1967 Circle

A Legacy Giving Program

The 1967 Circle honors and commemorates individuals who have committed to making a Legacy Gift for Valley Hope through their Will or Estate Plan. These generous gifts perpetuate Valley Hope and its longterm future as a life-affirming nonprofit organization.

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Why Legacy Giving?

There are many compelling reasons to include Valley Hope in your Will or Estate Plan.

These gifts can help you achieve your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals.

Mutual Benefits

Insight into Valley Hope’s advancement
Join a community investing in Valley Hope’s future
Leave a lasting legacy of generosity

Financial Benefits

Establish a plan for your assets
Reduce the taxable value of your estate
Potentially eliminate inheritance tax

*Please consult your financial planner, accountant, and/or attorney regarding any tax or financial benefits.

Philanthropic Benefits

Tailor your giving to align with your values
Make a more significant impact than you thought possible
Position Valley Hope for long-term success

“My father, Bill (in this photo), was Valley Hope's first counselor, and my mother, Elaine, was the Business Manager. Planning our family's gift through the 1967 Circle allows us the privilege of affirming their legacy of sobriety and service through the Valley Hope community.”

Mark & Ann Knackendoffel

Next Steps The Impact of a Legacy

Next Steps

For information regarding legacy giving, please contact Megan O’Connor, Valley Hope Foundation Executive Director, at 785-877-4483 or [email protected] or click here to fill out the contact form.
Seek advice of your financial or legal advisor.
If you include Valley Hope in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal Name: Valley Hope Association Foundation

Address:
P.O Box 59
103 S Wabash Ave
Norton, KS 67654
Federal Tax ID Number: 48-1236586

The Impact of a Legacy

Larry D. Wedel, deeply passionate about our mission, had directed his executors to leave the bulk of his estate to Valley Hope. His wish was to build a Valley Hope treatment center in his hometown of Moundridge, KS.

Soon after, plans were developed bringing Larry’s $4 Million Legacy Gift to life. The Valley Hope of Moundridge, Larry D. Wedel Recovery Center opened in 2010 and has helped more than 10,000 patients and their loved ones. Over 20 years later, Larry’s legacy continues to be a beacon of hope to many in south central Kansas.

Larry had no way of knowing how many families would be affected by his gift; because of his generosity, his legacy lives on every day in the lives of the patients we serve.

The 1967 Circle allows those connected to Valley Hope to fulfill the promise of hope for future generations. Gifts of every size have the ability to change lives, inspire hope, and propel the circle of recovery.

Thank you to our 39 Charter Members and 30 Legacy Members who have joined the 1967 Circle since its inception in 2019.

For many, a Legacy Gift opens new pathways, allowing a deeper connection to our mission. Legacy gifts have a transformative impact on our mission, our staff, and the communities we serve.