Giving later and now: Make an impact even before your legacy gift
According to the 2023 Giving USA Report released in June 2024, charitable bequests, totalling nearly $43 billion, are up 4.8% over the previous year, keeping pace with inflation. This extraordinary generosity signals the possibility of tremendous impact in our...
The Taylor Family Legacy: Education, Perseverance, and Paying it Forward
One scholarship can change the future for many When Roz Taylor received a Brouse Scholarship in the mid-1970s, it was a crucial stepping stone toward the completion of her education and the launch of a successful career. Decades later she would pay it forward by...
From Migrant Roots to Educational Impact: Dora Buchner honors her husband’s memory by supporting the next generation
Jim and Dora Buchner were long-time Whittier residents, but vacationing in the Coachella Valley grew into a deep connection to the community. For years, the couple spent weekends and holidays in the desert, becoming active participants in their church and the Italian...
