Leave a gift in your will
What will your legacy be?
Since 1906, The Ottawa Mission has evolved to meet the needs of our community’s most vulnerable population. Together with you by our side, we can ensure the doors of The Mission will always be open to serve people who are hungry, homeless and lost.
A legacy gift is a personal statement of the values you embraced during your life and will help The Mission plan for the future and continue to transform lives.
Our legal name: The Ottawa Mission
Our charitable registration #: 108150509 RR 0001
Our Address: The Ottawa Mission 46 Daly Street Ottawa, ON K1N 6E4
Development office phone #: 613-234-1155
Email: donations@ottawamission.com
After ensuring your loved ones are cared for, a charitable gift in your will to The Mission enables you to make a gift that will make a difference for years to come.
If you are drafting a will or codicil, you can make a charitable gift to The Ottawa Mission by using wording such as the following:
“I leave this gift to The Ottawa Mission, Development Office, 46 Daly Ave., Ottawa, ON K1N 6E4, Charitable Registration #10815 0509 RR0001 or its successor, a (state share or percentage of estate, a specific amount of money, the specific securities you wish to leave.) I direct this money to be used as its Board of Directors chooses.”
Other ways to leave a legacy gift
You may also consider naming The Ottawa Mission as a beneficiary of your RRSPs, RRIFs or life insurance policy. Your gift can also be in the form of shares, bonds or mutual funds. We would be happy to talk with you about these options. Please contact Dahir Dualeh at 613-868-5435 or email ddualeh@ottawamission.com for more information.
Lasting gifts to help others
“Family is the word that comes to mind when I think about leaving a charitable gift in my will. ”
— Colette
“The Mission does wonderful work that meets urgent needs. It is an organization most worthy of our help. ”
— Lucian and Rita
“We had no children, but have been blessed with a good life, and both felt strongly that we want to give back. ”
— Shirley and Reg
“I want to use my bequest to help people who have lost everything to their addiction, and give them the chance to get their lives back, the way I had.”
— Fraser
We would be honoured to know if you have chosen to leave a legacy gift to The Mission. We realize that your loved ones come first and that these decisions take time and special consideration. We will handle your gift with care, sensitivity and respect. Be assured that sharing with us your intention is in no way binding, and will be held in the strictest of confidence.
We’re here to help
If you are interested in making a planned gift, a gift of life insurance policy or another type of bequest, please contact us below.
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