Including the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) in your will is a meaningful way to leave a legacy that supports the protection of wildlife and ecosystems for generations to come. With just one sentence in your estate plan, you can contribute to ARMS’ mission of conserving salmon habitats, reducing litter, and educating the community about the importance of native plants and wildlife in British Columbia. Your planned gift will help ensure that the Alouette River and its surrounding environment continue to thrive, preserving the natural beauty and biodiversity that inspire us today.
Planned giving is a thoughtful way to align your estate planning with your values and commitment to environmental conservation. Regardless of the size of the contribution, a gift bequest in your legal will can be one of the most impactful ways to support ARMS’ long-term goals. By making this decision, you are helping to secure the future of critical conservation projects, enabling ARMS to address ongoing environmental challenges and expand efforts that benefit local ecosystems.
If you have already included Alouette River Management Society in your estate plans or would like to explore how to make a planned gift, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Your generosity will allow ARMS to plan strategically for the future and ensure that your gift is used according to your wishes. Please contact us at communications@alouetteriver.org to discuss your legacy and how it can contribute to a healthier, more vibrant environment for all.
How to Leave a Gift in Your Will
There are many ways to structure a gift in your will to benefit the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS). You can choose to leave a monetary donation, proceeds from your estate, property such as a vehicle or land, or make ARMS a beneficiary of a life insurance policy, stocks, or other investments. Planned gifts not only create a lasting legacy but may also offer tax benefits, ensuring your contribution supports both your philanthropic goals and your financial planning.
Sharing your vision for your legacy with ARMS is a powerful and meaningful act. We would be happy to discuss how your gift can contribute to our mission of conserving salmon habitats, protecting wildlife, and promoting environmental education in British Columbia. Together, we can ensure that the natural beauty and biodiversity of the Alouette River ecosystem are preserved for future generations.
Including ARMS in your will is a flexible decision, and you can change your intentions at any time. All it takes is a simple sentence that includes our legal name and charitable registration number. For donors based in the United States, please use the appropriate legal details for tax purposes, while Canadian donors should use ARMS’ Canadian registration information.
If you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact us at [insert contact information]. We’re here to help you leave a legacy that reflects your values and passion for the environment.

If you have decided to leave a planned gift to ARMS, we would like to express our gratitude! We wish to best honor your generosity and would ask, if you are comfortable sharing, to let us know ahead of time so that we can ensure we know the best way you wish to be acknowledged. If you would like to remain anonymous, we will make a note of that and respect your wishes. We strongly recommend that you to talk to a lawyer or notary before confirming your legacy.
Here is some information to help set up your legacy gift.
- Our legal name: Alouette River Management Society
- Our charitable registration number: 891650921RR0001
- Our address: 24959 Alouette Road, Maple Ridge, BC V4R 1R8
If you would like some support with writing your will, we have providing a list of resources for in Canada and BC.