When you give to Charles E. Smith Life Communities, you help ensure that older adults receive compassionate care, dignity, and connection — today and for generations to come. Becoming part of our legacy giving society - Builders of the Future - helps you meet other generous individuals like you, who share your values. Click on the options below to learn more about why people give to support our cause.

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Builders of the Future

Builders of the Future society members have named CESLC as a beneficiary of a bequest, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy, bank or brokerage account or by establishing a charitable gift annuity.
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A Lasting Legacy

A planned gift to Charles E. Smith Life Communities is more than a donation—it is a powerful statement of your values and a lasting investment in the well-being of older adults.
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How Your Gift Helps

Planned gifts provide vital support for the many programs and services that make Charles E. Smith Life Communities a beacon of care and compassion.
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Inspiring Stories

Charles E. Smith Life Communities is grateful for the support provided by donors who have made planned gifts to our institution. Through their generosity, these individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the future of CESLC through gifts that have created meaningful legacies. Here are some of their stories.