Legacy Giving is a meaningful way to create lasting impact through a future gift to the OCH Foundation. By including the Foundation in your estate plans, you can help ensure that people living in Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) have access to the programs and opportunities they need to thrive.
A legacy gift can take many forms, including:
Each legacy gift is unique and reflects the values, priorities, and lived experiences of the donor. At the OCH Foundation, legacy giving is relationship driven. We take the time to listen, understand what matters most to you, and explore how your future gift can align with your values and hopes for the community.
By choosing to leave a legacy gift, you join a community of compassionate supporters who believe everyone deserves not just a place to live, but the stability and opportunity to truly thrive. Connect with us to start the conversation.
Your legacy could help provide:
Legacy gifts strengthen our long-term sustainability, allowing us to plan intentionally and invest in initiatives that create lasting impact for tenants living in OCH communities.
Legacy gifts can offer meaningful tax advantages to your estate. In Canada, charitable gifts made through a will may generate charitable tax receipts that can offset your estate’s tax liabilities. Gifts of certain assets, such as publicly traded securities, may also reduce or eliminate capital gains tax. We encourage you to speak with your lawyer, financial advisor, or accountant to understand how a legacy gift can align with your broader estate and tax planning goals.
We recognize that estate planning is both practical and deeply personal. Our team is available to have a confidential, no-obligation conversation with you and, if desired, your professional advisors. We are here to answer questions, provide sample bequest language, and ensure your wishes are honoured with care and respect.
