5% Invested Forever: Leaving A Legacy For Your Community

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If everyone designates just 5% of their assets for the community, nearly $12 million would be retained for the benefit of Jackson County residents over the next 10 years.

Once these assets leave our county, they are gone forever.

However, once a portion is endowed with the community foundation, it will remain here forever.

The Foundation partners with individuals and their professional advisors to share insights about community needs.

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