Oasis impact on community motivates donors to give
Tom and Ann Stafford give to Oasis because they love the classes and want to ensure that tutoring thrives in their community.
Making regular gifts to Oasis is as easy as signing up for classes
Every time she registers for classes at Indianapolis Oasis, Barbara Bluiett makes a registration gift. It's an easy way to remember to keep supporting a program she loves.
Giving the gift of Oasis
By establishing an educational endowment fund, Elinor Spring-Mills is sharing Oasis with others.
Tom Henry volunteers and gives to Oasis because he loves what happens here
“One of the joys of giving is to be able to give back to an organization that I think is doing important work," says Tom Henry of Syracuse, NY. Oasis provides an avenue for older adults to keep learning in a friendly environment. It is an important part of who I am."
Life got better for Thelma Willis when she joined Oasis
“I can certainly say that my life has gotten better since becoming a member of Oasis,” says Thelma Willis of St. Louis, who donates to the Friends of Oasis campaign each year. “I have learned more about myself and how to keep my body and mind healthy.”
Sandra Nimitz Lawhon
“We all need to leave our world better than we found it and I can’t think of a better way to give back,” Sandra says. Sandra feels that seniors are the most neglected population. A generous current and legacy donor, Sandra has named San Diego Oasis in her will and in a charitable remainder trust.
Leaving a legacy with thanks
“Mom set the bar pretty high for engagement and activity after retirement,” says Gilda Garcia. “She told us, ‘These are the best years of my life.’" Carmen Garcia's family honored her memory with a gift to San Antonio Oasis.
Making Oasis a giving priority
“Oasis adds a lot of good to the community, and there are many who need these vital programs,” says Dick Priest. He and his wife Karen are including St. Louis Oasis in their wills.
Joyce Siegel supports Oasis to keep the momentum going
“I donate twice a year during each of the major fundraisers because I love Oasis,” says Joyce Siegel of Rockville, MD. “I see how phenomenally the programs have grown and I want this momentum to continue.”
Ricki Milne finds monthly giving a convenient way to support programs that can lead to pleasant surprises
“Every time a new catalog comes out, there are new things I want to try,” says Ricki Milne of Los Angeles. "I really appreciate all that Oasis has to offer. By giving monthly, I can give a little more."