Ways to Donate Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! 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.
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 In Memory donation, we send an acknowledgment of your thoughtfulness to the family.
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 In Celebration gift.
Make a lasting impact on West Haldimand General Hospital with a Legacy Gift.
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
Yes, 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 Gifts of 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
Some companies 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.
Yes! 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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