Friends of the River: Annual Support

Friends of the River are individuals who make a gift to support the annual operations of Riverfront Recapture. This tax-deductible donation helps bring all of our events and programs to more than 914,000 people each year. We recognize Friends of the River each year in our annual report. 

To join Friends of the River now, please click here.

Or contact Mary Cahalane at (860) 713-3131 x 328 or via e-mail at for more information.

Commemorative Gifts

Do you know someone for whom Riverfront Recapture’s parks or programs have special meaning? Commemorative gifts may be made in honor of or in memory of such a special person. Gifts in honor of a living individual are a wonderful way to mark a special occasion, give a meaningful gift to the person who has everything, or simply say thank you. Gifts made in memorium will support Riverfront Recapture’s endowment fund, providing an ongoing means of support for all of Riverfront’s parks, programs and events. 

To make a commemorative gift, please click here.

Or contact Debra Pittorie Forand at (860) 713-3131 x326 or via e-mail at for more information.

Endowment Gifts

Endowment gifts provide lasting support for the Riverfront vision. You can ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy this magnificent natural resource, and secure the investment of past supporters for generations to come. 

Gifts to the endowment may be made in a variety of ways, including outright gifts of cash, bequests, or gifts of stock. These links provide further information on gifts of stock or bequests.

Or contact Debra Pittorie Forand at (860) 713-3131 x326 or via e-mail at .

Planned Gifts: Riverfront Legacy Society

While annual cash gifts are critical to our operations, bequests, deferred gifts and other tax planning approaches - or planned gifts - represent a unique and mutually beneficial way of giving. 

Planned giving lets you support Riverfront Recapture’s efforts while planning the financial security of you and your family. Help secure a bright future for the Riverfront parks by becoming a member of the Riverfront Legacy Society.

The Riverfront Legacy Society recognizes those who have included Riverfront Recapture in their estate plans. Members are included in Riverfront’s annual report (unless otherwise requested) and receive a special invitation to our annual event recognizing the generosity of these special supporters.

If you’ve decided to include Riverfront Recapture in your estate plans, please let us know. We would like to express our gratitude and include your name in our Riverfront Legacy Society list. 

For more information on bequests, click here. For additional information on planned gifts, please contact Debra Pittorie Forand at (860) 713-3131 x326, via e-mail at dforand@riverfront.org, or consult your tax advisor.

Riverfront Recapture is a participant in Leave a Legacy Connecticut, a statewide public awareness effort to promote charitable giving through wills and estate plans.

Gifts of Stock

Gifts of stock are an attractive giving option for many donors by offering a charitable donation tax deduction and the extra benefit of possibly avoiding capital gains tax on the stock’s appreciation. 

For detailed information on how to make a gift of stock, click here. 

Or contact Debra Pittorie Forand, (860) 713-3131 x326 or via e-mail at .

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Mainstay: Riverfront’s Monthly Giving Program

Our Mainstay giving program allows you to contribute to Riverfront Recapture automatically through monthly credit card charges. Join with confidence, knowing that your contribution will go to work beautifying our parks, engaging our youth and uniting our community. Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that every month, you are helping to make Riverfront Recapture a catalyst for revitalizing our region. 

To enroll, please contact Mary Cahalane at (860) 713-3131 x328 or via e-mail at .

Gifts of Stock

Securities Delivered Electronically

Securities Delivered by Mail
Please indicate that you want to sell, assign or transfer unto SmithBarney. Sign the certificate exactly as the name appears on the front and send it to:

SmithBarney
Attn. Mr. James Crowley
CityPlace I
185 Asylum Street, 21st Floor
Hartford, CT 06103

The certificate should be accompanied by a letter indicating that it is a gift to Riverfront Recapture and should be deposited into our account.

Bequests

To include Riverfront Recapture in your estate plans, you may utilize one of the following types of bequests:

Specific Bequest: Describe exactly what you want to leave to Riverfront, such as a specific dollar amount or a particular item (such as an antique or collector’s item). For example, your will could state I leave my diamond engagement ring to my granddaughter, Samantha. I also leave my stocks and bonds to Riverfront Recapture, Inc.

Residuary Bequest: This type of bequest is honored after all other bequests have been made, and all debts, expenses and taxes have been paid. For example, your will could state I give all the rest, residue, and remainder of my real and personal estate to Riverfront Recapture, Inc.

Contingent Bequest: This type of bequest is fulfilled if certain conditions are met. For instance, if your primary beneficiary does not survive you, you can indicate your next choice through a contingent designation. For example, your will could state:

I give all the rest, residue, and remainder of my real and personal estate to my husband, Bob, if he survives me; if not, then 50 percent in equal shares to my children who survive me and 50 percent to Riverfront Recapture, Inc.

Legal Name and Location

Riverfront Recapture, Inc., Hartford, CT

Mail/Phone

To make a gift over the phone, please call the Riverfront Recapture Development office at (860) 713-3131. 

To mail your gift, please make your check payable to Riverfront Recapture, Inc. and mail to:

50 Columbus Boulevard
1st Floor
Hartford, CT 06106

Matching Gifts

Make your gift worth double or triple in value. Check to see if your company has a matching gift program. Some even match gifts made by directors or retirees as well. Please ask your human resources office for the appropriate forms and guidelines.

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High School Rowing Program Needs:

• 3 mega-phones
• 1 Complete Tool Set
• 200 Ft. of Gal.  Chain
• 40 X 40 Tarp
• Gas Grill
• Two 9.9, 4 stroke, outboard motors
• 2 Dry erase boards for results
• Push brooms & floor squeegees
• 1 Dewalt cordless 12 volt drill
• 1 2000 Hp Honda Generator
• Bottle water or bottle sports drink (Powerade/Gatorade)
• Bagged snacks, granola bars, other healthy snack food
• Subway gift certificates
• Rowing shorts (Lycra or similar material)

Youth Fishing

• 12 fishing rod building stations
• 100 fishing rods
• 100 Fishing Tackle Boxes 

Youth Science Program

• 15 pairs of waders
• Water testing equipment
• 7 leather men knife sets
• 4 Anchors
• Boat Cover
• Seine Net
• 25 CT River Maps

Youth Programs – Orienteering & Mountain Biking

• 25 Compasses
• 4 10x10 Pop Up tents
• 4 Water Coolers

Park Clean Up

• Duck tape, Zip ties, Paint, Brushes, and work gloves
• 2 pole saws
• 10 heavy metal lawn rakes
• 10 flat shovels

General

• Storage Bins

Services

• Printing
• Graphic Design

If you can donate or help us find donations of any of these items, please e-mail us at or call 860-713-3131.

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