Leverage your investments to create stronger communities
Prosperous and healthy communities begin with safe and affordable homes. But without bold action, affordable homeownership will slip further out of reach for too many.
Together, we can help change that.
By making a major gift to Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa, donating publicly traded securities, or giving through a donor-advised fund (DAF), you help families gain strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership.
Maximize your impact with a gift of securities
Donating publicly traded securities is one of the most tax-effective ways to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa. By giving stocks, mutual funds, or other securities, you avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable tax receipt for the full market value of your gift. You can donate now or include securities in your estate and will planning to create a lasting legacy.
What you can donate
- stocks
- mutual funds and segregated funds
- bonds and flow-through shares
- employee stock options
How to give a gift of securities
- Talk to your financial advisor to choose the best securities for your donation.
- Complete the securities transfer form and ask your broker to transfer your securities to Habitat for Humanity Canada, designated to your local affiliate Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.
- Contact us to confirm your gift, and so we can thank you.
Donor Spotlight
Bernie and Michelle purchased their first home in 1990 and spent 5 years in Burlington, Ontario. They moved to Ottawa over 30 years ago and developed a deep appreciation for their community.
With a strong understanding of how home ownership impacts families, they have chosen to pay it forward by making donations to Habitat for Humanity, allowing other families to gain the security that comes along with home ownership. Bernie and Michelle are sharing their story to encourage others to think about their own potential impacts on their communities.
Together, we build homes, communities and hope.
Donor-advised funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a smart, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support families in need of affordable housing. Think of it as a personal charitable savings account — you contribute cash, securities, or other assets, receive an immediate tax receipt, and recommend grants to charities like Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa.
Options for giving through your donor-advised fund DAF
- Recommend a grant. Contact your DAF provider and request a donation to Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa:
- Charitable Registration Number: 140290735 RR 0001,
- CRA Registered name: Habitat for Humanity National Capital Region.
- Name Habitat as a beneficiary of your fund to leave a lasting legacy.
- Open a DAF. If you don’t have one yet, speak with your financial advisor about setting up a fund that aligns with your philanthropic goals.
Get started today
Together, we can build a brighter future — one home, one family at a time.
To learn more about major gifts, gifts of securities, or donor-advised funds, please contact:
Shawna Blanchard, Director of Fund Development
sblanchard@habitatgo.ca.
