A Donor's View

Heifer International Foundation staff has been a joy to work with. When I established my first gift annuity with HIF, I had a degree of concern. After all, this was a new arrangement for me, and I wondered how well it would work. Will the payment amount be as promised? Will the checks arrive on time?

It didn't take long for any uneasiness to vanish. I discovered that this was going to be a very positive experience. I learned I could count on HIF to follow through. So, I established several more annuities.

Having a life-income agreement with HIF involves an interdependence not experienced with normal annual giving. For one thing, I am not only giving financial support, but receiving it. This gave me a sense of partnership and the feeling that we are in this together.

- George Smith

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