The Hospice at May Court

Donations may be dropped off at the reception desk at the hospice or may be mailed to:

The Hospice at May Court
114 Cameron Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0X1

Charitable Reg. # 118963701RR0001

Donate on-line through CanadaHelps.org

$Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!\$

Please refer to Canada Revenue Agency for Charitable Giving Guidelines

Facing a life-limiting illness is a very difficult experience for individuals and for their families. The Hospice at May Court's mission is to offer palliative and end-of-life support and care through home support, day hospice, family support programs and our nine bed residential care facility. Since 1999 our unique community funded, charitable organization has provided and continues to provide support and services, at no cost, to people living with life-limiting illness and to their families.

Your decision to support The Hospice at May Court is an important commitment to palliative end-of-life care in our community. For further information on making a gift to The Hospice please see the many options listed below.

In Memoriam Donations: When you remember a loved one through your "In Memoriam" donation, The Hospice at May Court will send a card to notify the family of your gift and will send you a tax receipt. While you honour your own special memories of a friend or a loved one, your gift will go on to provide comfort for many other patients and families in their time of need.
Click for in memoriam donation card.

Membership Renewal April 1st, 2010: Annual Membership is a wonderful way to show your support to The Hospice at May Court and be part of the circle of caring. Your annual membership fee helps provide a solid and enduring financial base for the hospice. Membership is $25 and benefits include; a tax receipt, a membership card, voting rights at our Annual General Meeting, and our quarterly newsletter. Click the following link for the print version of our Membership & Donation card and please mail it to us. Please look for the yellow membership renewal and donation cards at the reception desk next time you are at the hospice if you would prefer to use our donation box. You may also renew your membership on-line via our secure on-line giving link CanadaHelps.org.

Gifts of Cash: A gift of cash immediately goes to work and can be designated for our programs or specific Hospice projects. We accept cash or cheques, by mail or in person to our address below or on-line via CanadaHelps.org. Click here for print version of our Membership & Donation card, or look for the yellow donor cards at the reception desk when you are visiting the hospice. If you have questions about making a cash donations or receipts please contact Lesley Doucette in our Donations Office, 613-260-2906 ext. 222 or at lesley@hospicemaycourt.com.

Monthly Giving: Monthly Giving is a way of maximizing your contributions to The Hospice at May Court. Your regular, monthly gifts may be made through post dated cheques or via your VISA card or via CanadaHelps.org on-line. Monthly giving provides an anticipated stream of donations allowing us to fund our programs with certainty. Click for our monthly donor reply card if you wish to print a monthly giving form and mail it to us.

Gifts of Securities & Life Insurance: Donating gifts of securities or life insurance can offer significant tax benefits to you and to The Hospice at May Court. If you would like to discuss this method of giving please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager of Fund Development & Marketing at 613-260-2906 ext. 224.

Planned Giving: A planned gift is a special gift for the future, which provides a source of financial support for the Hospice while also providing opportunities for individuals to achieve personal tax benefits. These gifts are arranged in the present, usually within an individual's estate or financial plan, but actualized at a later date. Examples of planned gifts include; bequests, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of personal and real property. Click for more information about Planned Giving.

Matching Gifts from Employers: Your gifts to the Hospice at May Court can be doubled or tripled if your employer has a matching gift program. See this partial list of matching gift companies or ask your employer if they have a matching gift program and make your donation to The Hospice at May Court go further.

Corporate Giving: The support we receive from our friends in the corporate community is greatly appreciated. Corporate involvement is integral to the growth of The Hospice at May Court. We are committed to developing and maintaining partnerships and to providing visible recognition for corporate donors to patients and residents who benefit from their generosity. There are many opportunities for corporate involvement. Please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager Fund Development & Marketing, 613-260-2906 ext.224 or by email diane.fahlman@hospicemaycourt.com to discuss opportunities and recognition for your organization.

The United Way: You can make your contribution to the Hospice at May Court through the annual United Way Campaign at your office. Simply designate The Hospice at May Court (Charitable Registration # 118963701RR0001) 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 The Hospice at May Court. Please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager of Fund Development & Marketing for support and presentation materials or for ideas on how to launch your campaign.

Sponsorships & Advertising Opportunities: Each year The Hospice at May Court hosts several major events that offer opportunities for your organization to become a sponsor and support the work of the hospice. These are excellent opportunities for your organization to be involved in community philanthropy while benefiting from the exposure that advertising and sponsorships bring. The Hospice at May Court communicates regularly with over 13,000 stakeholders of committed volunteers, friends, partners, donors and staff via our website, event posters, news releases, event booklets and a quarterly newsletter, this offers sponsors and advertisers broad exposure to new markets.; Active opportunities include the following:; New updated benefit packages posted soon! Rates will remain the same as 2009.; 2010 Hike for Hospice Sponsorship Opportunities
2010 Homes for the Holidays Advertising Opportunities
2010 Homes for the Holidays Sponsorship Opportunities
2010 Homes for the Holidays Sponsorship Summary Chart

Please contact Fund Development & Events Coordinator Office at info@hospicemaycourt.com for complete details.

Events

Every year many of our friends in the community host events to benefit The Hospice at May Court; these third party events are an important source of funds. If you are interested in hosting an event to support the hospice, please contact our Event & Fund Development Coordinator Office at the Hospice,at 613-260-2906 ext.224 or info@hospicemaycourt.com.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts-in-kind involve the donation of personal and real property, goods or services in lieu of cash. As a registered charity, the Hospice can issue tax receipts for the fair market value of these gifts. We publish a Wish List of items and services, this list will be posted in our most recent newsletter. Please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager of Fund Development and Marketing to discuss gift opportunities.

Volunteer!

Share time and expertise, browse our volunteer opportunities and apply on-line by linking to the The Hospice at May Court Volunteer page.

Thank you so much for your support


	Donations may be dropped off at the reception desk at the hospice or may be mailed to: The Hospice at May Court 114 Cameron Avenue Ottawa, Ontario, K1S 0X1 Charitable Reg. # 118963701RR0001 Donate on-line through CanadaHelps.org $Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!\$ Please refer to Canada Revenue Agency for Charitable Giving Guidelines Facing a life-limiting illness is a very difficult experience for individuals and for their families. The Hospice at May Court's mission is to offer palliative and end-of-life support and care through home support, day hospice, family support programs and our nine bed residential care facility. Since 1999 our unique community funded, charitable organization has provided and continues to provide support and services, at no cost, to people living with life-limiting illness and to their families. Your decision to support The Hospice at May Court is an important commitment to palliative end-of-life care in our community. For further information on making a gift to The Hospice please see the many options listed below. In Memoriam Donations When you remember a loved one through your "In Memoriam" donation, The Hospice at May Court will send a card to notify the family of your gift and will send you a tax receipt. While you honour your own special memories of a friend or a loved one, your gift will go on to provide comfort for many other patients and families in their time of need. Click for in memoriam donation card. Membership Renewal April 1st, 2010 Annual Membership is a wonderful way to show your support to The Hospice at May Court and be part of the circle of caring. Your annual membership fee helps provide a solid and enduring financial base for the hospice. Membership is $25 and benefits include; a tax receipt, a membership card, voting rights at our Annual General Meeting, and our quarterly newsletter. Click the following link for the print version of our Membership & Donation card and please mail it to us. Please look for the yellow membership renewal and donation cards at the reception desk next time you are at the hospice if you would prefer to use our donation box. You may also renew your membership on-line via our secure on-line giving link CanadaHelps.org. Gifts of Cash A gift of cash immediately goes to work and can be designated for our programs or specific Hospice projects. We accept cash or cheques, by mail or in person to our address below or on-line via CanadaHelps.org. Click here for print version of our Membership & Donation card, or look for the yellow donor cards at the reception desk when you are visiting the hospice. If you have questions about making a cash donations or receipts please contact Lesley Doucette in our Donations Office, 613-260-2906 ext. 222 or at lesley@hospicemaycourt.com. Monthly Giving Monthly Giving is a way of maximizing your contributions to The Hospice at May Court. Your regular, monthly gifts may be made through post dated cheques or via your VISA card or via CanadaHelps.org on-line. Monthly giving provides an anticipated stream of donations allowing us to fund our programs with certainty. Click for our monthly donor reply card if you wish to print a monthly giving form and mail it to us. Gifts of Securities & Life Insurance Donating gifts of securities or life insurance can offer significant tax benefits to you and to The Hospice at May Court. If you would like to discuss this method of giving please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager of Fund Development & Marketing at 613-260-2906 ext. 224. Planned Giving A planned gift is a special gift for the future, which provides a source of financial support for the Hospice while also providing opportunities for individuals to achieve personal tax benefits. These gifts are arranged in the present, usually within an individual's estate or financial plan, but actualized at a later date. Examples of planned gifts include; bequests, life insurance, charitable gift annuities, and gifts of personal and real property. Click for more information about Planned Giving. Matching Gifts from Employers Your gifts to the Hospice at May Court can be doubled or tripled if your employer has a matching gift program. See this partial list of matching gift companies or ask your employer if they have a matching gift program and make your donation to The Hospice at May Court go further. Corporate Giving The support we receive from our friends in the corporate community is greatly appreciated. Corporate involvement is integral to the growth of The Hospice at May Court. We are committed to developing and maintaining partnerships and to providing visible recognition for corporate donors to patients and residents who benefit from their generosity. There are many opportunities for corporate involvement. Please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager Fund Development & Marketing, 613-260-2906 ext.224 or by email diane.fahlman@hospicemaycourt.com to discuss opportunities and recognition for your organization. The United Way You can make your contribution to the Hospice at May Court through the annual United Way Campaign at your office. Simply designate The Hospice at May Court (Charitable Registration # 118963701RR0001) 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 The Hospice at May Court. Please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager of Fund Development & Marketing for support and presentation materials or for ideas on how to launch your campaign. Sponsorships & Advertising Opportunities Each year The Hospice at May Court hosts several major events that offer opportunities for your organization to become a sponsor and support the work of the hospice. These are excellent opportunities for your organization to be involved in community philanthropy while benefiting from the exposure that advertising and sponsorships bring. The Hospice at May Court communicates regularly with over 13,000 stakeholders of committed volunteers, friends, partners, donors and staff via our website, event posters, news releases, event booklets and a quarterly newsletter, this offers sponsors and advertisers broad exposure to new markets. Active opportunities include the following: New updated benefit packages posted soon! Rates will remain the same as 2009. 2010 Hike for Hospice Sponsorship Opportunities 2010 Homes for the Holidays Advertising Opportunities 2010 Homes for the Holidays Sponsorship Opportunities 2010 Homes for the Holidays Sponsorship Summary Chart Please contact Fund Development & Events Coordinator Office at info@hospicemaycourt.com for complete details. Events Every year many of our friends in the community host events to benefit The Hospice at May Court; these third party events are an important source of funds. If you are interested in hosting an event to support the hospice, please contact our Event & Fund Development Coordinator Office at the Hospice,at 613-260-2906 ext.224 or info@hospicemaycourt.com. Gifts in Kind Gifts-in-kind involve the donation of personal and real property, goods or services in lieu of cash. As a registered charity, the Hospice can issue tax receipts for the fair market value of these gifts. We publish a Wish List of items and services, this list will be posted in our most recent newsletter. Please contact Diane Fahlman, Manager of Fund Development and Marketing to discuss gift opportunities. Volunteer! Share time and expertise, browse our volunteer opportunities and apply on-line by linking to the The Hospice at May Court Volunteer page. Thank you so much for your support
The Hospice at May Court, 114 Cameron Avenue, Ottawa ON K1S 0X1 Charitable Reg. # 118963701RR0001