Using Your Will to Give to Mercy Home


"It has been our dream that Mercy Home's children  will come to know that God loves them and wants them to be happy," says Frank. "We wanted to let the boys and girls know that someone cares," Florence once said. "We treasure the satisfaction of knowing that children will continue to be helped after God calls us home."     
                                 -Frank and Florence Schleper
 
 

Your support and prayers mean the world to the children and to me. Because of friends like you, children's lives have literally been saved.

I pray that one day there will no longer be children who will need the safety and care of Mercy Home. Unfortunately, the number of children who need us will likely increase, not decrease, in the coming years.

That is why I ask you today to consider how you can also share in their future. By doing so, you can provide the next generation of needy children a way to receive a second chance at life. That second chance will enable them to find a safe haven in a loving family - their Mercy Home family.

By remembering Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in your Will, you will continue to live on through the lives of the children helped by your generosity. What a wonderful tribute to you!

Blessings,

 

Using the right words is important when you write or revise your Will. Should you decide to include Mercy Home in your Will, here is some suggested wording:

Percentage
"I give, devise and bequeath to The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy, Inc., 1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607, _____ % of my estate."

Dollar Amount
"I give to The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy, Inc.,
1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607,
$ ________."

Specific Property
"I give, devise and bequeath to The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy, Inc., 1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607, (describe the property)."

Residue of Estate
"All of the residue of my estate (or specify percentage) including real and personal property, I give, devise and bequeath to The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy, Inc., 1140 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60607."

Note: These examples are samples only and are not intended as legal advice for actual use. You should always consult with your attorney when preparing any legal document.

If you would like more information about how to remember Mercy Home in your will, to let us know you have already included, or plan to include, Mercy Home in your will, or for your free Will Preparation Kit, please contact Dan Pritchard in our Planned Giving Office at (800) 378-8266, or via e-mail at danpri@mercyhome.org.