Welcome to Star of Hope Mission Gift Planning Services
Thank you for your interest in the ministry of Star of Hope. Since 1907, our mission has been supported by countless individuals who have followed an extraordinary God to meet the needs of the homeless population in Houston. Our desire is to serve our ministry partners by offering you and your family ways to determine your legacy and to support you with meaningful financial stewardship information. We have many friends who have been pleased with plans that allow them to maximize tax deductible gifts to ministry and other charitable causes, while increasing their benefit to their family. We extend the same offer to you and trust that you will gain personal insight as you explore the benefits of gift planning. Click here to contact us.
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Personal Planner
Trusts For Creative Spenders Trusts can be quite useful for protecting children. However, for some children the trust serves an additional function: It protects the principal from being rapidly spent by a child. More ...
Benefits for Family and Star of Hope Mission
There are several types of plans. Many of these have wonderful benefits for the gift donors. Many of these families have enjoyed increased income and generous tax savings. You might start by meeting these friends. Just click on the picture and you can view each story.
* These donor stories below are for illustrative purposes. Their stories represent gift plans that you may consider beneficial to you and your family.
A Bequest to Save Taxes Thomas Merrick was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate. More on A Bequest to Save Taxes >>.
Leading for the Future Luke and Candice Waters spent many years volunteering and supporting Star of Hope Mission. They wanted to give back in a way that would help our organization fulfill its mission. More on Leading for the Future >>.
Bequests Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of Star of Hope Mission. They believe it is important to support and encourage their mission. More on Bequests >>.
Steps to Wise Giving
There are several steps to help you make wise and prudent gifts. These pages are here to help you learn how gift planning ideas can be of personal benefit. Let us suggest a few steps that would help you in that process.
Ann J. Druary, CFRE Director of Major & Planned Gifts
Thanks very much for visiting us! I would be very pleased to help you. Simply click here to email me at your convenience.
Professional Advisors
We also have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We also are always available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations. If you would like assistance with a gift illustration, please contact adruary@sohmission.org.
If you are a professional advisor, you may take the following steps on this site.
Trusts can be quite useful for protecting children. However, for some children the trust serves an additional function: It protects the principal from being rapidly spent by a child. 
