Legacy is often viewed as the imprint we leave on the world—the values we share, the lives we touch, and the causes we champion. “Great giving while you’re living” speaks to the power of generosity in the present. It’s about investing time, resources, and love into the people and communities that matter most. Whether it’s supporting education, mentoring a young mind, or funding a local initiative, living generosity fuels real-time impact. It allows us to witness the growth and transformation our gifts inspire and aligns our lives with a purpose greater than ourselves.

But “greater giving when you’re gone” invites us to think beyond the now and design a legacy that endures. Through planned giving, charitable trusts, or bequests, our final acts of generosity can become catalysts for long-term change. These enduring gifts speak on our behalf when we no longer can, echoing our values and ensuring that the causes we cared for continue to thrive. In giving even after life, we shape a future that reflects the very best of who we were—proving that while life ends, legacy doesn’t have to.

We are looking for partners at both levels of generosity here at Christ’s Body Ministries. You can be a catalyst for long term impact in the lives of those in great need. Let’s talk !

Got Questions? Contact Jim Smith at (303) 669-9701 or email jimsmith@christsbody.org