Fishtown Forever
How do you make Fishtown's future part of your own?
The Soul of Leland
Janice Ball Fisher left a legacy gift to Fishtown because she and her husband, John W. Fisher, “never completely left Fishtown and Leland.”
Read Her StorySpeaking to History
Nancy and Craig Miller have put Fishtown in their plans because it’s often easier to give through a legacy gift than out of annual income.
Read Their StoryFishtown in 750 Years
Berkley and Nancy Duck have included a bequest to Fishtown Preservation in their estate plan because they want Fishtown to remain strong far into the future.
Read MorePlanning a Gift for (Probably Much) Later
38. 68. 80. What's special about these numbers? These are the ages, on average, when we stop for a moment to plan for the future. As you've noticed already, these ages coincide with major life events: children, retirement, getting our affairs in order. Births, marriage, travel, health —any or all of these may prompt us to pause for a few moments and make some plans.
You may be reading this because you are at or near a major event in your own life. We've assembled some information to help you in making your plans. This website should not be the only source you consult, of course, but we hope this will give you some guidance about where to begin.
Getting Started
These articles will help you to get started on planning for your future and for Fishtown’s.