Planned Giving
Leave a Legacy of Life
Including the Valley Care Pregnancy Centre into your legacy plan is one way of showing your generosity and kindness – that you support life and want the resources God has given you to go on supporting life in others, both physically and spiritually, for generations to come.
Your legacy gift is tax deductible, reducing the taxes payable on your estate’s final tax return.
A Gift in Your Will
Leaving a bequest to The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry in your Will is the simplest way to leave a legacy of life.
Writing or changing your Will is not a very difficult task. Everyone should have a Will and update it on a regular basis.
To ensure that you have a valid Will, we strongly recommend that you use the services of a legal professional.
To include a bequest to The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry, you will need to provide the legal professional drafting your Will our legal name and address. It is essential that you use our correct name and address, which is:
The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry
PO Box 723, (104 Webster Street) Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3X9
Registered charity #: 897478269 RR0001
Three sample clauses for your Will:
“I give to The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry, PO Box 723, (104 Webster Street) Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3X9 ____ percent of the residue of my Estate for its charitable purposes.”
“I give to The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry, PO Box 723, (104 Webster Street) Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3X9 the residue of my Estate for its charitable purposes.”
“I give to The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry, PO Box 723, (104 Webster Street) Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3X9 the sum of $____________ (or a description of the property or asset) for its charitable purposes.”
Life Insurance
Giving a legacy gift through life insurance, whether fully paid or with premiums still owing, is a meaningful way to support life in your community. It allows you to make a substantial gift for a relatively low premium, which is independent of your estate.
Real Estate
You can donate personal properties as a direct gift or a gift of residual interest. Your legal counsel can work with you to develop the best plan for your gift. You may even choose to gift your property now and continue to live in it during your lifetime.
RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs and Retirement Plans
You can transform tax liabilities into a charitable gift by naming The Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry as the beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, TFSA or pension plan.
Ready to Give a Gift of Life?
A legacy gift is an expression of your values and faith. By supporting the Valley Care Pregnancy Centre, A Christian Outreach Ministry, you will be supporting future generations of life. We will do everything we can to assist you and your advisor in creating a gift that supports life in our community.
For more information, please contact us at 902.670.8510 or email us at info@asafeplaceforme.com
“Spending of funds is confined to board approved programs and projects. Each restricted contribution designated towards a board approved program or project will be used as designated, with the understanding that when the need for such a program or project has been met or cannot be completed for any reason determined by the board, the remaining restricted contributions designated for such programs or projects will be used where needed most.”
