Building a brighter future for families in Windsor-Essex – today and in the future.
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The need for decent and affordable housing has never been greater. With rising rents, families living with lower income are under more strain than ever before. Yet our goals remain the same – to give more families the opportunity to change their lives through affordable homeownership with Habitat.
 
A legacy gift to Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex will help build the future of so many families in need of decent and affordable housing. After first taking steps to ensure your loved ones and heirs are cared for through your estate, a bequest gift to Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex can be a truly exceptional way to create a legacy for the future.
 
A gift in your will shows more than just foresight and careful planning, it reveals a lasting commitment to Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex and a desire to make a difference beyond your lifetime.
 
What to give?
A specific amount, a percentage, or the residue of your estate. You can bequest real property or securities.
 
Most legacy gifts are bequests: gifts established in someone’s will. Such a gift would allow your estate to realize tax savings in the future. These gifts enable people to make a more substantial contribution than they could afford during their lifetime. A gift in your will would have a deep impact on the future of Habitat Windsor-Essex and those that we serve in this community.

What are your next steps?
  • Create a will that reflects your wishes. You can make your bequest in honor or in memory of someone special.
  • If you already have a will and are considering a bequest to us, the easiest and least expensive way to make a small change in your existing will is to add a codicil. The codicil will retain all the provisions of your will, except those that are modified by this addition.
  • Make an appointment with your lawyer to draft or revise your will. Your lawyer will help you with the key information and details. We have sample wording available to assist you and your lawyer.
  • Contact us to inform us of your gift so that we can ensure we honour your request.
 
For more information on these other types of legacy gifts please contact us here.

Charitable bequests

​These are gifts created in a will and are generally made after a person has provided for their loved ones and other heirs.
 
A bequest gift may be for a fixed sum, or for a specified amount of the residue of the estate after other specific bequests have been distributed.

Gifts of life insurance

​There are many ways in which you can use life insurance as a future gift to Habitat Windsor-Essex. Giving a new or existing insurance policy allows even people of modest means to make a sizable gift with only a small annual or monthly payment. As an additional benefit, there is a tax credit available, providing immediate tax relief.

Endowments

​An endowment is created when a donor designates their gift’s principal to be held while only the proceeds of that principal are used to fund the work of Habitat Windsor-Essex. Ask us about how you wish to help build a better future for families.

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