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Invest in the future. Create a legacy. Secure Jewish continuity.

Becoming part of the Legacy Circle is your commitment to a planned gift, of any amount, to Tamarack Camps. Your donation to Tamarack Camps through a planned gift creates a lasting legacy and enables you to make a significant contribution to ensure a vibrant Detroit Jewish community.

Upon pledging, you become a member of the Tamarack Camps Legacy Circle. The gift is left in your estate and is realized upon your passing.

Together, we can continue to build and strengthen Jewish identity into the next millennium.

Your investment:

• Provides Scholarships 

Tamarack Camps allocates more nearly $900,000 annually in order to provide financial aid for nearly 30%  of campers. Your legacy commitment builds a sound scholarship fund ensuring the continuity of Jewish summer camp experiences for children and families in need.

• Enhances Programs
Building on strong and diverse programming, your Legacy commitment ensures excellence in Judaic, environmental, arts, sports, Israel, outdoor education, and specialty programs.

• Improves Facilities 
Your Legacy commitment advances major capital improvements.

Giving is easy! Many options are available:

• Bequest: A donation established through a will.

• Life Insurance: Name Tamarack Camps as a beneficiary. The premiums are tax-deductible.

• Charitable Gift Annuity: Provides you and/or your family with income for life. The remainder of the trust becomes the property of Tamarack Camps.

• IRA or Pension Plan: Provides future income to Tamarack Camps and may provide significant tax advantages.

For more information, please contact Lori Davidson Mertz, Director of Annual Giving at 248-227-7889