What Your Legacy Can Do
You believe in the power of community—the importance of connection, compassion, and standing by one another. You’ve shown it through your actions: supporting kids, helping seniors, showing up for friends, neighbours, and people in crisis.
Now, more and more Canadians are including causes they care about in their legacy planning. A gift in your Will is more than a financial decision—it’s a statement about the values that define you.
Here’s how your legacy can make a difference:
1. You can create lasting change.
Even a small portion of your estate can help build a stronger, more caring community—without taking away from your loved ones. Your legacy becomes part of the solution, far into the future.
2. You provide stability and hope.
Your planned gift helps United Way British Columbia respond to emergencies today and invest in long-term programs for tomorrow. It’s a gift that adapts to community needs—even ones we can’t yet foresee.
3. You can give with confidence.
United Way BC is one of Canada’s top-rated charities for transparency, accountability, and impact. Your gift will be used wisely—and well.
4. Your estate may benefit too.
A charitable gift in your Will can offer significant tax advantages, helping maximize your estate’s value for both your family and the causes you care about.
5. Final Thoughts.
Creating a legacy isn’t about how much you give. It’s about what you stand for—and how you want to be remembered.
A legacy gift is a simple, powerful way to express your values and care for your community for generations to come.
📘 Not sure where to begin?
Check out our guide: Guide to Writing a Will – United Way British Columbia
💙 Ready to explore a gift in your Will?
We’ve partnered with Willfora, a free, confidential tool that helps you create or update your Will online—in less than 30 minutes.
It’s secure, simple, and a meaningful way to take care of the people and causes that matter most.
Help us understand and fulfill your wishes
Creating a legacy for the future can be a very personal decision, and we want to honour that. We also want to help you achieve the impact you desire for your legacy, so it can be helpful to know about your wishes. Letting us know about your intentions doesn’t mean you cannot change your mind about your gift. You are always free to make changes to your plans. And rest assured, we value your privacy and never share your personal information.
We’d also really love to thank you for being someone who cares so deeply about helping others across the province.
To tell us about your wishes, contact:
Peter Ko
Planned Giving Manager
604.268.1343 (Direct)