Donor Stories

Judith Ann Brooks- A Life of Service
Judith Ann Brooks- A Life of Service
We hear about extraordinary people who dedicated their life to service. This is one of those stories: It is the story of Judith Ann Brooks whose life was filled with service and travel.
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There is no end to the good you can do.....
There is no end to the good you can do.....
Mark Fay was a husband, father, mentor and a great friend to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The retired Elizabeth Arden executive saw the big picture...
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Food Bank Staff Member Gives a Bequest
Food Bank Staff Member Gives a Bequest
One of ways Community Food Bank staff members show their commitment to ending hunger in Southern Arizona is by including the organization in their estate plans. One such person is Senior Vice President of Facilities, Joy Tucker.
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Dynamic Couple Focuses on Community Involvement
Dynamic Couple Focuses on Community Involvement
Newcomers Bill Astle and Karen Wiley have lived at their Dove Mountain home for less than a year. Both are retired professors from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, where they have a long history of volunteerism.
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Donor Impacts Tucson with Planned Gift
Donor Impacts Tucson with Planned Gift
Pauline Ennis lived in a good neighborhood. The homes, though not small, were not sprawling or extravagant. Homes were welcoming, yards were nicely manicured and neighbors knew each other.
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Local Business Owners Make Legacy Gift
Local Business Owners Make Legacy Gift
Bill and Rosy Edmonston relocated to Tucson from New York state in the early 1940s. Bill's tuberculosis forced the move that turned out to be a windfall for what was then the small community of Tucson.
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Alan Robertson Invests in Community
Alan Robertson Invests in Community
Before he retired to Tucson from Seattle ten years ago, Alan Robertson spent his time counseling others on their investments. Today he is still a savvy investor, but in community organizations.
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Lotte Reyersbach Leaves A Legacy
Lotte Reyersbach Leaves A Legacy
Lotte Reyersbach's support of the fight against hunger in Tucson goes back over ten years-longer than the Community Food Bank actually has recorded.
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Volunteer Plans Gift to Favorite Charities
Volunteer Plans Gift to Favorite Charities
Lynda Nash's days are incredibly full. Her time is shared among the Community Food Bank, Saguaro National Park East and Agua Caliente Park.
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Donor Cares for Family and for Southeastern Arizona
Donor Cares for Family and for Southeastern Arizona
Madeleine Roma Brault was active in her community. She gave, she volunteered and she cared. She was a deacon at a local church. She loved to travel and she loved her close-knit family.
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Donor Shares Her Wealth Locally
Donor Shares Her Wealth Locally
Confidence that gifts would be used wisely was one of the reasons Wilma Kuhr chose the Community Food Bank as one of seven beneficiaries for her charitable trust.
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"She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart." Paul & Carol's Story
"She was a beautiful lady with a beautiful heart." Paul & Carol's Story
Paul and Carol spent their whole marriage giving back: volunteering together at food banks and churches, preparing community meals and serving their neighbors.
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"We started thinking about our future" How Julie & Joe are making a difference
"We started thinking about our future" How Julie & Joe are making a difference
"Good food is the foundation for everything," says Julie.
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"Helping the food bank if a family tradition"- Honoring the lasting legacy of volunteers and donors
"Helping the food bank if a family tradition"- Honoring the lasting legacy of volunteers and donors
"Mom always knew that her own kids would be fed," says Eileen
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Tax-Free Sale
Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities.
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Sale and Unitrust
Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. Now, Gene and Carol are looking for a way to save taxes.
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The Retirement Unitrust
The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Property Turns Into Income
Property Turns Into Income
Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their children. After her spouse passed, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her home.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current Gifts
Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Leading for the Future
Leading for the Future
Luke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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