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Before Street Medicine became his primary care team, Willie was struggling. He had severe pain and gangrene in his leg from an old bullet wound, and was often in an out of the emergency room. Unhoused patients’ medical issues often go unresolved until they become life-threatening.

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The MLKCH Street Medicine team has provided him with consistent checkups, which have been vital to ensuring that his health remains stable. “They check on my feet, my legs, my blood pressure, my heart,” says Willie. “I know they’re gonna come, and when they come, I’m going to be here.”

Planned gifts to MLKCH support critical healthcare programs like Street Medicine. 

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What are the benefits of planning my gift to MLKCH?

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Planned gifts are realized beyond your lifetime, so they don’t have to impact your current budget

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Your family’s gift becomes part of the legacy of the changing story of health in South LA

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Many planned gift options come with tax benefits that can be substantial

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MLKCH has been changing the story of health in South LA for 10 years. You can learn more about how we’re doing things differently.

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Member spotlight
The Dream Society

John and Sarah Kobara have a partnership built on purpose. As founding members of the Dream Society, they’re looking to make an impact on South LA for generations to come. 

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Bequests can be made through your will or living trust
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Make a current or future gift from your retirement account
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Name MLKCH as a beneficiary for your life insurance policy
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Our work in action

Out of the Hospital, Into the Streets

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Considering a planned gift but have more questions? Sharon Padua is our Director of Major Gifts, and she’s happy to help talk through your options or discuss what kind of gift makes the most sense for you.