We live in a wonderful, caring community. Now you can continue that tradition of caring with a gift to the United Way's Eternity Fund.

Eternity Fund Brochure and Form

The United Way Eternity Fund
The Eternity Fund is the permanent endowment fund of the United Way. When you make a donation to the Eternity Fund, the money is invested and the principal is preserved. Only the income earned is used to support essential services and programs, ensuring your gift will benefit future generations.

Assets of the Eternity Fund are professionally managed by the Community Foundation for Kingston & Area. 

How your gift can help your community and you
Each year, the investment income from the Eternity Fund provides grants to social service agencies and programs in our community, with a focus on new and emerging needs. Because only the income is used to fund these programs, your gift will ensure the United Way can continue to make long-range plans to improve the quality of life in our community. So whether the future brings economic hardship or a local care crisis, the United Way will be there to lend a helping hand.

How you can make a difference
There are many ways in which you can leave a lasting legacy through the Eternity Fund. You can make a cash gift, or a deferred gift such as a bequest in your will or a gift of a life insurance policy. A deferred gift using important tax benefits enables you to make a more significant contribution to your community.

Cash gift
Your cash gift to the Eternity Fund will make an immediate impact by increasing the fund's capital and providing needed funding now.

A bequest in your will
Making a bequest in your will is one of the easiest ways you can contribute to the Eternity Fund. You can leave a fixed amount of money, a particular asset or a portion of your estate.

A gift of life insurance
A gift of life insurance will allow you to leave your estate to your family and still invest in the future of your community. When you designate the Eternity Fund as the owner and beneficiary of either your new or existing life insurance policy, you will receive a charitable donation receipt for either the premiums paid or the cash surrender value.

Other gifts
You may also donate securities, real estate, or a charitable gift annuity to name just a few types of gifts.

Named Funds
You may wish to establish a Named Fund for an individual, corporation or group. A Named Fund can be established for all types of gifts.

We're here to help
We'd be pleased to meet with you or your professional advisor to discuss your gift and how you can make a lasting impact for generations to come.

Your gift to the Eternity Fund will ensure that United Way's tradition of caring continues -both today and forever - in this wonderful community we call home.

Why United Way
The United Way is the largest non-government funder of social services in our community. Your gift to the Eternity Fund will impact many lives through dozens of organizations and programs. We continuously monitor these programs and services to ensure that your investment in our community is managed responsibly and helps those most in need.

"I wanted to do something that would ensure my support of the United Way would continue, even when I'm gone. Leaving a bequest in my will was easy and straightforward and I feel good knowing that I am helping to shape the future of our community."
Mary (Peggy) Davidson