FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Wisconsin Council of the BLind & Visually Impaired Annual White Cane Fund Drive

Today, approximately 91000 Wisconsin adults 20 years or older are blind or have substantial vision loss. Tomorrow, with increased life expectancy, this number will grow significantly. Sooner or later, vision loss will in some way touch the lives of everyone. At the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, we stand ready to help people with vision loss toward a better quality of life and greater independence. With contributions from our annual White Cane Fund Drive, we provide free to legally blind Wisconsin residents, the white canes which they use for mobility and to identify them as having significant vision loss. In 2000, we distributed 976 such canes. Read More..

GUIDE TO GIVING

Giving a Gift to the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired will make a measurable difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired...And it can help achieve your personal financial goals.

White Cane Fund

A unique way for people to provide a gift each year, ensuring the ongoing support of many programs to benefit people who are blind or visually impaired.

Matching Gifts

Many employers have "matching gift" programs through the personnel office. This is a great way to multiply the gift you make to WCB.

Designated Gifts

Gifts can be directed for a specific use. If there is a program, event or service that you appreciate or want identified with your name, give a designated gift to WCB.

Deferred Gifts

A commitment made today that results in a gift to benefit WCB at a future date. Many of these offer individuals the opportunity to make a gift and at the same time accomplish other personal financial goals. Bequests, trusts, insurance, appreciated securities, annuities, and pooled income funds are some examples of deferred giving.

Bequests

The most common and important of all deferred gifts is the bequest. If you are writing a will or adding a codicil to your will we recommend the following language:

"I hereby give, devise and bequeath to the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired a not-for-profit organization in Madison, Wisconsin, ___ percent of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate for the benefit of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired."

Individual Gifts

Legacy Circle

WCB has created a Legacy Circle: its purpose is to acknowledge and honor generous individuals who have taken steps to ensure the continued financial health of the Council. To learn more about the Legacy Circle click here.

WCB is also investigating the possibility of online contributions. The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired ensures our patrons privacy. We do not sell or supply our list of friends to anyone.

If you would like more information on supporting WCB please contact Gary Goyke at
1-800-783-5213 or locally in Madison at 608-255-116