As we head into the season of gratitude, we are encouraged by your overwhelming generosity that produces tangible results for moms and babies across the Lehigh Valley, and beyond. Your support helped us welcome two new resident moms, celebrate a baby boom, and keep our outreach going strong. You strengthen the financial backbone that makes our daily work possible and inspires us to grow our capacity to serve even more families.
Because of you, our Programa Residencial is helping families plan long-term stability under the extended two-year model, as Beyond These Walls keeps 94 percent of former residents connected to support after they move out. Our Community Program provides 2,000+ appointments to deliver supplies, case management, and emergency help when it matters most.
To stay viable and impactful, we pursue a diversified approach to financial stability. Our team applies for a variety of local, state, and national grants while establishing creative opportunities for individual and corporate giving. We introduced customized Named Funds for legacy giving, expanded our Annual Business Sponsorships to align company values with community impact, and launched a Community Engagement Initiative to broaden awareness and invite more neighbors to volunteer, donate, and stay connected.
In October, our Board Treasurer, Eric Wiegand, hosted our first Coffee and Conversation session, a successful and engaging morning that began with a tour and concluded with an insightful discussion on meaningful ways to give while maximizing tax benefits.
- IRA Distributions: In 2025, donors age 70½ and older can transfer up to $108,000 directly from an IRA to a qualified charity. These Qualified Charitable Distributions can count toward your required minimum distribution and are tax-free.
- Donor-Advised Funds: When you contribute to a DAF, you receive an immediate tax deduction and can establish a distribution schedule that suits your giving timeline. Many donors bundle these gifts into a single tax year to exceed the standard deduction.
- Gifts of Appreciated Stock: Donating long-term appreciated securities can help you avoid capital gains tax while allowing a deduction for fair market value.
Looking ahead, we plan to offer additional Coffee and Conversation sessions in the new year, along with short, pre-recorded, topic content in a simple, friendly format. If you want to suggest a topic or would like to explore these funding options, please contact Wendy Wright at 484-894-2688 or wendy@caygalgonlifehouse.org.
Thank you for fueling compassionate, practical support for mothers and babies. Together, we are building stability today and hope for the years ahead.
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