Here's How You Can Help
the Y and Our Community

Thank you for considering making a donation to the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg. If you have any questions about donating, please call us at 204.831.2974 or email Caroline Winston at cwinston@ymcaywca.mb.ca.

By phone
Call the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg at 204.831.2975

By mail
Send your cheque made payable to YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg to: YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg 3550 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Z8

In person
Visit us at any of our branches from Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 10:30 pm or Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm



Become a Member of our Heritage Club and Leave a Legacy
Most people would like to be remembered for contributing to the life of their community. It is possible to arrange your financial affairs to care for the needs of your family as well as make a lasting contribution to the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg.

Click here to dowload our Heritage Club Brochure

Click here to download our first Heritage Club Newsletter "Impacting Lives"

Planned Giving is a creative approach to charitable giving that will benefit you as well as the Y. Donate a planned gift and become a member of our Heritage Club.

Bequests
Your will provides you with the opportunity to leave a lump sum or percentage of your estate to the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg. Naming the YMCA-YWCA ensures the values and interests that are most dear to you continue to flourish after you are gone. A receipt will be issued to offset estate taxes and taxes arising from capital gains.

Gift of Property
A donation of property can create a gift of exceptional importance. The current value of the property will qualify as a donation for tax purposes. The proceeds from the sale of the property may be invested in an annuity that will provide you or your family with income for life. You can also donate property through your will.

Annuity
An annuity is a unique way to contribute that allows you to receive income for the rest of your life. You may also be eligible for a sizeable tax credit. You may consider transferring stocks or bonds to be used for a designated purpose. You or a family member will still receive the annual interest as well as an immediate receipt based on the value of your gift.

Life Insurance
You can take out a life insurance policy with the YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg as the beneficiary. You pay a small annual premium, but your eventual gift is significant. Tax receipts are issued for all premiums paid. You can also donate an existing policy that is no longer needed and receive an immediate tax receipt for the current cash value of the policy.

Gifts-in-Kind
Gifts-in-kind involve the donation of property, goods or services in stead of cash. The YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg issues tax receipts for the fair market value of most gifts of goods, but not for services.

Endowment Funds
An endowment fund is an irrevocable donation that provides income in perpetuity and can be restricted to fund a specific purpose. Endowment funds are a permanently restricted net asset, the principal of which is protected and the income from which may be reinvested or spent depending on the donor's wishes.