Vancouver Sun

More than a gift in your will

- ESTHER JANG CFRE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, PLANNED GIFTS, ARCHDIOCES­E OF VANCOUVER

“The church has been so important to me during my life, and I want to ensure the church continues to be a vibrant community for our future generation­s.” – Paul S.

For many people, a gift in their will is a way to acknowledg­e those organizati­ons that have been important to them during their life. Often, this will be the most significan­t charitable gift a donor ever makes.

As a parishione­r, the church has played an integral role in your life. You have gathered in your church to mark significan­t lifetime milestones – marriages, births, deaths and countless celebratio­ns. The spiritual comfort and nurturing community of churches have provided many generation­s with faith and strength that reach beyond the pew and into the broader community.

Your legacy will be the family, friends and community you leave behind. But that legacy can also include rememberin­g the church through a gift in your will. A gift to the church is a way of sustaining ties to your parish as well as making lasting contributi­ons to the faith.

A legacy gift is one of the most significan­t material donations you can make to your church. For most parishione­rs, financial support of the church is met through weekly or annual parish contributi­ons. With a gift in your will, the fruits of your faith are sustained beyond death as you continue to contribute to the future growth and flourishin­g of the church. If you are unsure what steps to take, I would be pleased to speak with you. Please feel welcome to contact me via email at ejang@rcav.org or by calling 604-683-0281, ext. 50315.

Legacy giving is more than a gift in your will. It can inspire a future generation.

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For many people, a gift in their will is a way to acknowledg­e those organizati­ons that have been important to them during their life.
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Esther Jang

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