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There are many ways in which you can make your gift. The decision about how much to give is entirely yours. Giving is all about feeling good.

All donations are confidential and will be recognized (unless you request anonymity) through the Foundation’s donor recognition program. As well, gifts are eligible for a receipt for income tax purposes to the full extent provided by the Canada Revenue Agency.

If you have any questions about the options below, please phone us at 519.941.2702 ext. 2303.

Donor Recognition

Headwaters Health Care Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of recognition opportunities to our donors. Naming opportunities are available at both the Orangeville and Shelburne sites.

To recognize the generosity of our donors, we offer a variety of benefits in addition to naming opportunities, which include feature articles and acknowledgement in Foundation publications, annual report listing, press releases, permanent recognition on the donor wall and invitations to donor recognition events.

We would be pleased to discuss donor recognition opportunities with you and customize opportunities suited to your wishes.

Your gift will be used to purchase the equipment the hospital needs right now to provide the highest quality of care for the people of Dufferin-Caledon.

By becoming a monthly contributor to Headwaters Health Care Foundation, you help ensure a regular, dependable flow of income for equipment purchases. Your donation is convenient, automatic and cost effective. Foundation mailing and administration costs are reduced, which helps more funds to be directed to the Hospital.

By participating in our monthly giving program, your generosity will be spread throughout the year. You may make your pre-authorized donations with a credit card or through your bank account.

You may discontinue your gifts at any time by providing written notice to the Foundation.

Some employers match the charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, contact your employer or the Foundation office.

Celebrate the birth of your child by enrolling your baby as a Headwaters’ Baby. It's an ideal gift from grandparents, relatives or friends.

A baby fish displaying your baby’s name and birth date will be added to the brightly coloured Water Babies’ Mural located in Obstetrics. Created by artist Rudolph Kurz, the mural is a permanent commemoration of those children born at Headwaters Health Care Centre. Proceeds are directed to Women and Children's Health.

A memorial gift can be made to remember a family member, friend or colleague who has passed away. This is a special way to commemorate the memory of a loved one. Your gift also demonstrates your commitment to improving the quality of life for those in our community.

When we receive your gift, we send an acknowledgement of your thoughtfulness to the family.

In Honour

Honouring a special occasion with a gift to Headwaters Health Care Foundation is a thoughtful way to acknowledge someone by supporting a cause they care about.

Your gift might celebrate a birthday, wedding, retirement or any other significant milestone.

Headwaters Health Care Foundation will send a card to the person you are honouring with your message when we receive your gift.

Gifts-in-Kind

A gift-in-kind is a non-cash gift, including securities, real estate and items for silent or live auctions. These gifts-in-kind are evaluated and appraised in order to confirm their value and to provide an income tax receipt. Not all gifts-in-kind are eligible to receive a receipt (for example, gifts certificates or gifts of services or expertise).

Planned Gifts

Health care is a priority now and will continue to be for future generations. Planned gifts are becoming an increasingly popular way to leave a lasting gift. Bequests made through your will and special gifts by other methods such as life insurance or charitable trusts will help patients for years to come. We will work with you to find the vehicle best suited to your giving style.

The Planned Giving information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice and assistance from your lawyer, financial advisor, or tax consultant. We recommend that you discuss your plans with your lawyer and/or financial advisor before proceeding with a planned gift.

If you would like to know how to include Headwaters Health Care Foundation in your will or want to let us know you have already remembered Headwaters Health Care Foundation in your will, please contact:

Gifts of Stock

Making a gift of stocks or registered securities to Headwaters Health Care Foundation can offer an attractive investment in a better future for people everywhere.

There can be significant tax advantages in donating your shares in stocks or options directly to a charity like Headwaters Health Care Foundation, rather than selling the share and donating the proceeds.

A gift of appreciated securities is a highly tax-effective gift option, whether given today or in the future through a bequest in your will.

This leadership giving society recognizes donors who make an annual commitment of $1,000 and more. Members of this special group will receive exclusive opportunities for involvement and recognition, including:·

recognition as a member of the 2008 Headwaters’ Circle of Friends in the February 2009 issue of Heads Up to Your Health (unless anonymity is requested);
recognition on the 2008 Headwaters’ Circle of Friends donor display;
invitation to the annual Donor Appreciation Event;
invitation to a "Members Only" health lecture this fall;
receipt of both the Foundation and Hospital annual reports;
advance notice and opportunity to participate in major Foundation events;
charitable receipt for your annual gift.

Ways to Give

Donor Recognition