Barbara Clarke was Passionate about Helping Women

From honoring a loved one to saving taxes to generating income for life, a planned gift lets you take care of you and yours while ensuring the vital future of Baystate Health.

Do more than you thought possible through charitable giving and financial planning. From honoring a loved one to saving taxes to generating income for life, a planned gift lets you take care of you and yours while ensuring the vital future of Baystate He

Thanks to a Tribute Gift, That Help Continues

Husband Arthur H. Clarke ensured Barbara’s values would be remembered by future generations by making a tribute gift to Baystate Health Foundation to establish a permanent, living legacy, the Barbara M. Clarke Memorial Fund. His goal was to honor his wife and ensure lasting improvements for women’s health and well-being in our community.

While Barbara passed away 30 years ago, her legacy of giving back to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy continues with this endowed fund. Each year, a portion of the value of the fund supports health education initiatives to improve women’s healthcare and continue the delivery of excellent services. The remainder of the fund stays invested to increase its value while providing a predictable, stable stream of income to support health education and care for future generations of women throughout our community.

Want to honor a family member by establishing a named fund to carry on their legacy?

We’re here to help. Contact 413-794-7789 or Kylie.Johnson@BaystateHealth.org.