Did you know that May is Leave a Legacy Month in Canada?

Every year, people across the country take this opportunity to consider the impact they want to create in the world — both during and beyond their lifetime — through the power of legacy giving.

Legacy giving is a type of charitable donation that is realized after your passing, enabling your legacy of generosity and compassion to live on in support of a cause you care about. The most common type of legacy gift is a bequest, or a gift in your will that is designated to a specific charity.

You may be surprised to learn that creating a bequest is incredibly simple and can have many benefits for you and your loved ones, including:

• You may be able to make a bigger gift than you ever thought possible while ensuring your loved ones are well looked after.
• Bequests can be a powerful way to reduce estate taxes while creating impact for a cause close to your heart.
• You can choose from a variety of giving options and change or adjust your plans as needed.

We encourage you to speak with your lawyer or financial advisor to learn more about the many different ways you can create a legacy gift — including in support of United Way Centraide Canada.

Improving lives and building stronger communities for future generations

Creating a legacy gift in support of United Way Centraide Canada is a powerful way to strengthen the work of the entire United Way Centraide network for many years to come — improving lives and building stronger communities for a future of unlimited potential.

No matter the dollar amount, your bequest or other legacy gift will advance critical priorities such as:

• National advocacy efforts to strengthen the community services sector.
• Research projects that aim to improve the United Way Centraide network’s ability to reach the most vulnerable people across Canada.
• Funding projects that directly support individuals and families in need.
• And so much more!

We invite you to learn more about the impact of creating a legacy gift in support of United Way Centraide Canada by visiting our Make a Planned Gift page, where you will also find answers to frequently asked questions.

You can also visit our page on Will Power, a national public education campaign It Starts with a Good Will to empower people across Canada to create positive change and build a more equitable society for future generations through legacy giving.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about legacy giving at United Way Centraide Canada, please contact us at plannedgiving@unitedway.ca.