Sustainable support
Stability that lasts
Planned gifts create long-term financial strength, helping protect programs during uncertain years and ensuring support remains available to 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth.
Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy of Welcome.
A planned gift is a simple way to carry your values forward—helping ensure that 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth across Canada can access affirming spaces and life-changing support for generations to come.
By including the Welcome Friend Foundation in your estate plans or will, you help create sustainable, long-term resources for charitable work that strengthens health, belonging, and community. Legacy giving is not about a single moment—it’s about building a future where everyone can thrive.
Why it matters
A future built on belonging
Legacy gifts help ensure that affirming, community-centred supports remain available across Canada—especially in rural, Northern, and underserved communities where access can be limited.
Health & well-being
Affirmation saves lives
When youth have safe, affirming spaces, they build resilience, connection, and confidence. Your legacy can help keep those spaces open, accessible, and welcoming.
Generational impact
Values in action
A legacy gift is a statement: community matters, inclusion matters, and young people deserve to grow up surrounded by dignity and care.
What is legacy giving?
Legacy giving (also called planned giving) is a future donation arranged through your estate planning. Many people choose a gift that fits their circumstances—some are specific amounts, and others are a percentage of the residue of an estate.
These gifts are often arranged without affecting your current finances, and can be updated if your situation changes.
Common options
Legacy gifts in Canada
Here are common Canadian ways to include a charity in your plans. Your lawyer or advisor can confirm what is best for your personal circumstances.
In your will
Bequest (specific or residual)
A bequest can be a specific dollar amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of the residue of your estate after other obligations are met.
Registered plans
RRSP / RRIF / TFSA beneficiary
Naming the Foundation as a beneficiary can be a straightforward way to make a meaningful gift—often done by updating a designation form.
Insurance
Life insurance beneficiary
You can name the Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing policy, or take out a policy specifically to create a future charitable gift.
Sample will wording (for your lawyer)
Your lawyer or notary may find this sample wording helpful:
“I give to the Welcome Friend Foundation, a registered Canadian charity,
the sum of $_____ OR _____% of the residue of my estate, to be used for its charitable purposes.”
Your advisor can tailor the language to match your wishes and province/territory requirements.
Our promise
Confidential, respectful, and entirely your choice
Estate planning is personal. We approach legacy conversations with care, privacy, and gratitude—always without pressure.
No obligation
You don’t have to notify us
There is no requirement to tell us you’ve included the Foundation in your plans. If you choose to share, we can ensure we honour your intentions.
Confidential
Handled with care
If you reach out, we keep conversations private and focused on what matters to you—your values, your wishes, and your comfort.
Recognition
Named or anonymous
If you would like to be recognized, we can celebrate your generosity. If you prefer anonymity, we will respect that fully.
Interested in leaving a legacy gift?
If you’d like to explore options or share your intentions, we would be honoured to connect. We can also provide your advisor with our charitable registration details.
This page provides general information only and is not legal or financial advice. Please consult your professional advisor.
Email legacy@welcomefriend.ca
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and write “Legacy” in the subject line.
Welcome Friend Foundation – Registration Details
Corporation Number: 1649095-6
Registered Canadian Charity Number: 797410362RR0001
Welcome Friend Foundation
76 Dawson Street, P.O. Box 242
Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
Email: legacy@welcomefriend.ca
Phone: 705-842-3740 ext 105