Ways to Donate
The St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation relies entirely on the continued support of our donors. The generosity of our donors has allowed us to care for all. The Foundation is committed to using donor funds and sound financial management to provide funding for state of the art equipment, research and education for hospital staff; securing the wellbeing of the community and the future of St. Martha’s.
Monetary donations are of course accepted by the Foundation, and are greatly appreciated.
To make a donation right now, click here
You can also give us a call at 902-863-6414 or 902-863-1131 to discuss options.
DONATE SECURELY ONLINE BY CREDIT CARD
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DONATE MONTHLY OR ANNUALLY
Make a regular donation to the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation’s endowment campaign, the St. Martha’s and You…the Time is NOW.
Please call Sadie, our Fund Development Associate at 902-863-1131, to set up an automatic monthly or annual donation which will be put towards our endowment goal of $20 million dollars.
To learn more about the St. Martha’s and You…The Time is NOW Campaign, click here.
MEMORIAL GIFTS
A memorial donation to the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation is a wonderful way to pay tribute to a beloved relative, friend or colleague. Tell us who the gift is in memory of and if there is a specific hospital unit, department or program you would like your donation to go to.
Memorial Cards are available at Curry’s Funeral Home, MacIssac’s Funeral Home and the Foundation Office.
TRIBUTE GIFTS OR GIFTS OF APPRECIATION
Making a donation to pay tribute to friends, family or colleagues is a unique way to mark a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, or other milestone. Let us know whom you are paying tribute to and we’ll notify them of your gift in their name.
Former patients, families and friends may wish to express their gratitude towards the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital through a gift to the Foundation.
DONATE BY MAIL OR PHONE
DONATE BY MAIL
Please include your name, mailing address, telephone, e-mail address and any other information you’d like to share with us. Cheques or money orders may be mailed to:
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation
25 Bay Street,
Antigonish, NS B2G 2G5
DONATE BY PHONE
We can accept your credit card donation by phone.
Please call us directly at: (902) 863-1131 OR (902) 863-6414
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
PLANNED GIVING
Leaving a gift in your Will to the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation is a way to affirm your commitment to enhancing health care in Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond and Inverness Counties. Your estate, in whole or in part, may be gifted to the Foundation. To ensure your gift is properly documented, please be sure to use our legal name and registration number:
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation
Registered Charity Number: 89147 0981 RR0001
Please let us know if your estate plan includes a gift to the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation so we may thank you and welcome you as a member of the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation Legacy Club.
To learn more about planned giving, click here.
NON-CASH GIFTS, GIFTS OF SHARES OR GIFTS OF PROPERTY
The St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation can also accept non-cash gifts. Any property you own can be donated, such as real estate or investments such as shares. The tax benefits of these gifts vary and may be significant. We recommend consulting your financial adviser, lawyer or accountant to get professional advice tailored to your situation.
A charitable tax receipt will be provided for the fair market value of the property at the time of transfer. If you would like to arrange a non-cash gift, please contact us.
GIFTS OF INSURANCE
You can make the St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Foundation a beneficiary of a life insurance policy.
Your life insurance needs can shift over time. As your life changes, your insurance coverage may no longer be required for its original purpose. Using it for charitable purposes can make good sense for your tax situation and your community. We recommend consulting your financial adviser, lawyer or accountant to get professional advice tailored to your situation.