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Legacy Gifts to CAH

Leave your legacy

What is a legacy gift?

A legacy gift is a donation you choose to include in your will in support of Centres d’Accueil Héritage (CAH).

It is simple to arrange and allows you to support Francophone seniors in the Greater Toronto Area while leaving a lasting impact on your community.

Why make a legacy gift to CAH?

A lasting legacy

A lasting legacy

Your gift ensures that CAH’s essential work continues for future generations by supporting housing, meals, and care services for Francophone seniors.

Universal bequest

Protect French-language services for seniors

Aging in one’s language is essential to dignity and well-being. Your contribution helps maintain accredited, compassionate services tailored to the social, community, and health needs of Francophone seniors.

Reduce the tax burden on your estate

A legacy gift may generate significant tax credits for your estate, helping reduce taxes and maximize the impact of your contribution.

Simple and flexible

How to make a legacy gift

You simply need to include a clause in your will naming Centres d’Accueil Héritage as a beneficiary. Your notary or legal advisor can guide you through the process.

Universal bequest

You leave your entire estate to CAH.

Specific bequest

Specific bequest

You leave a specific amount or asset (cash, property, investments, etc.).

Residual bequest

You leave a percentage or the remainder of your estate after other distributions.

Life insurance gift

Life insurance gift

You may designate CAH as the beneficiary or owner of an existing or new policy.

Registered plans donation

Registered plans donation

You may designate CAH as a beneficiary of a portion of your RRSP, RRIF, or TFSA.

Securities donation

Securities donation

Donations of stocks, bonds, or mutual funds may help avoid capital gains tax while making a significant impact.

100% of donations received are invested directly into projects serving our clients.

What are the benefits of making a legacy gift to CAH?

A legacy gift allows you to leave a meaningful legacy, provide lasting support for French-language services for Francophone seniors in the Greater Toronto Area, and benefit from tax advantages for your estate.

No. You simply need to include a basic clause in your will naming Centres d’Accueil Héritage as a beneficiary.

Yes. A legacy gift can be modified or revoked at any time, according to your wishes.

It is not required, but we encourage you to inform us so we can better plan for the future and thank you for your generosity.

Client Testimonials
“…I now receive home support services from CAH to assist me. It was truly needed. Without CAH, I had no voice to make myself heard…”
Client of the Active Living Centre
Client Testimonials
“I was hesitant at first, and I wasn’t sure how I would like it or how it would be for me, especially as an older man…”
Client of the CAH Oshawa Adult Day Program
Client Testimonials
“…I now receive home support services from CAH to assist me. It was truly needed. Without CAH, I had no voice to make myself heard…”
Client of the Active Living Centre
Client Testimonials
“I was hesitant at first, and I wasn’t sure how I would like it or how it would be for me, especially as an older man…”
Client of the CAH Oshawa Adult Day Program

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We would like to sincerely thank our members, partners, and collaborators for their continued support. We look forward to continuing our close collaboration with you in the years ahead.