The Foundation receives support from corporate partners, individuals and service clubs. There are many ways you can give to support the hospital, and the decision about how much to give is entirely yours. Giving is all about supporting your local hospital with the best equipment when you need us most. All donations are confidential and will be recognized (if you choose) through the Foundation’s donor recognition program. As well, gifts are eligible for a receipt for income tax purposes to the full extent provided by the Canada Revenue Agency.

Contact us today to learn more about the ways you can support the work of WHGH.

Give today in support of the West Haldimand General Hospital. While the province provides funds for hospital operations, the community’s support is vital for the funding of hospital equipment. Thank you for supporting the Haldimand and surrounding communities.

Ways to Donate

Monthly Giving

By becoming a monthly contributor to the West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation, you help ensure a regular, dependable flow of income for the hospital. Your donation is convenient, automatic and cost effective. Foundation mailing and administration costs are reduced, which helps more funds to be directed to the Hospital.

You may make your pre-authorized donations with a credit card, pre-authorized payments or through post-dated cheques. You may discontinue your gifts at any time by providing written notice to the Foundation.

In Memory

A memorial gift can be made to remember a family member, friend or colleague who has passed away. Your gift also demonstrates your commitment to improving the quality of life for those in our community.

When we receive your donation, we send an acknowledgment of your thoughtfulness to the family.

In Celebration

Celebrating a special occasion with a gift to West Haldimand Hospital and Healthcare Foundation is a thoughtful way to acknowledge someone by supporting a cause they care about. Your donation might celebrate the birth of a child, a birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement or any other significant milestone.

West Haldimand Hospital and Healthcare Foundation will send a card to the person you are honoring with your message when we receive your gift.

Legacy Gifts

Make a lasting impact on West HaldimandGeneral Hospital.

An Estate Gift helps you to:
- Achieve your philanthropic goals
- Invest in the future health of your community
- Meet your personal and financial goals
- Offset your income tax and/or eliminate estate taxes

There are several ways to leave a gift to West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation in your will:
- Leave a specific dollar amount or a portion of your estate
- Name West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy
- Designate West haldimand General Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of your RRSP/RRIF or other pension plan

The West Haldimand Hospital and Healthcare Foundation has a practice of designating bequest gifts to the greatest area of need with 10% of the gift invested in the legacy endowment fund. Bequest gifts/legacy gifts help us to ensure that we will have the financial resources to support programs now and well into the future.

*Be sure to speak to your financial advisor and discuss your charitable intentions with loved ones. Once you have decided on your wishes, contact your lawyer to update your will.
*Be sure to speak to your financial advisor and discuss your charitable intentions with loved ones. Once you have decided on your wishes, contact your lawyer to update your will.
** Be sure to contact West Haldimand Hospital and Healthcare Foundation to update your donation records.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Hostein at 905-768-3311 ext 1236 or lisa.hostein@whgh.ca

Gifts of Securities

Personally donating appreciated securities (stocks, bonds and mutual funds) is a terrific gift. You receive a full value tax receipt and do not pay tax on the appreciation, effectively reducing the cost of giving!

Do you want to help the West Haldimand General Hospital Foundation but don’t have the cash readily available? Donating securities directly to West Haldimand General is a way to give that won’t affect your cash flow and also gives you a tremendous tax break immediately.

When shares of a listed company are transferred directly to our Foundation, the donor pays no tax on any capital gains, compared to the usual 50% taxability. A donation receipt is issued for the full value of the shares transferred, which will eliminate the capital gains tax and can be used to reduce other income taxes.

Download the securities transfer form

Questions?
Please contact Lisa Hostein at 905-768-3311 Ext. 1236 or lisa.hostein@whgh.ca

Matching Gifts

Some employers match the charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, contact your employer or the Foundation office.

Recognize a Healthcare Hero

Our Grateful Patient and Family Program is an opportunity to express your gratitude and extend support to the individual staff members and departments that played a meaningful role in your care. It is also an opportunity to share your story.
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