Many people take out life insurance policies to ensure that their young and growing families are protected. Once their children are grown and financially independent, however, they find they have more life insurance than they currently need. If you have a life insurance policy that no longer suits your needs, consider donating it to The Arc Jacksonville. Simply contact your insurance provider, request a beneficiary designation form and designate The Arc Jacksonville as the beneficiary of your policy. If The Arc Jacksonville cashes in the policy, you will see firsthand how your gift helps The Arc Jacksonville continue our vital programs and services. And if the policy matures, the proceeds will help sustain those programs for future generations. Donor Benefits By donating your life insurance policy to The Arc Jacksonville, you will: receive a potential estate tax charitable deduction gain additional potential tax benefits: If we retain the policy to maturity, you can receive additional tax deductions by making annual gifts so The Arc Jacksonville can pay the premiums enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your gift will help The Arc Jacksonville empower and support individuals with intellectual and developmental differences ensure the sustainability of The Arc Jacksonville’s programs and services for future generations

A charitable bequest is one of the easiest ways to leave a gift to The Arc Jacksonville. With the help of an attorney, you can include language in your will or trust that leaves a gift to The Arc Jacksonville. You may also make a bequest using a beneficiary designation form. Types of bequests include: Percentage bequest: Designate a certain percentage of your estate to benefit The Arc Jacksonville Specific bequest: Make a gift of a specific dollar amount from your estate to The Arc Jacksonville Residual bequest: Designate the balance or residue of your estate as a gift to The Arc Jacksonville Donor Benefits By making a charitable bequest to The Arc Jacksonville, you will: enjoy full use of your assets during your lifetime while ensuring the sustainability of The Arc Jacksonville’s vital programs and services receive a potential estate tax charitable deduction reduce the tax burden on your loved ones

Monthly giving is hassle-free - your donation occurs automatically every month and you can change the amount or cancel anytime You make an impact all year long Circle of Giving members are recognized on our website You receive regular updates on the impact of their gift You're the first to know exciting news and about upcoming events

You can contribute an amount that makes the most sense for your budget You can start, change or cancel your gift at any time Gifts can be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) with your monthly gift withdrawn directly from your checking/savings account or by credit card You can make your gift by credit card or through directly from your checking or savings account You will receive a convenient annual giving receipt at the end of the year for tax purposes

FAQs Archive - Arc Jax

Q: Group Volunteer Opportunities

Host Club Arc (5-10 Volunteers) Club Arc is a Friday night social club featuring dancing and activities. Volunteers help with set-up, registration, serving at the café, running the DJ booth, and engaging with partygoers! Groups provide healthy snacks, drinks, and themed décor Host a Party (5+ Volunteers) Volunteers plan food and activities for a party with the theme of their choice (holiday, football watch party, etc.) Provide snacks/food, drinks, activities, and décor Host a Training (2-5 Volunteers) Does your group have a specialized skill? Host a training for residents in the areas of financial literacy, employment preparation, etc. Snacks and prizes are also welcome Provide printed materials and resources Beautification Project (5+ Volunteers) Help tend to our gardens, plant new vegetables, flowers and trees and assist with lmulching, painting and other property improvements Provide materials needed for the project (paint, plants, etc.) Recreational Project (5+ Volunteers) Organize a game day, host bingo, have a sports competition, or plan arts and crafts activities. Be creative! Provide the supplies needed for the project Additional Ways to Engage Donations such as gift cards, gift/prize bags are always needed and appreciated. Reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator to learn specific needs.

Q: Gifts of Retirement Assets

Retirement assets may also be designated as a gift to The Arc Jacksonville. You may choose to donate a percentage of your assets from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other-tax deferred plan. Simply complete a benefit designation form provided by your retirement plan custodian. By designating The Arc Jacksonville as beneficiary, we will benefit from the full value of your gift, because your IRA assets will not be taxed at your death. Donor Benefits By making a gift of retirement assets to The Arc Jacksonville, you will: receive a potential estate tax charitable deduction reduce the tax burden on your loved ones ensure the sustainability of The Arc Jacksonville’s programs and services for future generations

Q: Evan's Story - A Life Without Limits

When Evan was in elementary school, his parents wrote a life goal for their son, who was born with an unnamed genetic syndrome and multiple differences. “We set a goal that Evan would have an interesting life that included comfortable/safe housing, appropriate vocational and life skills training, meaningful employment and enjoyable leisure skills,” his mother, Kathy Gabriel, recalls. Now 30 years old, Evan has achieved all of these goals and more through the programs and support services of The Arc Jacksonville. After participating in The Arc Jacksonville’s Summer LIFE Program, Evan attended the University of North Florida through the On Campus Transition Program. “He loved being a college student—riding the bus to campus, attending classes, going to social events and learning independence,” Kathy says. Today, Evan works for Sodexo at the Mayo Clinic with support from The Arc Jacksonville’s job coach, returning home each day to The Arc Jacksonville Village, where he lives in his own apartment and enjoys socializing with his friends. “As parents of a child with differing abilities, we thought our son would live with us forever,” stepfather Don Gabriel says. “The Arc Jacksonville has enabled Evan to achieve his dream of living as an independent adult. He is free to make his own decisions and live a meaningful life without limits.”

Q: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change or cancel my monthly gift? Please contact Sara McMillan at 904.355.0155 or smcmillan@arcjacksonville.org When will my donation be charged? Your gift will be charged to your credit card, or deducted from your checking account, once you submit your first monthly gift and on the same day for the subsequent months. If you would like your gift to occur on a specific day of the month, please contact Sara McMillan to make your gift over the phone, or complete and mail in this form to: The Arc Jacksonville Attn: Circle of Giving 1050 North Davis Street Jacksonville, FL 32209