Legacy Circle ~

Join a group of individuals who share your passion for supporting the community.

Life is like a book. When your book is opened, what will that story say about you? What legacy are you going to leave behind? When you pledge to leave a gift in your Will to the Community Foundation, you can rest easy knowing that your story, your impact, your legacy will continue to grow and help your community, forever. Our Legacy Circle recognizes these current and future donors whose generosity and foresight will ensure that the Foundation will flourish for years to come. Joining our Legacy Circle ensures that your name will live on and your gift will create a lasting impact for generations.

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The promise of today provides the nutrients for your future legacy to grow and thrive.

Making planned gifts through the Foundation benefits the community while providing maximum tax benefits and peace of mind to donors and their loved ones.

The Community Foundation is an incredible organization with an ambitious plan to create transformative impact in our province for generations to come. I am excited to be part of the team and believe wholeheartedly in the work of the Community Foundation. Including the Community Foundation as part of my estate plans is a reflection of my commitment to the ongoing growth of the organization and is inspired by my hope to create a sustainable impact in my community far beyond my lifetime.

I’ve come to a point in my life when I am thinking about what happens when I die. Since I don’t have any heirs, the thought was that charities should benefit from my estate. But which charities? Through the years, my preference of charities has changed often. I know that the SSCF keeps an ongoing evaluation of charities particularly through Vital Signs. This gives me confidence that whatever the value of my fund, it will provide support for worthy charities.

Making a contribution towards reclaiming my/our Indigenous Ancestry on behalf of my maternal and paternal Grandmothers. Part of this also includes helping to create a brighter future for those affected by intergenerational trauma.

A number of things inspired me, but one thing for sure was Adam Hicks Ted Talk. This inspired me and gave me a better understanding of leaving a legacy behind. I know my purpose and this is to help people, my country, my community, and everyone around me. When I leave this world, I want to leave empty, knowing I fulfilled my purpose and did all I was assigned to do. Being a part of this circle has helped me to begin fulfilling my purpose and aligning me in the right path.

How to Get Started

Through a single act of leaving a deferred gift to the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, you are ensuring that the community will benefit for generations to come.

With a $1,000 initial commitment and promise that at least $9,000 will follow in your estate plan, a named fund will be started for you. This allows you to contribute during your lifetime as well, if you choose.

If you prefer to not start your own fund, you can choose to give to an existing fund. For example, our Vital Community Fund addresses the community’s researched and most pressing needs.

How to Give Later

We can provide sample Will clauses, but we encourage you to work with your professional advisors to support you in planning your gift to the Foundation.

Jenna Peoples -

Community Legacy Coordinator

More Information

If you have any questions on how we can help join our Legacy Circle, please feel free to reach out to our Community Legacy Coordinator!

Jenna Peoples -

Community Legacy Coordinator

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