Legacy Giving

Leave a Legacy of Hope

When you include Bridgeport Rescue Mission in your legacy plans, you help ensure that future generations will continue to find hope, healing, and a path forward.

Legacy gifts make it possible for us to serve men, women, and families facing hunger, homelessness, and addiction—long into the future. Your generosity becomes part of a lasting story of compassion, restoration, and faith.

By planning today, you can create a legacy that continues expanding hope and rebuilding lives for years to come.

Why Legacy Giving Matters

For more than three decades, Bridgeport Rescue Mission has walked alongside neighbors in their most difficult moments. Legacy gifts help sustain this mission for the future—ensuring that food, safe housing, recovery support, and compassionate care remain available to those who need them most.

A legacy gift is a powerful way to:

  • Extend your values and faith to future generations
  • Make a lasting impact in the lives of those in need
  • Support the long-term stability of Bridgeport Rescue Mission
  • Leave a meaningful mark on the community you care about

No matter the size of the gift, your legacy can change lives.

Ways to Leave a Legacy

There are several ways to include Bridgeport Rescue Mission in your long-term plans.

Include BRM in Your Will or Trust

One of the most common ways to leave a legacy gift is by including Bridgeport Rescue Mission in your will or estate plan.

Beneficiary Designations

You can name Bridgeport Rescue Mission as a beneficiary of:

  • Retirement accounts
  • Life insurance policies
  • Donor-advised funds
  • Investment accounts

Charitable Gift Options

Some donors choose to create gifts that provide income during their lifetime while supporting the mission in the future.

Your financial advisor or estate planning professional can help determine the best option for you and your family.

The Impact of Your Legacy

Legacy gifts help ensure that the mission continues to grow and reach those who need it most.

Your planned gift can help:

  • Provide meals for families facing hunger
  • Offer safe housing for men, women, and mothers with children
  • Support addiction recovery programs that restore lives
  • Expand outreach programs across our community

Through legacy giving, your compassion will continue transforming lives long after today.

Let's Start the Conversation

Planning a legacy gift is a meaningful decision, and we would be honored to speak with you confidentially about your intentions and options.

If you are considering including Bridgeport Rescue Mission in your estate plans—or would simply like to learn more—we are here to help.

Contact us to learn more about legacy giving.

Jean Correa
Director of Finance & Operations
C: 203-224-8513
[email protected]

Laurie Molner 
Director of Development
O:  203-333-4087 ext. 128
[email protected]

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