Join the James Couzens Heritage Society
Make a lasting impact on children and families for generations to come. By including The Children’s Center in your estate plans, you can create a legacy of hope, stability, and opportunity that will continue beyond your lifetime.
Becoming a member of the James Couzens Heritage Society is a meaningful way to ensure children and families continue to thrive. Named in honor of James Couzens, a former U.S. Senator and the visionary founder of The Children’s Center, this society honors those who leave a legacy through planned gifts. Your commitment, large or small, will carry on your legacy by helping sustain hope, stability, and opportunity for generations to come.
Learn How to Get Started – Contact Our Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@thechildrenscenter.com
Ways to Give
A bequest is simply a gift made through your will or trust and is one of the easiest ways to include The Children’s Center in your estate plan.
Your gift can be a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.
Example wording: “I give $100,000 to The Children’s Center of Wayne County to support children and families in need.”
Support children and families through retirement plans, life insurance policies, or annuities by naming The Children’s Center as a beneficiary.
This is an easy way to give, avoids probate court, and does not require updating your will.
If you’re 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
This allows you to support children and families while maximizing your impact and minimizing taxes.
Why Your Legacy Matters
A planned gift can transform a child’s life. Your foresight provides:
Your gift today becomes hope for tomorrow.
Contact our Team Today:
Email: philanthropy@thechildrenscenter.com
Phone: 313-960-6261
