Leave a Gift in Your Will
Learn more about planned giving
What is planned giving?
Planned giving is a way to think ahead about the causes you care about and how you may want to support them in the future.
For some people, planned giving means leaving a gift in a will or bequest. For others, it may mean naming a charity as a beneficiary for life insurance, using a donor-advised fund, or giving certain assets such as publicly traded securities.
Planned gifts can take many forms and do not have to be large to be meaningful. Gifts of all sizes can make a difference, and your own needs and the people you care about can always come first.
There is no single right way to do it.
Want a simple overview?
Our Introduction to Planned Giving resource explains some common planned giving options in plain language.
Why Leave a Gift in Your Will?
Planned gifts help charities like Alice House think beyond the needs of today.
They can help ensure that women and their children impacted by intimate partner violence continue to have access to safe housing, trauma-informed counselling, and other supports when they need them.
They can also give Alice House greater stability as our community changes and grows, helping us strengthen programs, respond to emerging needs, and plan for the future with confidence.
A planned gift is more than a future donation. It is a way to help make sure support is there for the next family who reaches out.
A Gift-in-Will helps...
provide safe homes for women and children rebuilding after violence
support lasting safety, healing and independence
sustain the impact of Alice House for generations to come
How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
Start with a conversation. Planned giving is personal, and every situation is different.
If you are interested in learning more, we encourage you to speak with a lawyer, financial advisor, accountant, or other qualified professional. They can help you understand the options available to you and decide what makes sense for your circumstances.
If Alice House is one of the organizations you are considering supporting, we would be happy to answer questions about our work, the future needs we are preparing for, or the kind of impact a planned gift can make.
To start a confidential conversation: [email protected]
This page provides general information only and is not intended as legal, financial, or tax advice.