needs.

Alisha Roberts, Donor Relations

(816) 421-7643 ext. 134

ARoberts@shelterkc.org