A planned gift is a meaningful way to support youth in our community while creating a lasting legacy that reflects your values. Whether through a gift in your will, a charitable bequest, or another planned giving option, you can help ensure YESS continues providing safety, support, and opportunities for young people well into the future.
Our team can work with you to explore planned giving options that align with your goals and make a lasting difference for youth.
To learn more about creating your legacy with YESS, contact our Development team at 780.468.7070 or giving@yess.org.
gift options

How to make a planned gift

Beneficiary Designation

Name YESS as a beneficiary of your RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, pension, or life insurance policy. Easy to set up — no will change required.

Life Insurance

Donate an existing or new life insurance policy. You may receive a tax receipt for premiums paid when YESS is named owner and beneficiary.

Publicly Traded Securities

Donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly and eliminate capital gains tax entirely.
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Charitable Remainder Trust

Transfer assets into a trust, receive income for life, and leave the remainder to YESS. Receive a partial charitable tax receipt today.

Retirement Assets

Naming YESS as beneficiary of RRSPs or RRIFs can significantly reduce taxes on your estate and create a lasting impact.

Why leave a legacy

By leaving a legacy gift to Youth Empowerment and Support Services in your estate
plans, you share in the present and support the future life stories of courageous and
hope-filled young people.

45+

Years supporting Edmonton's most vulnerable youth since 1981

700+

Youth served every year

100%

Of your legacy gift stays in Edmonton.
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“I want young people to always have somewhere to turn. YESS gave that to someone I love.”
—  Legacy donor

Legacy gifts support

Trauma-informed crisis stabilization and mental health education
Culturally rooted programs and services that transform the lives of youth
The continuity our life-changing work

Benefits of leaving a legacy gift:

Your gift REFLECTS a lifetime of beliefs and values
Your gift provides DEEP SATISFACTION that a cause you are passionate about in your lifetime will continue to receive support, even after you’re gone
Your gift allows for STRATEGIC PLANNING to take advantage of favourable tax incentives

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a legacy gift have to be a large amount?
Can I change my mind after making a planned gift?
Will my family know about my gift?
Ready to give?

Begin your legacy conversation today.

Our team is here to answer your questions