Legacy giving
By including us in your planned giving, you’re providing a safe, supportive place for women facing cancer for years to come.
Support Sorrentino’s Compassion House for years to come
By including Compassion House Foundation in your estate plans, you help ensure Sorrentino’s Compassion House can continue offering accommodations, community, and support to women and their families for years to come.
If you already have a will, you can speak with your lawyer about including Compassion House Foundation in your estate plans. If you do not yet have a will, we’ve partnered with Willfora, a free resource that makes creating a will simple and accessible.
There are many reasons to consider leaving a legacy gift. In addition to supporting a cause you care about, your estate may receive charitable tax benefits, including potential reductions in estate taxes. Legacy gifts are also revocable, meaning you can update your plans at any time. Some donors may also choose to honour themselves or a loved one through a named endowment fund.
By making a planned gift today, you leave a lasting legacy of compassion and support for future guests of the House.
Creating a will is easy
More than half of Canadians do not have a will. Everyone should have a will - regardless of age, finances, or wellbeing - to make sure their wishes are known and carried out and not left to a court to decide.
We’ve partnered with Willfora, a free resource that makes creating a will simple and accessible.
Leaving a legacy gift to Compassion House Foundation is always appreciated but not required for you to use this service.
Quick and easy
Willfora allows you to create a legal will online in 20-minutes or less.
Free
Use Willfora at no cost to you. The service is for people with a simple family and financial situation.
Unlimited free updates
Your will is yours to update and modify. Simply update your will on Willfora online.
Frequently asked questions
A Legacy Gift (or Planned Gift) is a donation designated to a charitable organization at a future date. The most common way to leave a legacy gift is to make a bequest – leaving a gift in your will. Other planned giving options include: gift of securities, gift of life insurance, gift of RRSPs/RRIFs, or an endowment fund.
Legal name:
Compassion House Foundation
Charitable Registration Number:
87166 7473 RR0001
Mailing address:
Compassion House Foundation
10909 76 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 0J6
Phone number:
Tel: 780-425-7224
Toll free number:
1-888-425-7474
You may consider revising or updating your will with a Codicil, a supplementary paragraph added to the existing will, describing your gift intentions.
Here are some sample wording choices to reference:
- I give to Compassion House Foundation (Charitable Registration Number 87166 7473 RR0001) ____ % of the residue of my estate to be used where it is needed most.
- I give to Compassion House Foundation (Charitable Registration Number 87166 7473 RR0001) the sum of $____ in cash to be used where it is needed most.
Questions and conversations should be had with your family, your lawyer, or your financial planner.
If you have any questions for us, please reach out to donations@compassionhouse.org.
More ways to donate
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Gift of securities
A gift of publicly traded securities is a meaningful way to support Sorrentino’s Compassion House, while also receiving valuable tax benefits. Securities can include investments such as stocks, mutual funds, or bonds that have increased in value over time.
Become a monthly donor
Monthly giving provides reliable, ongoing support that helps sustain our day-to-day operations. Even a small monthly gift can make a meaningful impact over time.
In-kind donations
We accept many in-kind donations at Sorrentino’s Compassion House, including gifts for our guests such as quilts, knitted hats, wellness boxes, pantry items, and coffee supplies, as well as everyday essentials, like toilet paper.
Together, we can make a difference for women facing cancer.
Your generosity supports women who must travel to Edmonton for cancer treatment and provides comfort, connection, and care when they need it most.
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