The Area Agency on Aging helps seniors and persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and community for as long as possible.

If you place a high value on quality of life and providing choice and access to services for seniors and persons with disabilities in your community, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the Area Agency on Aging.

 Click the DONATE button to contribute to the Area Agency on Aging using your credit card or PayPal account.  

If you would like to make a donation in memory or in honor of someone, click here for a Donation in Memory Form

Checks may be mailed to: Area Agency on Aging, 2900 Lakeview Ave., St. Joseph, MI 49085 Thank you!

For more information about the Area Agency on Aging, or to find out about how to include the Agency in your estate planning please email or call our Development Office at 269-983-0177 or toll-free at 800-442-2803.

Thank you!

Making a Difference

The Area Agency on Aging relies on community support to help provide vital services to seniors and adults with disabilities.  A donation to the Agency is a gift of hope, compassion and friendship. Here are some ways you can Make A Difference:

Memorial

Make a gift in memory of a loved one, friend, relative or colleague.   A memorial card will be sent to the family or friends recognizing your contribution. Click here for a printable Donation in Memory Form .

Tribute

A gift in the name of someone special is a caring and significant way to honor a friend, relative or colleague or to recognize a special occasion such as an anniversary, birthday or retirement.  A card will be sent to the individual or family you are honoring.

General Donation

Make a general contribution to help improve the quality of life for older adults.

Planned Giving

IRA Charitable Rollover Extended  

Planned giving is a way for individuals to make a significant contribution to support services for seniors while receiving financial benefits now or in the future.   Some ways you can contribute through planned giving include:

• A gift included in your will or living trust
• A gift of retirement assets, such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's) or pension plans allow you to support the older population while eliminating taxes that may reduce your assets.
• Gifts of life insurance you may no longer need offer excellent tax benefits
• Appreciated stock

Please contact your estate planner or an attorney for appropriate legal planning.  Area Agency on Aging staff are available to work with you to determine how your gift could best meet the greatest need in the community and to identify recognition opportunities.