August is National Make-A-Will Month, a timely reminder of the importance of planning for the future, protecting your loved ones, and creating a legacy that reflects your deepest values. Creating a will is one of the most thoughtful and empowering steps you can take—not only to secure your own peace of mind but also to support the people and causes you care about most.
Why Make a Will?
Here are just a few reasons why this essential task shouldn’t wait:
• Security: Ensure your financial and healthcare wishes are clearly communicated and honored.
• Peace of Mind: Provide for your loved ones, from family and friends to charitable causes you hold dear.
• Lasting Impact: Leave a legacy of compassion by including Catholic Charities of New York in your estate plans, helping us serve generations of New Yorkers in need.
Two Trusted, Easy-to-Use Tools — At No Cost to You
This year, we’re excited to share (2) free and secure ways to write your will—both designed to meet your needs, wherever you are in your planning journey.
FreeWill
FreeWill is a widely trusted platform that has helped over 800,000 people create their wills at no cost. It’s easy to use, completely secure, and offers you the option to support Catholic Charities of New York through a planned gift—ensuring your values continue to uplift lives across our city.
MyCatholicWill
Created for Catholics who want their faith reflected in their end-of-life plans, MyCatholicWill allows you to create a legally valid will in under 20 minutes. Include your funeral preferences, name guardians for your children, and support Catholic causes—like Catholic Charities of New York—through a legacy gift rooted in faith and service.
Your Legacy Matters
When you include Catholic Charities of New York in your will, you’re directly supporting programs that:
• Feed the hungry
• Shelter the homeless
• Welcome immigrants and refugees
• Serve New Yorkers of all backgrounds with dignity and compassion
Last August, more than 70,000 people made their wills during Make-A-Will Month. This year, let’s make it your turn.
Get Started Today
It only takes 20 minutes to protect what matters most. Create your will today and give your loved ones peace of mind—while making a powerful, lasting difference in the lives of others.
Thank you for being part of the Catholic Charities of New York family. Your faith, compassion, and generosity ensure that help and hope continue—for this generation and the next.
