Welcome Friend Foundation
Registered Canadian Charity
Welcome Friend Foundation
Legacy Giving
Leave a legacy of welcome. A planned gift is a simple way to carry your values forward—helping ensure that 2SLGBTQ+ and allied youth across Canada can access affirming spaces and life-changing support for generations to come.
Quick ways to give (Canada)
Most legacy gifts can be arranged through your lawyer or advisor. Here are common options:
Bequest in your will
Specific amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate.
Specific amount, a particular asset, or a percentage of your estate.
RRSP / RRIF / TFSA beneficiary
Name the Foundation as a beneficiary by updating a designation form.
Name the Foundation as a beneficiary by updating a designation form.
Life insurance beneficiary
Name the Foundation as beneficiary of an existing or new policy.
Name the Foundation as beneficiary of an existing or new policy.
Gift of residue
Leave a percentage of the residue of your estate after obligations are met.
Leave a percentage of the residue of your estate after obligations are met.
Registered Canadian Charity No. 797410362RR0001
Why it matters
Legacy gifts help ensure that affirming, community-centred supports remain available across Canada—especially in rural, Northern, and underserved communities where access can be limited.
Stability that lasts
Planned gifts strengthen long-term support so programs can endure uncertain years.
Planned gifts strengthen long-term support so programs can endure uncertain years.
Affirmation supports well-being
Safe, affirming spaces help young people build resilience, connection, and confidence.
Safe, affirming spaces help young people build resilience, connection, and confidence.
Values in action
A legacy gift is a statement: community matters, inclusion matters, and youth deserve dignity and care.
A legacy gift is a statement: community matters, inclusion matters, and youth deserve dignity and care.
Entirely your choice
Confidential, respectful, no pressure—share your plans only if you want to.
Confidential, respectful, no pressure—share your plans only if you want to.
Sample will wording (for your lawyer)
“I give to the Welcome Friend Foundation, a registered Canadian charity, the sum of $_____ OR _____% of the residue
of my estate, to be used for its charitable purposes.”
This page provides general information only and is not legal or financial advice. Please consult your professional advisor.
Welcome Friend Foundation – Registration Details
Corporation Number: 1649095-6
Registered Canadian Charity Number: 797410362RR0001
Welcome Friend Foundation
76 Dawson Street, P.O. Box 242
Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
Email: legacy@welcomefriend.ca
Phone: 705-842-3740 ext 105
Corporation Number: 1649095-6
Registered Canadian Charity Number: 797410362RR0001
Welcome Friend Foundation
76 Dawson Street, P.O. Box 242
Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
Email: legacy@welcomefriend.ca
Phone: 705-842-3740 ext 105