You do not have to be wealthy to make a significant gift to St Matthias! You can leave money to both your heirs and to organizations that reflect your values? You can make an estate plan does not have to be complicated or expensive. With thoughtful planning, you can use the assets you have right now to create a financial plan for yourself, provide for your loved ones, and make a generous gift to St Matthias.
Although there are many definitions of planned giving, this is a simple one: a planned gift is any gift other than an outright gift of cash, chosen from a menu of specific “vehicles,” with a financial benefit both this church and to you. Examples include a bequest, a trust, an annuity and a beneficiary designation of an insurance policy . In addition, St Matthias is a tax-exempt organization and there are many tax benefits to gifts of this nature.
The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa can provide no-cost information and guidance on any aspect of planned giving by email, telephone or through a personal visit. [Please contact the GIFT office, Ms Jane Scanlon, at 71 Bronson Ave by telephone at 613-232-7124, ext 225; E-Mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; or via the Website at www.growinginfaithtogether.ca]
We also encourage you to contact your own advisors and others whom you trust about your wishes and your plans.
DATES of INTERST //
28 October Commitment Sunday - official end of the St Matthias GIFT campaign
25 November Celebration Sunday - Celebration of the GIFT goals achieved