Make an Impact Beyond Today
Estate Planning & Legacy Giving
Leave a Legacy of Compassion
At Grace Inn Shelter, we believe that everyone deserves dignity, safety, and a place to call home. Since opening our doors, we’ve been more than just an emergency shelter—we are a community of care. Every night, we provide up to 21 adults with a safe bed, hot meals, showers, and hygiene supplies. Every day, we walk alongside our guests as they take steps toward housing, employment, health care, and renewed hope.
By leaving a legacy gift, you ensure that this vital work continues—not only for today’s guests, but for the many who will come through our doors tomorrow.
Your legacy could provide more than just a bed—it will help build pathways to stability, dignity, and a brighter future.
Ways to Leave a Legacy
A Gift in Your Will
Including Grace Inn Shelter in your will is one of the most powerful ways to ensure no one in our community is left without a place to turn. You may choose to leave:
A specific dollar amount
A percentage of your estate
The residue of your estate (what remains after other gifts are distributed)
Life Insurance
By naming Grace Inn Shelter as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy, you can make a lasting difference. You may also transfer ownership of an existing policy or purchase a new one dedicated to supporting the shelter.
Retirement Funds (RRSPs/RRIFs)
Naming Grace Inn Shelter as a beneficiary of your RRSP or RRIF can reduce the tax burden on your estate while providing hope and care for those in need.
Gifts of Securities
Donating publicly traded securities is a tax-smart way to give. This type of gift eliminates capital gains tax and provides a charitable tax receipt for the fair market value.
Other Giving Options
From charitable remainder trusts to gifts of property, there are many ways to leave a legacy that reflects your values and ensures stability for others.
Your Legacy, Their Future
Your legacy gift will help Grace Inn Shelter continue to be a first step for those experiencing homelessness—and the gateway to the housing, care, and community that leads to a brighter future.
If you have already included Grace Inn Shelter in your estate plans, we would love to thank you personally and ensure your wishes are honoured.
Let’s Talk
We encourage you to consult with your lawyer, financial advisor, or insurance specialist when planning your legacy gift. If you’d like more information about how your gift can make a difference at Grace Inn Shelter, we’re here to help.