Leave a Legacy:
Support Aging Well in Greenwich
At the Wallace Center, we believe that growing older should mean growing stronger — in connection, purpose and joy. You can help make that vision possible for generations to come by including the Friends of the Wallace Center in your Estate Plan.
Just like Mary Louise Wallace, whose transformative gift is now reimagining aging in Greenwich, your legacy can help create a vibrant, inclusive and meaningful future for older adults in our community.
Why Legacy Giving Matters
Legacy gifts — also known as planned or estate gifts — are lasting acts of generosity that provide vital, long-term support to the Wallace Center. These thoughtful contributions ensure we can grow, innovate and meet the evolving needs of older adults in our community for generations to come. Through your legacy, you become a permanent part of our mission — helping to build a future where every older adult can age with dignity, connection and purpose.
Expand Programs that Support Physical, Emotional & Social Wellness
Legacy gifts help sustain and grow the programs that matter most — from fitness classes and health screenings to art workshops, social events and peer support groups. These offerings foster resilience, reduce isolation and improve overall quality of life for older adults in our community.
Invest in Accessible, Welcoming Spaces for Older Adults
Your planned gift supports capital improvements that make our facilities safer, more inclusive and more inspiring. From wheelchair-accessible entrances to thoughtfully designed gathering spaces, your legacy ensures all older adults feel valued and welcome.
Launch New Evidence Based Initiatives for Healthy Aging
We are committed to innovation rooted in research. Legacy funding allows us to pilot and expand proven programs that promote cognitive health, disease prevention, independence and purposeful aging — tailored to the evolving needs of our older adult population.
Ensure No Older Adult Is Left Behind Due to Limited Resources
Your legacy gift helps eliminate barriers to participation. With your support, we can provide scholarships, transportation and financial assistance — ensuring that every older adult, regardless of income or circumstance, has access to connection, care and community.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
There are many flexible, tax-wise ways to make a planned gift. We highly recommend speaking with your financial advisor or estate attorney to determine the best option for you.
Lifetime Giving
Make a meaningful difference now by giving a Major Gift.
Life Insurance or Annuities
Designate The Wallace Center as a Policy Beneficiary.
Bequests
Include a gift to the Friends of the Wallace Center in your Will or Trust.
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a Grant or Legacy Designation.
IRA Charitable Rollovers
Name us as a beneficiary on your Retirement Plan.
Charitable Trusts
Provide lifetime income to your loved ones while supporting our mission.
Your Legacy, Your Impact
Every legacy gift — large or small — helps ensure that older adults in Greenwich can age with dignity, purpose and community. When you make a planned gift, you’re not only supporting today’s older adults… you're planting seeds for a better future for all older adults.
Let's Start the Conversation
If you’ve already included the Wallace Center in your plans — thank you!
If you’re thinking about it, we’d love to talk.