Planning a legacy gift is more than just estate planning; it’s an act of enduring compassion. By including the Crisis Centre of BC in your will, you’re not just leaving behind assets; you’re leaving behind a legacy of support and understanding. Your bequest will help ensure that our phone lines remain open 24/7, that individuals and organizations are equipped to support those in crisis, and that the promise of connection remains steadfast.
Benefits That Touch Both Hearts and Heirs
- A Lasting Impact: Your gift will directly support our mission, ensuring that vital crisis and suicide intervention services continue to reach those in need.
- Tax Advantages: Your estate will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full value of your donation, potentially offsetting capital gains or other taxes.
- Flexibility and Personalization: You can designate your gift to specific programs or allow us to allocate it where it’s most needed.
- A Legacy of Hope: By becoming a Crisis Centre Legacy Partner, you’ll be part of a community dedicated to creating a world filled with compassion and understanding.
How to Leave Your Legacy
Including the Crisis Centre of BC in your will is simpler than you might think. Your lawyer can easily add a clause naming us as a beneficiary.
Our Legal Information
- Legal Name: Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia
- Address: 763 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X8
- Charity Registration Number: 10699 3322 RR0001
Sample Clauses for Your Will
- “My estate trustees shall pay the sum of $_______ (or transfer assets with an equal value) to Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (charitable registration number 10699 3322 RR0001) for the purpose of supporting the highest priority crisis intervention and suicide prevention projects as determined by the Centre.”
- “My estate trustees shall pay ______% of the residue of my estate to Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (charitable registration number 10699 3322 RR0001) for the purpose of supporting the highest priority crisis intervention and suicide prevention projects as determined by the Centre.”
Let Us Thank You
If you’ve already included the Crisis Centre of BC in your will, please contact us. We’d love to express our gratitude and ensure your wishes are honored.
Connect With Us
To begin planning your legacy gift, please contact our Development and Communications team:
- Phone: 604-872-1811
- Email: development [at] crisiscentre [dot] bc [dot] ca
