2012 Annual Report - Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Partners in GivingArlene & RuthMathews Fund“I was a sales clerk earning 33 cents an hour before I became a teacher and that wasabsolutely fantastic! I thought ‘what am I going to buy next?’ But instead, I put mymoney in the bank to save for the future,” reminisced Ruth Mathews. It’s just that mentalitythat guided Buffalo teachers Ruth and Arlene Mathews to save money over the decades.These sisters recognized that same type of commitment to long-term planning at theCommunity Foundation.“I know that our moneywill make wonderfulthings continue tohappen in Buffalo longafter I’m gone becauseI trust the CommunityFoundation to carryout our wishes.”–Ruth MathewsWhen it came time to make decisions about theirinvestments and what type of charitable legacy they’dlike to have, Ruth’s professional advisor suggested shetalk with the Community Foundation. Impressed withthe range of giving options available and the exibilitythey would have in making decisions about where thefunds would go, they knew the Community Foundationwould carefully manage their hard-earned savings.With her sister now gone, Ruth is carrying on her legacywith condence that the Community Foundation will dothe same for her.The Arlene & Ruth Mathews Fund has supported the Cultures of Giving Legacy Initiative,Western New York preservation efforts and other changing needs in our community, whichensures their gift will be relevant forever.14 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Annual Report Ruth 2012 Mathews | 15