Legacy Giving

The Happiest Way to Live

By Mary J. Vogen

Nora first connected with Convoy of Hope when “We were watching a program about children who needed help,” she sponsored a Convoy Community Event in her town of Fresno, California. She also remembers Nora volunteered as a greeter that Christenson, “when day. “I was so blessed to see the Norman turned to me and said, needs of children met through ‘I can’t go to sleep tonight until Convoy of Hope,” she says. I respond to that.’” Nora, 84, is a member of the Nora and her late husband Hope Society and has a strong were busy entrepreneurs. They desire to pass on a legacy. bought a ranch and several marinas, all while enjoying “Money is just one way to their growing family. They gave give,” she insists. “For years generously to many different I’ve been asking God, ‘Let me charities, and Nora recalls see people like You see them.’” Norman’s sleep-challenged Nora believes good stewardship night as the impetus to their goes beyond giving funds to giving journey. include reaching out to others—

Consider Your Legacy by Asking:

1. What problem in the world keeps me up at night?

2. Which area(s) of Convoy of Hope am I deeply connected to?

3. Have I explored the best ways to make the most of my giving?

loving them more than you love yourself and knowing people around the world are truly brothers and sisters.

Years ago, Nora set up a Donor Advised Fund and a Charitable Remainder Trust to make the most of her giving. She has also named Convoy of Hope in her estate plan through a trust.

When asked about her greatest joy in giving, she responds, “Giving is the happiest way to live. We’ve realized that everything we have comes from God; it’s all about Him.”

Please email hopesociety@convoyofhope.org if you’d like to explore creative ways to maximize your giving.

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