Get Involved and Donate

True to the tradition and philosophy of hospice, Friends of Hospice Ottawa provides care and support to individuals and their families at no cost to them. Although we do not charge for our services, we do incur operating costs, and must rely heavily upon the generosity of our donors.

65% of the operating budget of Friends of Hospice Ottawa comes from donations from individuals, businesses or organizations in the communities we serve.

Making a difference is possible. In order to continue to offer our services to the community, we need your help.

• Make a cash donation
• Include Friends of Hospice Ottawa in your organization’s annual grant budget
• Make a bequest of a specific sum or percentage of your estate
• Donate assets such as shares of stocks, bonds or mutual funds
• Name Friends of Hospice Ottawa as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or RRSP
• See our current wish list – make an in-kind donation
• Make a memorial or tribute gift*

Donate

Your Support Makes Our Work Possible... Please Make a Donation Today

1. Donate Online

If you would like the convenience of donating online please do so by clicking here.

All donations are secure and a tax receipt will be issued to you within minutes of making your donation. You can save and print the receipt at anytime to use for income tax purposes.

2. In Person, by Phone or by Mail

To make your donation by telephone, please call Ruth Cameron, Director of Event Planning and Financial Management: (613) 591-6002 Ext:27.

To make your donation by mail print and complete the PDF form attached here.

3. In Memoriam Donations - A Gift in Memory

Many people choose to recognize the service contribution of Friends of Hospice Ottawa, and make us their charity of choice when their loved one dies. When you make an "in memoriam donation" to honour the memory of a friend or a loved one, Friends of Hospice Ottawa will send a letter to the family to notify them of your gift, and we will send you a tax receipt.

4. Special Events

If you would like to get involved in Friends of Hospice Ottawa Special Events please visit our Upcoming Events page.

5. Planned Giving

As the name implies, planning ahead to leave a gift in your will is one the most thoughtful ways to help others and to leave a lasting impact on your community. There are many kinds of planned gifts such as simple bequests in a will or estate plan, annuities, charitable trusts, pooled income, life insurance and life estates.

A planned gift is a special legacy for the future, while also providing personal tax benefits. These gifts are arranged in the present, usually within an individual's estate or financial plan, and actualized at a later date. Examples of planned gifts include: bequests, life insurance, securities, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of personal and real property.

We would be delighted to meet with you to discuss Planned Giving and any of the legacy options you might consider. Please call Ruth Cameron, Director of Event Planning and Financial Management at (613) 591-6002 Ext: 27 to discuss this or to arrange a meeting.

6. Gifts In-kind

Friends of Hospice Ottawa appreciates gifts of in-kind items such as auction items, art work, prizes, services, computer design programs, furniture as well as some food and beverage items. If you would like to donate in-kind gifts to Friends of Hospice Ottawa, please give us a call. As a registered charity, Friends of Hospice Ottawa can issue tax receipts for the fair market value of some in-kind gifts. Please call Ruth Cameron, Director of Event Planning and Financial Management: (613) 591-6002 Ext: 27.

7. Donations in Lieu of Gifts

Many families choose to honour a special event like a birthday, anniversary or wedding by suggesting their guests make a donation to Friends of Hospice Ottawa in lieu of gifts. Donors will receive an income tax receipt and acknowledgement of their gift. You will receive notice of all of the gifts we receive.
Please call Ruth Cameron, Director of Event Planning and Financial Management: (613) 591-6002 Ext: 27.

8. The United Way

You can make your contribution to Friends of Hospice Ottawa through the annual United Way Campaign at your office. Simply designate Friends of Hospice Ottawa (Charitable Registration # 86974 9606 RR0001) as your charity of choice on the United Way campaign form provided by your payroll administrator. Your donation will then be deducted from your paycheck and directed to Friends of Hospice Ottawa.

9.Donations to our Capital Campaign

Friends of Hospice Ottawa has embarked on a significant and time sensitive Capital Campaign to acquire a property to house our core community support programs and eventual residential hospice in a location that best meets the needs of the community we serve, Ottawa West.

We are in the process now of actively seeking gifts from individuals so that we may purchase a property in Ottawa West that is ideal for our immediate and long term needs. The acquisition of a site will firstly allow our team of staff and volunteers to expand and consolidate key community support programs, including in-home support, day away hospices, transportation, caregiver and bereavement support, and training and education, permitting greater reach to those who need support while living and coping with a life threatening illness, and ultimately for those who are no longer able to receive or give care in their own homes.

If you can relate to our mission and values, and are in a position to contribute a lifetime gift, please call Kathryn Logsdail-Downer, Executive Director, at (613) 591-6002 Ext: 24. She will be happy to meet with you to discuss this important step in our evolution and in our expanded ability to serve our community better.

Thank You

Friends of Hospice Ottawa is pleased to accept donations of cash or donations through cheques, Visa or MasterCard, or online. As a registered charity, Friends of Hospice Ottawa issues tax receipts for donations of more than $20.

Every dollar raised by Friends of Hospice Ottawa stays in the Ottawa West area to offer care, support and education to over 300 patients and caregivers annually.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of people living with serious illness or grieving the loss of a loved one.

Donor Bill of Rights

Friends of Hospice Ottawa believes in trust. We realize that public support is crucial to enable everyone in our community who needs to can access quality hospice palliative care. We also realize that the public’s trust in Friends of Hospice Ottawa is essential to engaging that support. We are committed to ensuring that all of those who invest in our work have full knowledge and confidence in Friends of Hospice Ottawa.
With that goal in mind we subscribe to the Donor Bill of Rights, developed by the National Society of Fundraising Executives. This bill declares that all of our investors have the following rights:

• To be informed of our mission, the way we intend to use donated resources and our capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes
• To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization's governing board and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities
• To have access to our most recent financial statements
• To be assured that your gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given
• To receive appropriate acknowledgment and recognition
• To be assured that information about your donations is handled with respect and confidentiality, to the extent provided by law
• To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature
• To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers or employees of the Hospice, or hired solicitors
• To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers

Our HOSPICE PLEDGE to YOU

Privacy & Security – Friends of Hospice Ottawa respects your privacy and complies with all legislative requirements regarding its protection. We do not, nor would we ever rent, sell or trade your personal information. We use your personal information to keep you informed about Friends of Hospice Ottawa’s programs, services, special events, funding needs and volunteer opportunities through our newsletter and other communications and to acknowledge your support as a donor or volunteer.

DONATE ONLINE
Thank you for your support.

As a registered charity, Friends of Hospice Ottawa issues tax receipts for donations of more than $20.
Visa or Master Card accepted.

For more information please  contact our office.