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Legacy Giving

Legacy giving won’t affect your income today and it is a way to ensure that the projects you are passionate about will continue to benefit future generations.

Legacy giving comes in many ways:

Gift in your Will

Leaving a bequest in your Will is the most popular and easiest way to make a future gift. It has no effect on your current income and significantly reduces the taxes payable by your estate. Your gift can be a specific amount, stocks or securities, or a percentage of your estate.

Leaving a legacy of a violence-free future can be as simple as including a line like the following in your Will:

I direct my trustees to deliver, pay, or transfer the sum of $_______ in cash or in kind or _______% share of my estate to Bethesda House to be used where it is needed most.

Our legal name to make a bequest, is Bethesda House, and our charitable registration number is 14083- 5802RR001.

Life Insurance

You can designate Bethesda House as a beneficiary or co-beneficiary on an existing life insurance policy, and your estate will receive a tax credit. Or transfer a new life insurance policy to us and receive a tax receipt for your annual premiums.

RRSP

You can designate Bethesda House as a beneficiary or co-beneficiary on your residual RRSP and your estate will receive a tax credit.

Charitable Remainder Trust

By establishing a charitable remainder trust, you can receive a steady income for life while saving on your taxes right away.

Designated Fund

A Designated Fund is ideal if you’re particular about supporting Bethesda House as the choices you make will be permanent once the fund is started.

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Why we do what we do

What Women Say About
Bethesda House

The violence and abuse I endured at the hands of my husband left me trapped and powerless. It took every ounce of courage I had to leave, but the moment I walked through the doors of Bethesda House, I knew my daughter and I were safe. I finally had hope. At Bethesda House, safety wasn't just a word, it was a promise they kept. The staff created a supportive environment that allowed us to heal and rebuild our lives. I was able to focus on my daughters well-being and my recovery, knowing that I would never be hurt again.
S & E
Bethesda House provided me with a way out from my trafficking situation. They helped me create a plan to leave and kept me safe when I was terrified for my life. I have suffered and found myself trapped and sexually exploited all over Durham Region. The staff helped me feel safe, and didn't judge me. They validated my experiences and gave me tools to re-build my self-esteem. They supported me with my nightmares and spent a lot of time with me when I couldn't sleep. I can't imagine where I would be without their support- thank you.
J
Bethesda House is more than a shelter, it is a home. I had to escape my family's home because they were abusing me and stealing my money, I went to Bethesda House. I felt safe for the first time in a long time. I was able to sleep, share my experience of being taken advantage of and hurt by my adult son, and learnt tools to move forward in my life. They helped me to relocate and I now live free and feel safe in my very own home.
Hazel
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