Create a Lasting Impact
The soul of a great organization lives in the people who nurture and sustain it.
Did you know there are creative ways to support CJE SeniorLife that allow you and your loved ones to benefit at the same time? These giving techniques are called planned or legacy gifts – thoughtful strategies that create win-win solutions for you and CJE. Your future gift helps strengthen CJE’s mission and vision for generations to come.
By joining the Heritage Society for Legacy Giving, you become part of a community dedicated to enriching lives well into the future.
Why Consider a Legacy Gift?
- Your gift of any size can be customized to fit your lifestyle, family, and financial goals.
- Most planned gifts offer favorable tax benefits.
- Every gift gives you the satisfaction of investing in CJE’s future.
Ways to Participate
You can make a gift that costs nothing during your lifetime. Everyone – regardless of age, wealth, or affiliation – has the ability to leave a legacy. Options include:
- Bequest in your will or trust
- Gift of life insurance
- Gift of IRA or pension funds
- Gift of cash or assets
- Charitable gift annuity
- Charitable remainder trust
You may indicate a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate, trust, or asset (such as an IRA or life insurance policy).
Benefits of Legacy Giving
- Your assets remain under your control during your lifetime.
- You can modify your gift if circumstances change.
- You can direct your gift to a specific purpose (please check with us to ensure your wishes can be honored).
Join the Heritage Society Today
Contact Lisa Weinstock, Director of Development, Lisa.Weinstock@cje.net or at 773.508.1025.
Already Included CJE in Your Plans?
If you’ve already made a legacy gift but haven’t notified us, please let us know so we can thank you and welcome you into the Heritage Society for Legacy Giving. Notify CJE >>>
Important Information
When considering a planned gift, please consult your legal and tax advisors. CJE SeniorLife is a qualified tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3):
- Legal Name: Council for Jewish Elderly dba CJE SeniorLife
- Tax ID: 36-2727597
- Address: 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: 773.508.1000
The CJE SeniorLife Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation’s Agency & Day School Endowment Program, ensuring that CJE SeniorLife and our sister Agencies/Day Schools have the necessary resources to meet community needs. All endowment commitments are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.
Every Legacy Gift Tells a Story
Members of our Heritage Society share a common vision: to ensure that older adults live with dignity, purpose, and connection for generations to come. Read their stories and consider joining this circle of generosity.
A Gift That Reflects My Values
“Having become a senior myself, I can fully appreciate what it means to reach that status. Life is still wonderful, it is good to be alive, but physically and sometimes mentally it can be difficult. It is important to be able to continue to live a meaningful life with dignity and continue to have the love and respect of family and friends. By including CJE in my estate plan I am hopeful that my legacy will permit others to live as I have with the love, care and respect they are entitled to and deserve.”
— Dennis C., Heritage Society Member
Honoring My Parents
“Both my husband’s mother and my own benefited greatly from CJE’s programs and services. Their later years were better because CJE was there for us. We wanted to honor their memory in a meaningful way, and this endowment helps ensure CJE’s work continues long after we’re gone. A legacy gift was the perfect way to say thank you and keep CJE’s spirit alive by helping others.”
— Vicki P., Heritage Society Member
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