Have you been touched by the impact of someone’s generosity? At some point in your life, there was likely someone who did something for you that made a significant difference. This May is National Leave a Legacy Month. As we reflect on the importance of creating a lasting legacy, consider how your generosity could be the very thing that completely changes a life, a family or a whole community.
Compassion supporters from as young as their twenties to past their eighties from across Canada desire to steward the gifts God has given them to bring hope to the most vulnerable. Here’s why they think leaving a gift in their will is an important way to be remembered for the life of faith they’ve lived.
Sylvia, British Columbia
I’ve chosen to make a provision in my will for my sponsored children because it is my hope that through this gesture, they will see that the goodness of God reaches beyond this temporary world. Through years of letter writing, I have come to know and love these children; they are a blessing to me. By providing for them after my death, I believe they will see that God’s power isn’t limited; He can and does use all things to His glory, and that even in death, He uplifts us and brings comfort as we work through loss and pain.
Amanda, Alberta
I love that I can leave a legacy gift to Compassion because it ensures my sponsored child will be taken care of, allows Compassion to continue making a difference for years to come, fulfills God’s call on my life to be a good steward and shows my family how important this ministry is to me. Compassion facilitates such a beautiful program, allowing my sponsored child to truly become part of my family! I’m grateful for Compassion’s integrity and commitment to their mission, as I know my gift will be in good hands.
John, Ontario
Generosity is a skill that you can master and a gift that is given and refined by the Holy Spirit that can be used by God to accomplish incredible things. My wife and I don’t see our legacy giving as any different from our regular giving. Both are a part of our journey in becoming intentional givers.
Alex & Judy, New Brunswick
Leaving a legacy with Compassion is a win-win situation. Judy and I have been child sponsors with Compassion since 1990. We have been privileged to sponsor many children and even had the joy of visiting most of them in their home country Compassion projects. Compassion’s consistency in ministry, along with their financial integrity, has inspired us to partner with Compassion over the years. Considering our future estate plans, we recommend and have chosen Compassion, with confidence, to leave a legacy that will impact many lives in the future.
“Leaving a legacy with Compassion is a win-win situation.”
Legacy giving is a way for supporters to leave much larger gifts than otherwise possible, but this doesn’t mean you have to be wealthy to make a difference. Gifts of any size can touch a life and make an impact. Considering your own legacy allows you to create a memorable part of your life story and, in turn, help write a beautiful story of hope for vulnerable children who deserve to thrive and flourish. Now that is a gift to remember!
Let us know your thoughts. By taking just a few minutes to complete this survey, your input will provide valuable feedback to help us serve our supporters well. Thank you!
We love sharing learning opportunities. Consider joining our next webinar by Advisors with Purpose on Thursday, May 22, 8:30pm EST – “Planning for the Unexpected: A Webinar for Parents”. Register HERE.
Questions? Contact Anita Lee, Legacy Giving Specialist, by email at alee@compassion.ca or by telephone at 1-800-563-5437.
