Ways to Give
Ways to Give
Now, more than ever we need you and the support of everyone in our community.Your donation will help support Community Living Oakville and our mission to encourage and support each person to live active, rewarding and fulfilling lives in the community, by helping us to provide quality services, supports and opportunities that are varied and will add value to each person with a developmental disability. Find out more about the ways you can give back to your community below.
- Help CLO deliver the highest quality programs and services.
- By giving monthly, you invest what makes sense for you and make an incredible impact over the course of your donation.
- Support Community Living Oakville for generations to come with a legacy gift.
- From lemonade stands to BBQs to golf tournaments – there are so many fun ways to give back!
- From auctions and raffles to personal care products and seasonal gifts - you will be supporting people with a developmental disability.
- Membership keeps you updated on current developments and policies affecting people with a developmental disability.
Make a difference in the quality of people's lives by making a gift In Memory of a loved one lost.
Wills and Charitable Bequests
Leaving a gift in your will (bequest) to Community Living Oakville is a powerful act of generosity. You can realize the dream of providing for the future of CLO in a way that may not have been possible during your lifetime.Leaving a gift in your will is simple. You can provide cash, securities, property or set aside a specific amount or percentage of your estate. Discuss it with your family and consult with your professional advisors about the options that best suit your goals and circumstances.
The benefits of giving through your will:
- A gift in your will allows you to make a gift in the future without impacting your assets today
- Your estate receives a charitable tax credit that can significantly offset taxes owed
- A gift in your will is revocable and you may change your plans at any time
Please be assured that if you wish your gift to remain anonymous we will always respect your privacy.
Gifts of Life Insurance
A gift of life insurance is an inexpensive way to create a significant legacy for Community Living Oakville.
There are a number of ways to donate and plan your gift using life insurance:
- Consider making Community Living Oakville the beneficiary of a new or existing life insurance policy for tax savings in your Estate
- Transfer the ownership of an existing policy to Community Living Oakville and you will get charitable tax receipts for the remaining premium payments
- If you have a fully paid policy that you no longer need, you can donate it and possibly get a larger charitable tax receipt to use right now
- Purchase a new policy and make Community Living Oakville the owner and beneficiary and receive a charitable tax receipt for your premium payments. The income tax refund you receive will make the premiums cost much less
Gifts of RRSPs and RRIF Funds
Retirement funds can be the most heavily taxed assets you own. Gifts made through registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and registered retirement income funds (RRIFs) are a popular way to offset taxes owing on funds at the time of death. When you name Community Living Oakville directly as beneficiary, your estate will receive a charitable tax receipt for the full amount transferred.
Consult with your professional advisors to assess what is best for your financial circumstances. For more information on how you can build your legacy to benefit Community Living Oakville, please contact Andrea Lee, Development Manager at 289-795-8340 or [email protected]
Leave a Legacy
Get Involved
Whether hosting your own fundraiser, sponsoring a signature event, or volunteering at a community event – every effort makes a difference. See how you can support the Community Living Oakville:Host an Event or Fundraiser
There are many great ways to have fun and fundraise in support of Community Living Oakville. Barbeques, lemonade stands, music concerts, galas – every penny counts! Before you begin planning your event, please get in touch with our team by contacting Andrea Lee at [email protected] or 289-795-8340 as there are important guidelines you should be aware of. We are happy to support your fundraising efforts and we look forward to hearing from you!
Participate / Sponsor / Volunteer
There are many great opportunities to participate, sponsor and volunteer at an event in our community benefiting Community Living Oakville. Contact Andrea Lee, Development Manager at 289-795-8340 or [email protected] to learn more.
Host an Event
Become a Member
A Community Living Oakville membership keeps you updated on current developments and policies affecting people with a developmental disability. Membership entitles you to agency notices and newsletters. It provides an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas regarding service to people who have a developmental disability in the Oakville area. It is an excellent way to get involved and make a contribution to the community. Members have the right to vote on issues at General Membership Meetings.Membership is a crucial aspect of Community Living Oakville. Through a democratic process, changes are implemented with the necessary input by our members to ensure the people we support receive the highest possible standard of services and supports.
To become a member of Community Living Oakville please contact Community Living Oakville at (905) 844-0146 or print the Membership form and mail to us.
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