As summer winds down, we all feel that familiar rush to check off the things we meant to do — squeeze in one last weekend getaway, visit the grandkids before school starts again. But there's one more item worth adding to your list, and it reaches far beyond a single season.
August is Make a Will Month, the perfect time to check off what truly matters most: creating your will and lasting change for neighbors in need. And here's the good news —it's easier than you think.
A promise of love that puts family first
A gift in your will to Lutheran World Relief is a powerful act of Christian stewardship — one that protects your loved ones and the causes you cherish while carrying your faith-driven values into the future.
And it never asks you to choose between the two. Family always comes first. Many faithful people leave the vast majority of their estate to loved ones and gift just a small percentage to causes they support. Yet that small portion can transform a life half a world away.
Those enduring gifts become lifesaving food for neighbors facing malnutrition, along with the training to grow nourishing crops through unpredictable weather. Families reeling from disaster find safe shelter, clean water, and build the resilience to face future uncertainties stronger.
Every gift, no matter the size, invests in a brighter future for someone who needs it. And it passes down something priceless to your family, your values of faith, generosity and love.
That's the beauty of planned giving: your family is cared for, and your compassion reaches farther than you ever imagined.
It's easier than you think
Many people put off writing or updating their will, believing it will be time-consuming, overwhelming or intimidating. It doesn't have to be. Our free online tool guides you through one simple question at a time. In as little as 20 minutes, you can have a legal will ready to print and sign. Just clear, simple steps — and real peace of mind.
Let your love flourish
This Make a Will Month, take the step you've been thinking about. It's simpler, faster, and more meaningful than you ever expected. Visit lwr.org/will to:
- WRITE YOUR FREE WILL using our simple online tool — done in about 20 minutes.
- Request your FREE GUIDE TO LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL, made just for faithful people like you.
- Already included Lutheran World Relief in your plans? TELL US! Knowing your intentions lets us share our immense gratitude and stories that you make possible.
Thank you for all the ways you love your neighbors — today and for generations to come.