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In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the organization is recognizing those in the community who choose to make provisions in their long-term financial plans and support future growth and sustainability of its programs for individuals and families affected by domestic violence

LADERA RANCH, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014Laura’s House, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence, while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse, is celebrating its 20th anniversary by inviting donors to leave a lasting legacy by making provisions for the organization in their long-term financial planning.

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Through Laura’s House Legacy Society, donors who make a future gift to Laura’s House in their will, through a bequest, or through life insurance, an annuity or trust arrangement, will be become members of an elite group of individuals who are committed to sustaining the programs and services that Laura’s House provides to the community, well into the future.

“The Laura’s House Legacy Society is designed to ensure that Laura’s House continues to be a prominent fixture in the Orange County community, providing much-needed resources for individuals and families who are building lives that are free of violence,” said Helen H. Timpe CFP® Wealth Advisor with Morgan Stanley and Laura’s House Board Member. “As Laura’s House celebrates its 20th anniversary, we are looking forward to expanding the group of individuals who have already made provisions for a future gift, to include even more donors who are committed to sustaining the future of the organization.”

“Laura’s House Legacy Society provides friends and donors with a wonderful opportunity to leave a charitable legacy,” said Jeff Swanson, Vice President of Philanthropic Services, OCCF. “These gifts not only ensure the future stability for the programs and services offered by Laura’s House, they meet the estate and planned giving needs of each individual donor.”

Margaret Bayston, CEO and Executive Director for Laura’s House said, “Since 1994, Laura’s House has been tremendously blessed by the generosity of the local community in providing the much-needed financial support that has enabled us to offer safe refuge, counseling and educational programs for those whose lives have been touched by domestic violence. While this support is necessary in maintaining our program excellence and expansion of programs and services, the long-term gifts made possible through Laura’s House Legacy Society will help us sustain our organization, so that future generations can continue to benefit from our programs and services.”

Laura’s House will be hosting a series of Legacy Salons this year, and upcoming dates will be posted at the Laura's House Website.

To become a member of Laura’s House Legacy Society, donors are offered a variety of options including the ability to make a deferred gift to Laura’s House through their will or trust or estate, name Laura’s House as a beneficiary to all or part of the proceeds from a retirement plan or life insurance policy, or make a gift of cash or publicly traded securities. Contributions from Laura’s Legacy Society members will be used to create endowment funds, which will serve as investment or savings accounts, the income from which, in whole or in part, may be applied to budgeted operations for Laura’s House in future years.

Those who become members of the Laura’s House Legacy Society, , will have their names prominently displayed on the Laura’s House Website, and receive invitations to annual recognition celebrations and other special events.

Donors who make a deferred gift for Laura’s House Legacy Society may, in some cases, experience certain tax and estate planning benefits. A specialist is available to discuss the various giving plans, and assist donors in meeting their financial needs and desires. Laura’s House also recommends that donors consult their own attorney or professional investment advisor prior to making an endowment gift.

For more information, visit the Laura’s House website at http://www.laurashouse.org or call the Laura’s House Development office at (949) 361-3775.

Connect with Laura’s House on social media to learn more about programs, services, upcoming events and more. You can reach us at:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LaurasHouseOC Twitter: www.twitter.com/Lauras_House Instagram: www.instagram.com/LaurasHouseOC

About Laura’s House

Since 1994, Laura’s House has provided residential shelter and support services to nearly 4,000 families, and counseling, life skills education and legal assistance to over 50,000 individuals. The mission of Laura’s House is to change the social beliefs, attitudes and the behaviors that perpetuate domestic violence while creating a safe space in which to empower individuals and families affected by abuse.

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