The Importance of Major Gifts

At Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., major gifts are essential in enabling us to provide compassionate, highquality care to our patients and their families. These significant contributions allow us to:

  • Expand and enhance our services and programs.
  • Invest in advanced medical equipment and technology.
  • Provide specialized training for our dedicated staff.
  • Improve our facilities to create a more comforting environment.

Ways to Make a Major Gift

There are several impactful ways to make a major gift:

  • Outright Gifts: Donate cash, securities, or other assets directly to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.
  • Planned Gifts: Include a gift in your will or trust, or designate Hospice as a beneficiary of your
  • retirement plan or life insurance policy.
  • Endowments: Establish or contribute to an endowment fund to ensure the sustainability of our
  • services for future generations.
  • Matching Gifts: Utilize your employer's matching gift program to double or even triple your donation.

Sample Bequest Language

To remember Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. in your will, you can use the following language: "I give and bequeath to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., a not-for-profit organization with its principal office located at 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, NY 13413, the sum of $______ (or _____ percent of my estate, or the following described property: _______________) for its general purposes (or for the specific
purpose of _______________)."

It is always recommended to consult with an attorney or financial advisor when drafting or updating a will to ensure your intentions are clearly expressed and legally binding. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Joanne Moskal, Chief Operating Officer, at 315-735-6484 or jmoskal@hospicecareinc.org.

We're Here to Help

We understand that making a major gift is a significant decision. If you, your financial advisor, or your attorney have any questions, please reach out to Joanne Moskal, Chief Operating Officer. Joanne can be reached at:

  • Phone: 315-735-6484
  • Email: jmoskal@hospicecareinc.org
Your generosity ensures that we can continue to provide exceptional care to those in need. Thank you for considering a major gift to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.