LEAVE A LEGACY™

Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow

Every day in Saskatchewan, people’s lives are enriched by the work of non-profit organizations. Meals for isolated seniors, summer jobs for disadvantaged high school students, funding for mental health or cancer research, or live performances by local arts groups are just some of the many ways non-profit organizations improve our lives.

Financial assistance is essential to support this work. A majority of Saskatchewan residents give their money and time to local not-for-profits, making sure that those groups can continue to improve the lives of so many in our community. Giving does not have to be limited to your lifetime.

Many people are not aware that by making a gift in their will or estate plan to the non-profit group of their choice, they can continue to help people in need and promote a favorite cause for generations to come.

There are many ways to LEAVE A LEGACY™ and make a statement about your own values through a gift to the non-profit or charitable organization of your choice. Maybe you or someone you know has benefited from the service of a particular organization. Maybe you’re an active volunteer or believer in the mission of a specific organization. Many individuals leave a gift in their will to help enrich the lives of others; continue to provide support to their favorite organizations; be remembered or commemorate the life of someone you love; as well as, helping ensure provisions are made for the future of our communities.

LEAVE A LEGACY™ South Saskatchewan is a community-based public awareness campaign that is proud to support the efforts of the charitable non-profit sector. Although LEAVE A LEGACY™ does not promote on behalf of any specific organization, we know the value non-profit and charitable organizations provide to our communities. We know that by encouraging people from all walks of life, to consider a gift through their will or an estate plan to the charitable organization of their choice, we can “Make a Difference in the Lives that Follow.”

TOP 10 things you can do today to LEAVE A LEGACY™

1. Prepare a will.

2. Leave a gift in your will for the not-for-profit organization that makes a difference in your life.

3. Leave a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your assets to a not-for-profit organization.

4. Consider using assets for your legacy gift.

5. Name a not-for-profit as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF or pension plan.

6. Name your favourite not-for-profit as the beneficiary of an existing life insurance policy.

7. Purchase a new life insurance policy naming your favourite not-for-profit as the beneficiary.

8. Remember loved ones with memorial gifts.

9. Encourage family and friends to leave gifts to not-for-profit in their wills.

10. Ask your financial or estate planning advisor to include charitable giving as part of your financial plan and to incorporate in their counsel to other clients.

Platinum
Souls Harbour Rescue Mission
Hospitals of Regina Foundation
University of Regina

Gold
Canadian Red Cross
Regina Humane Society

Silver
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Inc.
Campion College
Canadian Cancer Society
Dr. Noble Irwin
Regional Healthcare Foundation
Nature Conservancy of Canada
South Sask Community Foundation
St. Peter’s College
The Arthritis Society

Bronze
CIBC Wood Gundy
Moose Jaw Health Foundation
Ranch Ehrlo Society
McKercher LLP
Saskatchewan Abilities Council
The Salvation Army
United Way of Regina

Supporters
Brian Burrows Financial
Canadian Mental Health Assoc
Family Service Regina
Globe Theatre
McDougall Gauley
Organization of Saskatchewan
Arts Councils
Regina & District Assoc.
for Community Living
Schizophrenia Society of Saskatchewan
SIAST
Stone Creek Financial Group
Athol Murray College of Notre Dame
The Children’s Wish Foundation

LEAVE A LEGACY™ South Saskatchewan would like to thank all of our Partners and a special acknowledgment of our Platinum Partners – The Hospitals of Regina Foundation, University of Regina and Souls Harbour Rescue Mission and Gold Partners – Canadian Red Cross and Regina Humane Society.