What is the Kevin and Clare Ryan Cornerstone Society?
The Kevin and Clare Ryan Cornerstone Society is the group of special friends who have made a commitment to support the mission of Covenant House through a planned gift. Kevin and Clare Ryan Cornerstone Members have made the beautiful act of ensuring their legacy of support for Covenant House continues beyond their lifetime. Planned Gifts are essential to ensuring that Covenant House’s doors are open for as long as young people need us.
Kevin and Clare Ryan Cornerstone Members receive special benefits throughout the year to show our appreciation for their legacy of love.
Benefits include:
- a personalized certificate,
- recognition in the Annual Report,
- regular phone call updates on our work, and
- invitations to special events* throughout the year.
* Examples of special Cornerstone events in the past are telephone town halls, luncheons and virtual coffee hour with Kevin Ryan.
To learn more, contact our Planned Giving Department at 1-800-388-3888 or PlannedGiving@CovenantHouse.org.
Kevin Ryan, Covenant House President Emeritus, discusses his and his wife Clare's legacy commitment
Personal Estate Planning Kit
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Two Easy Ways Support Covenant House Through a Planned Gift
1. Wills and Living Trusts
In as little as one sentence, you can complete your gift. Including Covenant House in your will or living trust helps ensure that we continue our mission for years to come.

2. Beneficiary Designation
It is very simple to name Covenant House as a beneficiary. Many donors choose the flexibility that a beneficiary designation provides by using:
- IRAs and retirement plans
- Life insurance policies
- Donor advised funds
- Commercial annuities
Start by requesting a change-of-beneficiary form from your policy administrator or download the form from your provider's website. Make your desired changes and return the form to establish your gift.
Download our FREE guide Beneficiary Designations: Easy Ways to Leave Your Legacy.