Legacy Giving: Create a Lasting Impact for Colorado Seniors

Across Colorado, thousands of seniors and veterans are facing challenges they never expected in their later years — rising housing costs, food insecurity, unsafe living conditions, and the growing risk of homelessness.

A legacy gift is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure these older adults are never forgotten. By dedicating a future gift from your estate, you help guarantee that seniors across our state can remain safe, supported, and connected long after today.

Your legacy becomes their lifeline.

What Is Legacy Giving?

Legacy giving — also known as planned giving — allows you to make a future contribution through your will or estate plan. These gifts cost nothing today, but they create powerful, long‑term support for the seniors and veterans who depend on Bright Leaf Seniors.

Many organizations use similar approaches, including bequests, real estate gifts, retirement assets, and life insurance designations.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

Bequests

Include Bright Leaf Seniors in your will or trust. You can designate:

A specific dollar amount
A percentage of your estate
Property, stocks, or other assets

Bequests are the most common and flexible form of legacy giving.

Real Estate or Land

You may choose to leave a home, rental property, land, or other real estate. These gifts can transform our ability to provide emergency home repairs, accessibility modifications, and stability for seniors statewide.

Vehicles

Cars, trucks, RVs, and other vehicles can be donated through your estate. These gifts help fund urgent needs like heating repairs, food assistance, and mobility support.

Life Insurance Policies

Name Bright Leaf Seniors as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy or donate an existing policy you no longer need. This is a simple way to make a significant impact without affecting your current finances.

Retirement Accounts

Designate Bright Leaf Seniors as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement plan. These gifts often carry tax advantages and can provide substantial support to seniors in crisis.

Why Your Legacy Matters

A legacy gift ensures that:

Seniors living without heat or running water get the help they need
Veterans on fixed incomes aren’t left behind
Older adults at risk of homelessness have a safety net
Families raising grandchildren can stay together
Colorado’s most vulnerable elders are protected for generations

Your future gift becomes a promise — that no senior will be left to struggle alone.

Let’s Build a Future of Dignity and Stability

If you’re considering a legacy gift, we would be honored to talk with you. Your generosity today creates hope for tomorrow.

Together, we can ensure Colorado seniors and veterans always have someone in their corner.

We’re Here to Help You Navigate the Process

Planning a future gift doesn’t have to feel complicated or overwhelming. At Bright Leaf Seniors, we take a different approach than many organizations — we walk with you through every step, at your pace, with clarity and compassion.

Whether you’re considering adding a simple bequest to your will, designating a retirement account, or exploring options like real estate or vehicle gifts, our team can help you understand what each choice means and how it aligns with your goals. We’ll explain the process in plain language, provide examples, and make sure you feel confident in every decision.

Legacy giving is deeply personal. You’re shaping a future where Colorado seniors and veterans are safe, supported, and never forgotten. Our role is to make that journey easy, meaningful, and tailored to you.

If you’re ready to explore future giving — or even if you’re just curious — we’re here to guide you with honesty, gratitude, and respect.