Legacy Giving
Leave Your Legacy
A planned or legacy gift ensures you’ll continue supporting the causes close to you in the future.
If you plan for your legacy during your lifetime, you can see first-hand the difference your support will make for many children, youth, and families in Estevan and Southeast Saskatchewan.
Why Give?
Your legacy has the power to create lasting change in our community. By choosing to support United Way Estevan through a legacy gift, you’re investing in the future of Estevan—helping local programs and services thrive for generations to come. Every dollar contributes to transforming lives, strengthening families, and building a vibrant, compassionate community. Together, we can ensure that essential resources are available to those who need them most.
Make a meaningful difference today, and leave a legacy of hope and support for tomorrow.
Why I Chose to Give Through My Will
“United Way Estevan brings people and organizations together to meet community needs and address local community social issues. The unifying force of United Way Estevan helps make social change possible. There is not a more deserving organization in our community.”
-Heidi Hesselink
What Are My Options
There are numerous options available, but don’t worry – we’ll talk you through it.
Please note that the information in this brochure is general in nature. We encourage you to contact and consult your own legal and financial counsel in the development of your financial estate plans.
Bequest
A charitable bequest can be as simple as adding a sentence or two in your Will, or a codicil appended to your present Will.
RRSPs/RRIFs
You can designate all or some of the funds in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) to support United Way Estevan.
Life Insurance
Enables you to provide a significant future gift at a very modest current cost.
Gifts of Securities
By donating gifts of securities, you often enjoy tax savings greater than those you receive when donating cash. Securities can be donated throughout your lifetime or through your will.
