Archive for 2018
A Legacy of Generosity
It can feel like receiving charity is a negative, but in fact, history shows us that it is part of a positive movement in the community; it promotes a legacy of generosity. I love the Old-English definition of the word ‘charity’ – “Christian love of others,” which looks at charity through a lens of relationship…
Read MoreA Grandparent’s Gift
While parenting comes with the pressures to raise a child into a productive, happy, well-rounded adult, being a grandparent can be less goal-oriented. There is often more breathing room in the relationship. That generational distance positions grandparents perfectly to help instill the value of charitable giving in the next generation. A New Tradition Charity and…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Legacy
Over the course of their life together, Doug and Heather Leung* raised a happy family and built up a successful business. They worked hard in the shop and instilled in their children the value of hard work, simple living and care for others. Although Doug and Heather had often dreamed about passing the business on…
Read MoreTitle Change for Executive Director
Kitchener, Ontario: On May 11, 2018, Allister Penner, Board Chair at Abundance Canada (formerly Mennonite Foundation of Canada), announced a change in title of the Executive Director, Darren Pries-Klassen, to Chief Executive Officer. With the goal of positioning Abundance Canada more broadly within Canada, it was the consensus of the board that this new title…
Read MoreA Key Conversation
[May is Legacy Month at Abundance Canada, and throughout the month we are sharing a variety of information about will and estate planning on our website and through social media. We invite you to share, like, and comment.] Reticent to face our own mortality and influenced by countless TV and movie plots where inheritances lead…
Read MoreGive Like Spider-Man
It seems one cannot pass a multiplex lately without seeing posters and ads for the latest superhero movie. These stories of people gifted with powers, who use their extraordinary abilities to protect and serve others, have captured our collective imaginations. When we read the news in the morning, it’s hard not to wish for a…
Read More5 Benefits of Planning Your Charitable Giving Now
Don’t wait until the last minute to donate to charity. Here are five great reasons to start planning your giving now: Planning early in the year means you’ll have greater opportunity to give. Instead of last-minute giving, donating early in the year makes it easier for charities to plan their work. People who plan and budget their…
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