Ways to Support Hospice Care
Every donation to Providence Care’s Hospice Community programs or AB Smith Homestead House helps us provide high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care for our patients and their families. All of our programs and services are offered free of charge. While we receive government funding, it covers only 50% of our costs. Community support and donations are essential to ensure we can continue providing this care. Please consider contributing to our compassionate community.
One-Time or Monthly Gifts
Your generous donation helps us continue providing vital support and compassionate services to our patients and their families. It also enables us to expand our educational programs and grief support for patients, their families, and the broader community. Every contribution ensures our resources remain accessible and free to all who need them.
Recognize Their Impact
Patients and families are often deeply touched by the dedication of our healthcare professionals, volunteers, office staff, and other team members at Providence Care. One question we often hear is, “How can I say thank you?”
The Honour Your Caregiver program offers a meaningful way to show appreciation. A gift made in their name helps fund vital needs such as equipment, education, and facility enhancements. Each honoree receives a certificate of recognition as a lasting reminder of their impact.
Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts are a meaningful way to honour a deceased family member, friend, neighbour or colleague.
Memorial gifts may be given in lieu of flowers for a funeral service, to mark an anniversary of the individual’s death or at other special times of remembrance.
By choosing to celebrate the life of a loved one through a memorial donation, your gift will support our mission to help others touched by a life-limiting illness.
Gift of Securities
Did you know that donating publicly traded securities and mutual funds is a tax effective way to support your chosen charity?
By donating securities, you receive a double tax benefit – you eliminate the capital gains tax you would have to pay if you sold your appreciated securities PLUS you receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation. A gift of securities, therefore, benefits you more than giving cash!
Have a discussion with your financial planner or life insurance agent to learn how making a gift of securities, stocks, bonds or life insurance can be a wise way to reduce your taxes and help support our hospice home at the same time. Then rest easy knowing that your charitable spirit will live on.
Legacy Giving
Planning a gift now that will support hospice care in the future is a wonderful way to leave a lasting legacy in your community. Speak with your family, as well as your lawyer, financial advisor and/or insurance agent when considering making a planned gift. Your advisors have the experience and skills to determine the most suitable gift to meet your financial and philanthropic goals.
A bequest in your will is the easiest and most effective means to ensure that your assets are distributed as you wish. Your gift and generosity will have an ongoing and meaningful impact on many other families. You can opt to set a fixed amount, or simply stipulate that a percentage of your estate go to supporting our hospice. Even a small percentage will go a long way to improving the end-of-life experience for others in your community.
We are incredibly grateful for your support!
For more information about donating, please contact Donna Dwyre at dwyred@providencecare.ca or 613-544-4900 ext. 59103
