Difference Maker Stories
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Legendary recording artist, author, and actor Pat Boone has made a historic deferred gift, that will provide funds to build a state-of-the-art scoring...
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Corporate giants like ENRON, AIG, Global Crossing, and Qwest. But these organizations are only as good (or bad) as their leaders - a point that drove LP Leung to make a bold move for change.
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SEEK, TRUST & ACT are the three words that express the philosophy of Jan Hillam in her daily Christian journey. They are taken...
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APU continues to be a life-changing experience for Don & Rosie Bowers. The couple met on campus when APU was still known as Azusa...
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Gifford and Wini Claiborne have one descriptor for Azusa Pacific University: "amazing." The university is amazing to them for a multitude...
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Jack and Sandra Conner of Fort Worth, Texas, have always believed in tithing to God's work, and consider their charitable trust to...
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Music was always an integral part of Barb and Don Krieger's lives. Three years after they were married, they decided Don should take...
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"You invest your life in something that you believe in." That's a personal philosophy Cliff and June Hamlow have certainly proven by...
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Thelma Heinrich is quick to tell you that family is the focal point of her life. She’s very proud of her three sons, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
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These are the words of Hank and Sherri Bode as they describe their investments in Azusa Pacific University. Together they have served 75 years at APU in teaching, administration and as donors.
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Jerry and Gloria Newell say they give to APU because they see a great return on their investment. “We put our money where we see God working.”
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Azusa Pacific University is rated very high on my list. I can't think of a better investment for God's money. It is a university with a commitment to the Lord."
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After becoming a widow in 2000, Sandra Wilson was looking for new opportunities to serve the Lord, make friendships, and serve her community. She found it all at Azusa Pacific University.
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In June 2002, Corona residents, contractors, and real estate business owners Charles Piester and Eugene and Maxine Piester gifted more than $2 million in commercial property to Azusa Pacific University.
Gift Examples
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Joe and Kathy worked for years building their nest egg for retirement. They also want to provide for their children.
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Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization over the years. Both of them strongly believe that it is important to support and encourage our mission.
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Howard and Lynn were age 55 when they purchased some land outside of town, and they thought it would be a good investment that they could later sell.
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Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she inherited the farm. Now, several developers would like to build homes on the farmland.
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Luke and Candice spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Susan and Kevin bought their first home many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their children could spend their summers along the lake.
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As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Jonathan purchased a home many years ago for $80,000. The home has appreciated substantially over the years and is now worth $420,000.
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Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.
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Several years ago Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock. It turned out to be a very wise decision.
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Lewis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially.
