Legacy Giving & Wills
Create a Legacy That Never Stops Giving
Your Values. Your Community. Your Legacy.
What kind of impact do you want to leave behind?
A gift in your Will is one of the most powerful ways to support the causes and community you care about. Through the Community Foundation, your legacy gift becomes a permanent source of support that continues helping local charities, community initiatives, and future generations for decades to come.
A legacy gift allows you to make a meaningful difference without affecting your financial security today. It’s a simple way to ensure the values that shaped your life continue shaping your community long into the future.
When you leave a legacy gift, you’re not just making a donation. You’re creating a lasting legacy of generosity, opportunity, and community impact.
“It’s a gift that keeps on giving. The tremendous good that the Community Foundation does in this area is just an example of the way in which we can share the bounty we’ve been given with others. The satisfaction that comes from helping our neighbours and those who need it is contagious and makes you want to do even more. Thankfully, we have wonderful agencies like the Community Foundation to help us do just that.”
Les Pearson, Heritage Club Member
Why Legacy Giving?
A charitable gift through your estate can:
✓ Support the causes you care about forever
✓ Create a permanent endowment in your name or your family’s name
✓ Provide ongoing funding for local charitable needs
✓ Reflect your values and life’s work
✓ Leave a meaningful legacy for future generations
✓ Potentially provide tax benefits for your estate
How Legacy Gifts Work
Most legacy gifts are invested as endowment funds. The original gift is preserved, while annual earnings are distributed to charitable causes year after year. That means a gift made today can continue making a difference for generations.
One gift. Endless impact.
Ways People Leave a Legacy
Include a Gift in Your Will
The simplest and most common form of legacy giving is naming the Community Foundation as a beneficiary in your Will.
You can leave:
· A specific dollar amount
· A percentage of your estate
· The remainder of your estate after loved ones are cared for
Beneficiary Designations
You may also choose to name the Community Foundation as a beneficiary of:
· Life insurance policies
· RRSPs or RRIFs
· TFSAs
· Pension benefits
Gifts of Securities or Other Assets
Certain assets may offer additional tax advantages while helping create a lasting community impact.
A Conversation Worth Having
Legacy giving begins with a simple conversation.
Whether you’re updating your Will, planning your estate, or exploring ways to give back, we’d be honoured to discuss your goals and help you create a legacy that reflects your values.
Contact us today to learn more about leaving a legacy through the Community Foundation.
