The Heritage Club
Ensuring a Legacy of Community Support
The YMCA Heritage Club at the YMCA of Three Rivers recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made planned gifts to support our mission. These planned gifts can include bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance policies, or other forms of legacy giving. The Heritage Club acknowledges and honours these donors for their commitment to the future of the YMCA of Three Rivers and its mission.
The Heritage Club serves to celebrate the generosity of these donors and to inspire others to consider planned giving as a way to support our organization’s long-term goals and programs. These important gifts help ensure that we can continue to provide essential programs and services to our community for generations to come.
There are several ways to give in either your lifetime or in your estate, all of which will have meaningful impact for our Y. Our team is available to support you in these decisions, however, we also encourage you to seek the counsel of your financial advisors to make the right decision for you and your family.
Making Your Gift - We Make it Easy
Making a planned gift or bequest to the YMCA of Three Rivers is a meaningful way to leave a lasting legacy and support our mission for generations to come. If you're new to planned giving, here are some common methods to get you started:
You may consider noting the YMCA of Three Rivers as a beneficiary in your will, life insurance policy, or retirement assets.
Bequests
How to Give: You can direct a fixed amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset to the YMCA of Three Rivers in your will or trust.
We recommend consulting with your legal or financial advisor to ensure the gift aligns with your overall estate plan. You'll need to include the following information:
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Legal name: YMCA of Three Rivers (Midwestern Ontario)
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Charitable Registration Number:
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YMCA of Three Rivers - 11930 7098 RR0001 or
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YMCA of Three Rivers Foundation – 84685 0030 RR0001
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Address: Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd, Cambridge, ON N1R 3H3
Your Impact: This ensures your legacy supports the YMCA’s future, providing long-term stability and growth for our programs.
Don't Have a Will?
No problem, we can help!
We are pleased to partner with Willfora to make planned giving easier than ever. Willfora is a simple, secure online tool that helps you create a will and include a legacy gift to the YMCA of Three Rivers. It guides you through the process step-by-step, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented and legally binding.
Visit Willfora to get started on creating your will and a legacy gift to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
The YMCA of Three Rivers has partnered with Willfora to give you the opportunity to make a free, legal Will. Leaving a gift to the YMCA is always appreciated but not required to use this service. We are grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for making this possible through the Resilient Communities Grant.
Gifts of Insurance
How to Give: You can name the YMCA of Three Rivers Endowment Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy.
Your Impact: Transform an annual premium into a significant future gift, ensuring that your support continues beyond your lifetime.
Retirement Plans
How to Give: You can designate the YMCA of Three Rivers Endowment Foundation as a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
Your Impact: In consultation with a certified financial planner or tax advisor, you can evaluate the giving options most beneficial to you as they relate to your retirement plans. This will allow you to provide significant future support for the YMCA of Three Rivers.
Become a Hertitage Club Member
Benefits of Joining the Heritage Club
Members of our YMCA of Three Rivers Heritage Club will receive exclusive benefits including:
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An invitation to our annual luncheon, held in the YMCA of Three Rivers community, typically held in the fall.
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Invitations to our signature YMCA of Three Rivers events held throughout the year.
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A copy of our Annual Report, detailing the impact of the Heritage Club and its members.
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Opportunities to share your story and inspire others to give through our annual communications.
Supporting the YMCA of Three Rivers means supporting vital community programs and services. As part of the YMCA of Three Rivers Heritage Club, your legacy gift will create a lasting impact for our community members and our programs, ensuring longevity and long-term support. This has a ripple effect in building stronger, more connected communities and creates lasting change.
Joining is Simple
By including the YMCA of Three Rivers in your planned giving, you help ensure our continued success and impact in the community. For more information or assistance with your planned giving options, please contact us at giving@ytr.ymca.ca. We’re here to help you make a lasting difference.
YMCA of Three Rivers Endowment Foundation
Invest Today for a Bright Tomorrow
The YMCA of Three Rivers Foundation is an independent registered charity focused on ensuring the vitality of programs and services offered at the YMCA of Three Rivers.
The Foundation is the caretaker of endowed gifts to the YMCA of Three Rivers, ensuring that there is long-term sustainable funding to meet emerging and future needs across our Three Rivers communities: Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth and Waterloo Region. Funds are held in perpetuity and the earnings derived from these investments provide income to the YMCA of Three Rivers for designated purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your generosity fuels our mission to strengthen our community. Have questions about leaving a legacy gift or how to have the most impact? See our planned giving FAQ below.
Can't find an answer to your question? Our Philanthropy team is here to help. Contact us at giving@ytr.ymca.ca or 519-501-5484.
Don't Forget
Notify us of your planned gift so we can extend our gratitude and be sure to include you in our YMCA of Three Rivers Heritage Club.
We are so grateful to have generous community members like you. Your support is integral to our ability to help our community Shine On.
Philanthropy Team
Email: giving@ytr.ymca.ca
Phone: 519-501-5484
Connect with the Philanthropy team
Our Philanthropy Team is grateful for strategic support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Resilient Communities Grant.
Have any questions about how to make a gift or how your gift is having an impact?
Connect with us at giving@ytr.ymca.ca