Soaring Wings of Remembrance
When asked the question on how he wanted to live his life, Kemp Jaycox answered simply: love nature, cherish his family and friends, and make the world around him a little better. As a a way to continue his legacy, Kemp’s family, in partnership with the Arc of Appalachia, is accepting gifts for the creation of three chimney swift towers that will forever honor his life.
To contribute, click the donate button below:
Image Credit from Left to Right: model of proposed Chimney Swift Tower front, example of completed Chimney Swift Tower by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, model of proposed Chimney Swift Tower side.
Family and Friends of Kemp Jaycox are partnering with the nonprofit Arc of Appalachia to honor Kemp's life to build three chimney swift nesting towers. These lofty breeding towers will help sustain the vulnerable populations of some of the world's most accomplished fliers. For those of us who are grieving Kemp's loss, nothing would make us happier than to celebrate his life with a bird species that so masterfully embodies unrestrained, exuberant flight. We feel confident that Kemp approves of our tribute. The chimney towers will be artistically designed by wood craftsman Brad Gray of Rome, Ohio; constructed from native hardwoods; and installed at the trailheads of the three Arc of Appalachia preserves. Each installation will include a breeding bird tower, a sitting bench, and an interpretive panel relaying Kemp's story and the natural history of the chimney swift. Everyone who makes a donation to this memorial will be notified when the towers are completed so that they can visit them in person, and reflect on Kemp's life as they hike one of the Arc's beautiful trails.
Image Credit: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Contact us with any gift-giving questions you may have.
Ask for a copy of “How to Make a Large Gift or Planned Bequest to the Arc”
Questions? Contact:
Nancy Stranahan, Arc Director, at nancyoftheforest@gmail.com, 937-365-1489
Seth Oglesby, Office Manager, at seth.arcofappalachia@gmail.com. 937-365-1935
Ways to Give:
By Check
Checks are to be made out to Arc of Appalachia and mailed to: 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge OH 45612.
Transfer of Stocks and Mutal Fund Investments
The Arc of Appalachia is well equipped to accept gifts of stocks and mutual funds through our Schwab Account or through the Columbus Foundation. We are happy to guide you through the process.
Bequests
To name us in your will or as a beneficiary of investments, please use our legal name, Arc of Appalachia, our tax ID is 31-1434730, and our address is 7660 Cave Road, Bainbridge, OH 45612.
Charitable Trusts
Setting up a trust now can provide endowment or land funds to the Arc after your passing, while providing the benefit of an immediate tax deduction. The Columbus Foundation, one of the largest and most prestigious foundations in the United States, can assist you and your attorney in this planning process. Contact Brad Britton at 614-251-4000 or bbritton@columbusfoundation.org.
Gifts to an Existing Foundation Fund at the Columbus Foundation or other…
If you have funds already in the Columbus Foundation or at another Foundation with which we are connected, you can transfer funds directly from your Fund to ours, or you can choose to make a gift directly to the Foundation by naming the Fund destination of your choice. For the Columbus Foundation, contact Brad Britton at 614-251-4000 or email bbritton@columbusfoundation.org. We have both special project funds and endowment funds set up at the Columbus Foundation. We also hold Funds with the Scioto Foundation, Knox County Foundation, and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Don’t hesitate to inquire for more information.
Gifts of Land
If you wish to donate or bequeath a gift of land or a conservation easement, please reach out to us to begin that conversation.
