Giving

Vista established an endowment fund in 2006 to offer security for the future. Governed by its own Board of Directors, donations and pledges to the Vista Endowment Fund are invested for long-term use, and a percentage of the income produced from these investments may be awarded to Vista annually. In this way, over the long-term, a strong financial foundation is built for the organization.

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This fund provides need-based assistance to help underwrite essential services for members of Vista’s Engage Program.

This fund is named in honor of Edward Gallant, Vista’s first General Counsel and champion of Vista who spent his life working on behalf of individuals in need.

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This restricted fund was established in 2006 to help Vista provide some of the “extras” that enhance the lives of our students and members. This fund has provided large and meaningful benefits to students and members for nearly 20 years by underwriting events, items and activities that are not a part of Vista’s regular service delivery. Examples include experiential/learning day trips and underwriting support for our annual play production allowing for participation in this significantly impactful event to be offered at no cost to our students and members. 

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Unrestricted gifts and all monies donated to Vista’s Annual Appeal effort supports Vista's operating budget including our programs and services to support each individual at Vista in their journey toward personal growth and success.

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Make a gift to Vista in Honor or Memory of a friend or loved-one. All Tribute gifts made to Vista are recognized to the corresponding person or family (without denominations) and are acknowledged separately in our Annual Report.

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Help Vista Achieve Its Mission

In efforts to raise fund and awareness, Vista conducts three annual events across the year: the Vista Tour de Shore, the WALK for Vista, and the Vista Starlight Benefit. 

To learn more about the history of these events or find out how you can become involved, please contact Maureen McManus Hackett, Vista's Director of Development and Major Gifts, at (860) 399-8080, Ext. 235 or MMcManusHackett@vistalifeinnovations.org.