STAY UNITED by Leaving Your Legacy
We launched our Legacy Circle in 2020, in celebration of United Way Monterey County’s 20-year anniversary. We are grateful for the support and loyalty of the legacy giving donors to United Way Monterey County and we look forward to growing our legacy circle.
Impact of Your Gift
Your legacy gift to United Way Monterey County will:
- Continue to improve lives in Monterey County
- Deliver an enduring message to your family and community of your philanthropic values
- Leverage your donation to have the greatest influence
- Help maximize diverse partnerships in our community to find long term solutions for current socio-economic
The process is simple, and the impact will last for generations. Visit our How to Give page to learn more.
Legacy Circle Stories
Jack R. Killian
Mr. Killian was a respected member of the Salinas community, a talented trumpet player, golfer, and a bridge player.
Jack R. Killian
Jack Killan was a veteran of the Korean War, a mathematician, a scientist, and a beloved middle school teacher for 35 years. Mr. Killan was a respected member of the Salinas community, a talented trumpet player, golfer, and a bridge player. Above all, he was a caring community member and a loyal contributor to United Way Monterey County.
Emilie "Dolly" Koontz
Dolly, a first-generation American, pursued her life in 1950's Monterey as a strong-minded woman determined to accomplish business success and financial independence.
Emilie "Dolly" Koontz
Emilie Koontz, a first-generation American, pursued her life here in 1950's Monterey as a strong-minded woman determined to accomplish business success and financial independence. As a successful real estate professional, she had her own brokerage and held leadership positions in homeowners and neighborhood associations. She also served on the Board of Directors of United Way Monterey County and other charitable organizations. She fought cancer until her last breath and did not let it interfere with her unique persona. Ms. Koontz passed away at the age of 87.
Stephen Michael Lucas
Stephen believed in the social responsibility of each person to provide help to others without judgment.
Stephen Michael Lucas
Stephen Lucas, a dedicated supporter of United Way Monterey County, contributed regularly through UWMC’S workplace giving campaign, a payroll deduction program that supports our work. He chose to bequest a lasting legacy by leaving half of his estate to UWMC. He believed in the social responsibility of each person to provide help to others without judgement. Mr. Lucas lived his last 50 years as a California resident and had a 25-year career in information technology with Monterey County. Mr. Lucas was an avid reader and wrote science fiction short stories and poetry.
Current Legacy Donors
- Anonymous Donor
- Mary L. Adams
- Anonymous
- Katy Castagna and Gary Ray
- Francis H. Cislini*
- Gwen Bowen Crader *
- Tina E. Engquist (Murray)
- Margaret D’Arrigo-Martin
- Ruth Hartmann
- Jack Killian*
- Dolly Koontz*
- Stephen Lucas*
- Audrey and Michael McCarthy *
- Lynda Patrick
- Robert A. Sanders*
- Betty Jean Stallings
*Posthumous
Your legacy gifts are needed to ensure that we continue our impact in Monterey County and help residents achieve financial stability.
For more information about Legacy Giving, contact Lynda Patrick, Vice President, Resource Development at Lynda.Patrick@UnitedWayMCCA.org.
United Way Monterey County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID 94-1322169. Please use this number to further identify us when making a legacy gift.