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Create a Legacy A legacy gift is more than a donation—it is a reflection of your life’s values and a way to extend your compa

Create a Legacy

A legacy gift is more than a donation—it is a reflection of your life’s values and a way to extend your compassion far into the future. By including the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (STLHELP) in your will or living trust, you create a legacy of freedom, dignity, and hope for neighbors who depend on home medical equipment to live full lives.

Why Create a Will or Living Trust?

Planning your estate is one of the most important steps you can take for yourself and your loved ones. A will or living trust allows you to:

  • Ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes

  • Provide for your children, grandchildren, and heirs

  • Reduce taxes and administrative burdens on your family

  • Leave a lasting mark on causes and values that matter most to you

Without a will or trust, your estate may be handled according to state law rather than your wishes. By planning now, you provide clarity, comfort, and direction for those who come after you.

How to Include STLHELP in Your Estate Plan

You can designate the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, as a beneficiary in your:

  • Will or Living Trust – Leave a specific dollar amount, a percentage of your estate, or the residual balance.

  • Retirement Accounts – Name the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or pension plan.

  • Life Insurance Policy – Transfer ownership or list the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program as a beneficiary.

Sample Language for Your Attorney

“I give, devise, and bequeath to the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program, a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of Missouri, with principal offices at 9709 Dielman Rock Island Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132, and Tax ID [insert EIN], [the sum of $_____] OR [____% of my estate] OR [the residue of my estate] to be used for its general purposes.”

The Benefits of Legacy Giving

  • For You: Peace of mind knowing your estate reflects your values

  • For Your Family: Reduced estate taxes and a thoughtful plan that protects heirs

  • For Your Community: Continued access to free home medical equipment, restoring independence and dignity for thousands each year

Creating a will or living trust is not only an act of love for your family—it is also a powerful way to empower your neighbors for generations to come.

Support Along the Way

Planned giving doesn’t have to be complicated. At STLHELP, Karen Lanter, MPA, CFRE, CAP, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, is available to guide you. Karen can help ensure your legacy gift meets your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals—no matter the size. Reach out to her at director@stlhelp.org or call 314.897.4357 ;(HELP). Press 4. 

✨ Your story of generosity can live on in every life touched by STLHELP. Begin your legacy today by including St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program in your will or living trust.

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📞 314.897.HELP (4357) | 🌐 www.stlhelp.org
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STLHELP is a BBB Accredited Nonprofit
Candid rates STLHELP at the Platinum level for transparency.

​Since 2008, the nonprofit, 501(C)(3) STLHELP has collected, cleaned, and redistributed donated home medical equipment—free of charge—to thousands of neighbors across the St. Louis region.

We are proud to be an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau and to have earned Candid’s 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency—the highest level of recognition for nonprofit accountability and trust.

​📝 Request Help
Submit Online Anytime (General Public)
Submit Online Anytime (Healthcare Pros)
📞 Call 314-897-4357
  • Tues–Fri: 9 am – 4 pm
  • Sat: 9 am – 1:30 pm
  • 📦 Pick Up Equipment
⚠️ By Appointment Only
No walk-ins accepted.
Pickup Scheduled After Approval.
♻️ Donate Equipment
Drop Off Anytime During Open Hours
Locations
🚚 No Appointment Needed

Drop offs and pickups of hospital beds and electric wheelchairs at STLHELP Warehouses please.

Abiding Savior also accepts large equipment donations, last Thursday of each month.


Headquarters
9709 Dielman Rock Island Industrial Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63132
📧 help@stlhelp.org

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Legal Name 

St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program

Primary Address

9709 Dielman Rock Island Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO  63132

Tax Exempt Number (EIN) 80-0144355

Contact Us

HELP@stlhelp.org
 
Director@STLHELP.ORG
IMPORTANT these emails are not to request HELP.
 
To REQUEST HELP
REQUEST PICK UP

🌱 Your Legacy. Their Future.
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