25 Stories for 25 Years
Whether dedicated volunteers, staff members, or annual donors, many individuals and families have certain nonprofit organizations that are close to their hearts. By partnering with the Community Giving Foundation, donors can establish a long-term fund that will support the missions and grassroots work of these organizations annually. This is particularly common for donors like the Spaide Family, who set up a charitable fund through their estate plan to give back in perpetuity.
The Spaide Family were active participants in local community life in the Nescopeck and Orangeville areas for many years. Drue was a long-term member of the Nescopeck Fire Company and Orangeville United Church, where his wife served on the consistory board and as church treasurer. Betty was a passionate and committed volunteer for the American Red Cross blood drive, Berwick YMCA, and Orangeville Public Library. To carry on their heart for community giving and the legacy they left with each of these organizations, Drue and Betty Spaide created a designated fund through an estate gift to benefit local nonprofits after their death. Because of their planned gift, the Spaides will continue to positively impact these communities forever.
"Betty was a dedicated champion of the Orangeville Library's mission as a board member and frequent volunteer. The Spaides have been truly generous to us over the years, and we are honored to be included as an annual recipient from their fund to carry out our work with the community long into the future." (Pam Simpson, Librarian, Orangeville Public Library)