Give

Thank you! Your generosity is deeply appreciated.

By supporting Stepstone House, you play a crucial role empowering refugees and newcomers to rebuild their lives. Together, we can create a welcoming community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

To continue this important work and expand our impact, we need your support now more than ever:

to grow our housing capacity
for operational support including staffing for programs, home maintenance, furniture, appliances, and kitchen items such as small appliances, dishes, etc.
for transportation costs including car insurance, fuel, and vehicle maintenance for Stepstone House vehicles used to take residents to appointments
for language learning and credential recognition support of newcomers

Donate online today or monthly through your credit card, PayPal, or Google Pay. You can donate one-time or set up recurring giving.

Mail in Your Donation

Do you prefer to send a donation by cheque? Thank you! You can mail your cheque to our Stepstone House office.

Stepstone House
Attn: Finance Dept
60 Chippewa Ave
Nepean, ON, K2G 1Y2

A Gift of Securities

Donating publicly traded stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other securities allows you to claim back income tax and avoid paying capital gains tax – increasing your donation to Stepstone House and reducing your tax bill. To make a gift of securities, please visit our CanadaHelps page here and select Donate Securities. You will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value of the donation.

Explore the Different Ways to Leave a Gift Through Your Will

Did you know that your estate is likely to receive a significant income tax bill when you pass? Choosing to make a charitable gift in your Will results in a donation receipt that can significantly reduce taxes owed. However, there may be more of an advantage now to provide a planned gift to a charity. Discuss with your financial advisor, your lawyer, or your family to learn which of your estate’s assets might be most efficient to give now or through your Will.

Here are some ways to consider a lasting gift:

A Gift of Cash

You may choose to designate a specific dollar amount, or percentage of the net residue of your estate to give to the various charities you care most about, such as Stepstone House. This is called a ‘bequest’ and is the most common way to leave a gift in your estate.

A Gift of Securities

If you own publicly listed securities, transferring them to Stepstone House can have significant tax advantages now or in the future. If given through your Will, your estate will receive a greater tax benefit – a donation receipt to help reduce taxes owed, plus the elimination of taxes you would normally have to pay on capital gains. If given directly to Stepstone House now, and not sold and then you give the donation, you will realize a greater charitable receipt and eliminate capital gains.

Registered Funds like RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs

You may choose to donate whatever is left over from your RRSP, RRIF, or TFSA. Naming Stepstone House as a beneficiary of your registered funds is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to give. It’s as simple as filling out your fund provider’s beneficiary form, which you can update at any time.

A Gift of Life Insurance

You can name Stepstone House as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. If you do not have a current life insurance policy, you might consider purchasing one and transferring its ownership to Stepstone House. When you transfer ownership, the premium you pay is treated as a donation and you will receive a donation receipt to apply against your tax bill.

These are Only Some of the Opportunities You Might Consider

There are many other gift planning options available. Speak to your financial advisor about how best to maximize your giving. You are also welcome to contact Stepstone House to learn more about your gift-giving options. Call 613-421-4140 or email: info@stepstonehouse.ca

You may also want to get in touch with Joseph Kiirya, Executive Director to discuss how you want your future gift to take shape. For example, would you like to get your family involved? Would you like to invest your gift in an endowment? Or perhaps you would like your gift to be used all at once to advance Stepstone House or to a specific area. Whatever you have in mind, let’s connect and help you make a meaningful and significant gift of a lifetime. Joseph can be reached at joseph@stepstonehouse.ca.