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Independent Living Canada believes
in a society whereby people with
disabilities fully participate in all
aspects of their communities by
applying Independent Living principles.
These principles empower individuals
with disabilities to explore options,
make decisions, take risks and
assume control of their own lives.
Independent Living Canada
(IL Canada) is a national non-profit
association of Independent Living
Centres (ILCs) run by and for people
with disabilities promoting IL.
We provide leadership, support
and skills development for people
with disabilities, ILCs and communities.
Through our Centres,
we provide programs and
services to over a quarter
of a million Canadians
with disabilities.
Giving Today and
Planning for Tomorrow
Planned
Giving
Supporting Independent Living Canada
& Independent Living Centres
Independent Living Canada
Promoting a new perspective on disability
170 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 1104
Ottawa, ON K1P 5V5
www.ilcanada.ca

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There are 4.4 million Canadians
living with some form of disability.
Gift planning allows Independent
Living Canada and our network of
Independent Living Centres (ILCs) to
invest in core programs and services
to meet the present and future needs
of individuals living with a disability.
Your gift will also help expand our
ILCs to other communities so that all
Canadians with disabilities and their
families can benefit from our services
and programs.
The benefits of gift planning
A planned gift is the best kind of charitable
donation you can make for your long-term
financial planning. You maximize your tax
benefits and Independent Living Canada and
ILCs are the recipients of a significant gift.
The steps that turn a traditional cash donation into
a planned gift are simple and we would welcome
the opportunity to discuss them with you.
Your planned charitable gift to either
Independent Living Canada or an
Independent Living Centre (ILC) will:
• Ensure that Independent Living Canada
and its network of Centres continue to
provide vital services to Canadians living
with a disability.
• Maximize your tax, financial and estate
planning benefits.
• Increase your gift potential.
• Be personally rewarding.
What is Planned Giving?
Planned giving is one of the most powerful
philanthropic tools available to you today.
It is, in essence, deciding in advance what happens
to your estate. Aplanned gift can be made now
or arranged now for payment in the future.
Making a planned gift
There are a variety of ways to make a planned gift
to Independent Living Canada or your Independent
Living Centre.
Outright Gifts
Gifts donated for immediate use include cash
donations and gifts in kind (stocks and bonds,
real estate, works of art).
Deferred Gifts
Gifts arranged now for payment in the future
• Bequest by will
• Gifts in kind (shares and securities,
RRSPs/RRIFs, real estate, works of art)
• Life Insurance Policies
Unrestricted gifts
Our primary focus is to maintain and enhance
the programs and services that directly benefit
individuals with disabilities. An unrestricted gift
will allow us to meet the changing needs of the
organization, as well as enhance and expand vital
programs and services.
Recognizing your gift
We promise to recognize your commitment to us
and would be pleased to discuss our recognition
program with you. Please be assured that we
respect requests for anonymity.
Talk to us today about gift planning
Regardless of its size, your gift is important
to the Independent Living Canada and our
network of Centres. Not only will it ensure that
we can continue to provide excellence in the
delivery of programs and services, but also it
will have a direct and lasting impact on people
with disabilities.
Wills and Bequests
Your gift is important to us, and Independent
Living Canada and our Centres welcome the
opportunity to answer your questions or to
help you and your lawyer plan your will.
All discussions will remain strictly confidential
and are without obligation.Writing a will is an
important task that requires thoughtful planning.
It is recommended that you seek professional
legal, estate planning and/or financial advice
before making a decision on your planned gift.