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"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." —Winston Churchill

The faithful support of people like you brought the Deaconess Abundant Life Communities from 1889 to the present. Generous, sacrificial givers like Mr. Charles Emerson in 1910 and many others since then have made it possible for Deaconess to bring creative, compassionate care forward into the 21st century. Our future is being created today by both the gift of time and resources from friends, residents and their families, employees, churches, local businesses, and other organizations. In each of our communities, we strive to nurture the mind, body, and spirit in an environment of dignity and respect for the lifelong contributions of our residents. Join us in this important work—your gift does make a difference!

There are many ways you can give to the Deaconess Abundant Life Communities:

Make a Cash Gift during our annual year end appeal or at a time convenient to you and be recognized as a member of one of our Giving Societies. Explore increasing it through a corporate match from your employer.

Cash Gift Donation/Remittance Coupon , Karen's Story

Honor a loved one on our Giving Tree with an engraved leaf.

Giving Tree Invitation Form

Make a Commemorative or Memorial Gift.

Belle's Love of the Outdoors Reflected in Memorial Gift

Create a Deaconess Charitable Gift Annuity and receive income from your gift! For a customized illustration of how a Deaconess charitable gift annuity can beneﬁt you, contact Dorene Glynn , our Development Director at 978-369-5151.

Evaluating Charitable Gift Annuities—An Example, Charitable Gift Annuity Rates, Janet's Story and a Personal Inquiry Form

Plan a Bequest to Deaconess in your will and become a Legacy Society member.

Legacy Society Form, Making a Bequest to Deaconess

Support Special Initiatives such as our campaign to develop Alzheimer’s programs at Rockridge and our Concord campus.

Esther's Story about the Power of Memorial Giving, Rockridge Report

Make a Major Gift and be recognized with naming rights in our new buildings. For details, contact Dorene Glynn, our Development Director at 978-369-5151.

Make a Gift of an Asset such as real estate, stocks, or life insurance. Please contact us so we can work with you directly.

Purchase the new Deaconess Cookbook!

Cookbook Reservation Form

Participate in a Special Event like the Deaconess Annual Golf Tournament in August.

Golf Tournament Brochure

Donate On-Line (under development).

You could also spend some time with our Director of Development exploring our Catalog of Giving Opportunities for matches between your interests and our dreams.

If you or your financial advisor would like additional information about ways you can make meaningful gifts to Deaconess as part of your current and long-term financial planning, please contact Dorene Glynn, Director of Development, at 978-369-5151 x370, or send her an email at dglynn@nedeaconess.org. You may also print our donation form and mail your gift to us at: Deaconess Development Office, 80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA 01742.

"We are so glad we got a Deaconess
charitable gift annuity." Mr. and Mrs. W.