Make generosity part of your legacy

December 1, 2020 / by United Way

“I used to sell Girl Guide cookies and the neighbours would give me more money than what the cookies cost,” says Diane. “I would come home feeling distraught because I didn’t think it was fair that the neighbours were giving more than what the cookies were worth. My mom explained why they were doing it!” 

Now in her fifties, Diane chuckles at the thought. Looking back, she realizes that giving back and helping others is part of her DNA and something that she learned not only from her neighbours, but from her parents. 

“We are all on the same planet and we all come with different advantages and disadvantages that may or may not be fair,” she explains. “So if I have the ability to set aside some of my income to help people then that’s what I should do. It’s not about a race and who gets to the finish line first or about leaving those behind who can’t keep up – it would be better if everyone had an overall better quality of life.”

Diane is a long-time United Way donor. She has also named United Way Greater Victoria in her will, becoming one of our  Legacy Circle donors. 

By leaving a legacy gift to United Way, she has made a commitment to leave a visionary investment to the community. 

She trusts that United Way will use her donation to support the greatest need. Diane’s legacy gift will celebrate a lifetime of giving and continue to improve the lives of individuals and families in the future.

Investing in the Future – Your Legacy Gift to the Community 

When COVID-19 hit our community, we were all thrown into a crisis that took us by storm. There has been a toll on our mental health, our relationships and our financial security. But because we are a community that cares about and for each other, we will rally and we will recover. That’s because people like Diane are giving to their community now and into the future. If you believe in your community, we are asking that you invest in the future. Leave a Legacy that aligns with your values and help shape the future of Greater Victoria. 

There are many ways you can give that will help support our community well into the future:

  • Naming United Way in your Will
  • Donating your life insurance policy to United Way
  • Donating Gifts of Securities
  • Donating RRSPs
  • Donating Real Estate & Personal Property 

For more information and for a confidential consultation on bequests and other types of legacy gifts please contact:
Darryl Els, Individual & Planned Giving, darryl.els@uwgv.ca or call 250.220.7365