Planned Giving
Planned Giving:
Be the Light That Guides Future Generations
Your legacy can be a catalyst for change. At Sage Haven Society, we’re committed to providing safety, support, and healing for women, children, and community members impacted by violence. By including Sage Haven in your estate plans, you ensure a future filled with hope and opportunity for those who need it most.
What is planned giving?
Empower Change Beyond Your Lifetime
Planned giving is a way to make a meaningful and lasting difference. By designating Sage Haven Society as part of your estate, you can:
- Provide safety for survivors in secure, supportive housing.
- Fund life-changing trauma care to help individuals heal.
- Empower resilience in women, children, and youth rebuilding their lives.
This is your opportunity to create a brighter future for countless years to come.
Why Leave A Legacy Gift?
Leave a Lasting Impact and Inspire Generations
Legacy giving goes beyond immediate donations; it’s a way to sustain hope and healing for years to come. Some of the benefits include:
- Reduce estate taxes for you and your loved ones.
- Ensure your gift makes a lasting impact without affecting your current finances.
- Adaptable to life’s changes—you can adjust your gift at any time.
- Create a balance that supports both your family and the cause you hold dear.
Ways To Create Your Legacy
Simple Ways to Give That Make a Big Impact
Making a planned gift is easier than you think. Consider these options:
Leave a gift in your will:
“I give the sum of $_______ to Sage Haven Society to be used where it is needed most.”
Allocate a portion of your estate:
“I give ______% of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to Sage Haven Society.”
Name Sage Haven Society as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, pension,
or TFSA.
Explore other options: Consider charitable remainder trusts or giftingproperty as a lasting contribution.
It is essential that you include the correct name & address:
Legal name: Sage Haven Society
Mailing Address: 3082 3rd Avenue, Port Alberni, BC, V9Y 2A5
Charity #: 10785 2584 RR 0001
Society #: S-15795
Effective Date of Status: August 11, 1980
We recommend working with your lawyer, notary, or financial advisor to ensure your legacy reflects your values and intentions.
Your Legacy, Their Future
Change Lives Today and Tomorrow
Your legacy can provide safety, hope, and healing to survivors of violence for years to come. Every planned gift makes a difference—large or small, your impact will ripple through generations.
CONTACT
Ellen Frood, Executive Director
Phone: 250-736-0702
Email: executivedirector@sagehavensociety.org