The Ruth Miller Legacy Society

Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller is a founding member of The Arc NCR. In 1953, she worked with nine other families from Harford and Cecil Counties and started the organization, now known as The Arc NCR, in their basement. Mrs. Miller spent a lifetime advocating for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Though Mrs. Miller passed away on February 8, 2021 at the age of 100, her legacy lives on and continues to inspire the next generation in empowering those with differing abilities to live, work and thrive in the community.

Consider becoming a member of the Ruth Miller Legacy Society. Membership is for individuals who have made planned gifts through various methods to secure the financial future of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region. A planned gift carries on the mission started by Mrs. Miller and the other nine founding families, and ensures the organization’s future by providing long-term stability.

Click here to email development@arcncr.org to share your interest in becoming a member.

Providing a meaningful gift towards the future of The Arc NCR, allowing the agency to grow roots and flourish in the future.

Continue reading to learn about the Ruth Miller Legacy Society. 
Click here to email development@arcncr.org to share your interest in becoming a member.

What is the Ruth Miller Legacy Society?

Membership in the Ruth Miller Legacy Society is for individuals who have made planned gifts through various methods to secure the financial future of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region. A planned gift carries on the mission started by Mrs. Miller and the other nine founding families, and ensures the organization’s future by providing long-term stability.

Who is Ruth Miller?

Ruth Miller is a founding member of The Arc NCR. She  spent a lifetime advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Why should I join?

Planned Giving is an important type of donation that typically involves documenting a future gift to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will have access to The Arc NCR’s programs and services for many years to come. By making a planned gift, you automatically join the Ruth Miller Legacy Society.

Types of Planned Gifts

• Bequest – Gift identified in your will or trust.
• Retirement Plans – Name organization as beneficiary.
• Trusts – Choose trust to benefit the organization.
• Life Insurance – Organization is the beneficiary.
• Stocks – Gift stocks.