Planned Giving
Your Legacy can guide their path forward.
Your compassion can touch and change lives in our community for many lifetimes to come. By including Good Shepherd in your Will, you can bring comfort, relief, and hope to neighbours in need, ensuring we can be there with meals, shelter and care. And you will continue to walk alongside them, guiding their way forward for generations to come.
To learn more, watch our video
Why choose planned giving?
Lasting impact
Change countless lives and inspire positive change in our community for generations to come.
Peace of mind
A clear, certain plan about how you will continue to take care of the people and causes that are important to you.
Tax Benefits
A planned gift can provide significant tax credits, benefiting your estate and the people you care about.
Flexibility
You can adjust your gift at any time to reflect your evolving wishes and circumstances.
Many donors have an interest in doing more to support the work of Good Shepherd while also taking care of their family and their financial future.
To learn more about making Good Shepherd a part of your legacy, reach out today to Cathy at: 905-528-6565 x 3338, or fill in the form below.
Every time I learn that someone has left a gift to Good Shepherd in their Will, I feel a sense of awe and gratitude. We are so honoured that you would consider entrusting us to carry on our shared values of hospitality, compassion and service to our community through your legacy.
~ Brother Richard MacPhee, Chief Executive Officer, Good Shepherd
Ways to leave a lasting gift
Bequests
Leaving a gift in your Will or adding a gift to your existing Will is as simple as it is impactful.
Life Insurance
You can name Good Shepherd as a beneficiary of your life insurance plan.
Stocks & Securities
Make a life-changing impact while minimizing your estate taxes, to the benefit of your loved ones.
Real Estate
Turn your property’s value into ongoing care and support for neighbours in need.
Gift Annuities
Make meaningful change while taking care of your family for the rest of your life.
Retirement Plans
One of the simplest and most tax efficient ways to make a lasting difference.
The Heart Behind the Gift: A Legacy Supporter Shares Their Why
When I thought about my legacy, I thought, where can my money be most meaningful? The very first place I thought of was Good Shepherd. Because every day, I see the difference they make in people’s lives.
~ Sunni, Good Shepherd legacy supporter
We treasure those who entrust Good Shepherd as a part of their legacy.
Every day, we feel them walking alongside us, bringing us strength and inspiration. And every day, the Brothers say a special prayer of gratitude just for them. We’ve put together some additional information that you might find helpful, download our planned giving brochure now.
And if you have any questions or would like to talk about your plans, please feel free to reach out to Cathy any time at 905-528-6565 x 3338 or fill in the contact form above.
Legal Considerations
If you are ready to talk with your lawyer about leaving a planned gift, you can share this information with them:
Official Name:
Good Shepherd Centres
Address:
400 King St W
P.O. Box 1003
Hamilton, ON, L8N 3R1
Registered Charitable #:
13063 6798 RR0001