Planned giving can often seem intimidating or assumed to be “only” for people of a certain age or income. But planned giving encompasses a wide variety of giving vehicles that can provide flexibility for donors of any age and income. Recently we spoke to two donors, Melissa and Pat, [...]
More than two decades is an incredible length of time to dedicate to any project or passion. That's the commitment former board and advisory member Connie Gigax invested with Second Helpings, where she was initially introduced to the project by co-founder Chef Kristen Kienker when the organization was little [...]
The year 1998 holds special significance for longtime Second Helpings volunteers and donors Uma Kuchibhotla and Muppalla Sukumar. That was the year Second Helpings was founded, and it was also the year Sukumar moved to Indianapolis to work for Eli Lilly and Company. Ten years later, in addition to her [...]
For many retirees, an individual retirement account (IRA) is an important income source. These accounts are similar to a 401(k) but do not require an employer sponsor. These accounts can have a variety of advantages – if you are 70 1/2 you can make charitable donations directly from your [...]