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Get to Know Your Charities / Non-Profits

In this special section of Senior Living Online, we pay homage to the many chairities across BC and Canada-wide that have dedicated their efforts to helping amazing causes and supporting those in need. Below you will find our featured charities, articles written by them as well as a large catalog of information surrounding Planned Giving. 

 

Seniors - be proud! According to Statistics Canada, seniors:

  • tend to donate larger amounts in absolute terms when they have a higher household income, but those with lower incomes give a higher percentage of their total income, making seniors the most charitable of any age group
  • are motivated to make donations based on feeling compassion for those in need, wanting to help a cause in which the donor personally believes, and wanting to make a contribution to the community.
  • give because they or someone they know has been personally affected by the cause of the organization or because of religious beliefs

Thinking of Giving? 

Not sure what type of charitable donation to give, what organization to support or just hestitant? Here are some articles that might help you decide how to put forth an educated step in choosing the right charitiy for you

Planned Giving Magazine Editions - View Online

Click here to view the May 2012 Planned Giving Issue

Our next printed Planned Giving edition will be available November 1st everywhere Senior Living Magazine is available. To order Senior Living Magazine right to your front door, CLICK HERE

Our Featured Charities and Non-Profit Organizations

Click on the organization you wish to browse through their articles or scroll down below for our complete catalog of articles surrounding Planned Giving

Is Someone You Know Hungry?

By News Canada on May 2, 2013

Studies show that even in Canada, more than one quarter – specifically 28 out of 100 people – are worried about 'how they can afford to buy food' for themselves and/or their families. Read more...

The Value of Legacy

I’d like to talk about a different type of legacy. A non-financial legacy that you will pass down through generations. Read more...

Estate Planning for Your Pet

By Dee Walmsley on May 1, 2013

We come to an age when our thoughts turn to Wills, beneficiaries, care homes and all the goodies that come with winding down our journey here on earth – and so we should. But, while most of us seek assistance through financial planners, medical facilities and family, often little or no thought is given to the care of Rover or Kitty. Read more...

The Guardian’s Angel

For many of us, our companion animals are family members. There isn’t anything we wouldn’t do for them. Unfortunately, when an unexpected injury or illness strikes our beloved pets, and treatment proves to be costly, some guardians are forced to make that terrible choice between their animal’s well-being and paying the rent. That is where June Humphreys, a volunteer with the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS), comes in. Read more...

Your Guide to Stress-Free Donating

By News Canada on Nov 1, 2012

Giving to charity can be overwhelming at times. Your heart may be in the right place, but if you don't understand donation terminology, you may be less inclined to take action. Here are some guidelines for this year's gift giving season. Read more...