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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded”][vc_column_text]Berea College introduced The Great Commitments Society to honor the many alumni and friends who have made testamentary provisions for the College in their estate plans or made planned gifts, such as charitable remainder gift annuities or trusts, with the remainder assigned to Berea. There are currently more than 1,100 members.<\/p>\n

The name \u201cThe Great Commitments Society\u201d describes perfectly the group of individuals who have made such lasting gifts to Berea that will forever sustain its distinctive mission and perpetuate its heritage. Just as the College\u2019s Great Commitments<\/a> shape Berea\u2019s culture and programs, the magnitude of the Great Commitments Society members\u2019 dedication to Berea College will shape the lives of future generations of students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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