GIFTS OF CASH/STOCK Cash: Gifts by cash or check are always welcome; however, before you give a gift of cash, please consider other assets you could contribute which might offer you larger tax savings.
	Stocks: One of the most powerful ways to leverage your gift to the Club is by making a gift of appreciated stock. With a gift of stock that has been owned for more than a year, you can deduct its full fair market value as a charitable contribution, and avoid paying tax on any capital gain .   BEQUESTS When you include the Club in your will, you help provide a legacy for all children at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club while saving your heirs estate taxes. You may make a bequest as an outright dollar amount, a described property, or a percentage of your residuary estate. Additionally, contingent bequests can be made to provide first for family or friends and to benefit the club only if the named beneficiaries pre-decease the person making the will.   SPONSORSHIP Your company, foundation or family can sponsor a fundraising event, our newsletter (mailed to over 2,500 member families), our website, or a program. Contact Clare Mahoney clare@wakemanclub.com  for more information at (203) 259-4805.   MATCHING GIFTS Does your place of employment have a Matching Gifts Program? Contact your HR department and see if your company or firm can double—or even triple—your donation! This is a great way to increase the value of your gift. If your company offers this program, please forward the necessary paperwork to Clare Mahoney to complete.   JOIN OUR MAILING LIST  Email clare@wakemanclub.com and ask to join our mailing list to receive newsletters and all other updates throughout the year. Click here to view our 2008 Annual Appeal brochure.