YOUR LEGACY WILL LIVE ON THROUGH THE ROOTS OF YOUR MEMORIAL TREE IN ISRAEL
CHW passionately supports programs and services for Children and Women in Israel and Canada WHO WE ARE Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is a non-political, non-partisan national network of dedicated volunteers and professionals who strongly believe that the advancement of childcare, education, healthcare, and women’s issues transcends politics, religion and national boundaries. what we do Our vision is to be the best Canadian philanthropic organization supporting social services, programs and projects in Israel and Canada. We strive to be recognized as the leaders by our members and friends, donors, partners and our beneficiaries in Israel and Canada. why we do it We strongly believe that every human being deserves to achieve their full potential, while living in safety and security. HOW we do it Our support of excellent education, advanced medical care, and ground breaking research benefits people globally, improves lives and provides hope. By providing donors and volunteers with a vehicle to effect meaningful change through their philanthropy, CHW enables its supporters to make the world a better place.
What is the CHW Legacy circle? The Legacy Circle is a way for Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) supporters to continue their vision of a better world. It starts now and continues with the legacy they leave behind. It is a seed planted today that grows into something strong, something that will help make a difference in the lives of those in need. CHW funds programs and projects supporting healthcare, education, and social services, which benefit women and children in Israel and Canada. Consider a planned gift to enjoy significant tax and financial advantages while providing financial security for CHW projects in Israel to sustain them for generations to come. Leaving a gift to CHW in your will can significantly reduce your taxes during your lifetime, while decreasing the estate tax burden for your heirs. That means making a planned gift to CHW will allow you to take care of your extended CHW family, ensure your philanthropic legacy, while also ensuring the future of your loved ones.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE YOUR GIFT
A designation of CHW as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, RRSP, RRIF or a Charitable Insured Annuity
The creation of a charitable remainder trust or a donoradvised trust
A bequest of cash, securities, real estate, art, or other property
A gift of residual interest
YOUR LEGACY The CHW Legacy Circle honours and recognizes those who have included CHW in their estate plans in the following ways: • During and after your lifetime, your name will be listed as a member of our Legacy Circle • We invite you to share your CHW legacy with us by communicating your story in writing or through a multi-media art project • A fruit bearing tree will be planted at one of our youth villages in your memory, providing sustainability, sustenance, and financial security. The roots of your tree will connect your memory with our Israeli homeland and the legacy you created at CHW.
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• On the anniversary of your passing (Yahrzeit) a prayer will be chanted in your memory each year, in the Abbell Synagogue the Hadassah University Medical Center surrounded by the beautiful Chagall Windows
• Sharing your testimonial in ORAH to encourage others to join our Legacy Circle • A Legacy Circle pin to wear with pride
why We LEFT OUR LEGACY gift “The CHW Legacy Circle enables people to leave an impactful gift that they would not be able to give in their lifetime. It ensures the sustainability of the organization.” - Marla Dan
“We have the joy in our lifetime of knowing that we will always be part of this incredibly important and highly effective organization.” - Marcia and Bernie Glick
“I have always wanted to make meaningful contributions....As I reviewed my will recently, I could not think of anything more meaningful than a bequest to CHW.” - Lynn Gillman
“I hope that when my children and grandchildren see that I have left CHW a legacy gift, this will encourage them to keep supporting CHW.” - Gina Grant
To leave your gift today, visit www.chw.ca/legacy Your giving lives on by changing lives, providing hope, and building futures.
Lisa Colt-Kotler Chief Executive Officer lisa@chw.ca | 416-477-5964 x 105
Elayna Latsky National President elayna@latsky.com
Marla Dan Legacy Chair marlaldan62@gmail.com