The Handicapped Development Center needs the support of others to ensure its programs and services are available for many people with disabilities for years to come. Through our 37 years of existence, we have come to realize how fortunate we are to have the trust of the community. We have worked hard for this important partnership and we pledge to continue being good stewards of your gifts.

Your gifts will be used to:

• Reduce the waiting list for services, which in some programs can be as long as 5 years.
• Meet specialized equipment needs like wheelchairs and communication devices.
• Enhance staff development and training so employees can continually improve their skills and provide the highest quality services possible.
• Reduce debt, particularly at the HDC Residential Center which was constructed in 1986 with a conventional bank loan.
• Diversify financial support, so we can reduce our dependency on government funds.

The HDC Endowment Fund was established to ensure that people with disabilities will continue to have opportunities to achieve for many years in the future through the Handicapped Development Center. Gifts to support the Endowment Fund can be made in several ways:

• Gifts of Cash
  Gifts of cash are always welcome. If your company has a matching gift program, simply enclose the form along with your check.
• Gifts of Real Estate
  HDC accepts gifts of homes, farms, and lots under certain stipulations.
• Life Insurance
  Several options are available when gifting life insurance. You can:
• Purchase a new policy or donate one you currently own
• Name HDC as the beneficiary to a policy
• Assign ownership of a life insurance policy to HDC
• Bequests
  Leaving a legacy through your will offers many options, such as:
• Specifying a specific amount of money
• Leaving a specific piece of property (a house, jewelry, collections, etc.)
• Designating a percentage or fraction of the estate
• Leaving a residual bequest after all other bequests are satisfied.
• Gifts of Stock
  You can transfer stock to the Center through a simple form available in the Development Office.

For further information on planned giving, click here to go to the Leave a Legacy website.

For more information on how to support HDC, contact Carol M. Foster, Director of Development at 563-391-4834 or click here for e-mail.