Giving

Question 1

Where does my money go?

Answer

When you make a donation, you have the choice to specify which fund(s) to contribute to, or your donation will automatically go into the Operating (General) Fund. Please note if you have designated your donations for Community Care, Missions or other identified needs, those funds cannot be reallocated unless the fund is full.

The following are brief descriptions of each fund:

Operating (General) Fund = supports our church’s essential activities and services.
Community Care Fund = aids local initiatives like Master's Pantry, Hampers of Hope, Grief Care, and support for those in need.
Missions Fund = fuels our missions worker and partners, both locally and globally
Capital Fund = ensures the maintenance and improvement of our church facilities.

There may be other periodic needs that arise from time to time that fall under the above fund categories.

Question 2

Are my donations tax receiptable?

Answer

Every donation attributed to your name will be credited to your charitable donation account with Unionville Alliance Church. You will receive an annual tax receipt for your contributions via emailin February. Please ensure that we have your current email address. If you'd like a printed copy, contact the office.

Submit your current mailing information

Question 3

How do I get a set of giving envelopes?

Answer

Every Sunday during the worship service, you are given the opportunity to give in person with cash or cheque. There are blank envelopes in each pew, on which you can fill out your information in order to get your donation tax-receipted. You may also request a box of 52 envelopes, pre-stamped with your charitable donation account number.

Giving envelopes are made available by emailing at info@uachome.org.

Question 4

What's my envelope number?

Answer

The number on your giving envelopes is your charitable donation account number. This number is how we keep track of all your donations so that you can receive an accurate annual tax receipt. Stringent confidentiality procedures are maintained.

If you forgot your envelope number, please email info@uachome.org.

If you are a first-time donor, please provide your name and mailing address with your donation.

Question 5

How do I do an e-transfer?

Answer

If you manage your bank accounts online, you can also make donations by using Interac e-transfers (EFT).

Set up Unionville Alliance Church as an e-transfer recipient:

Go the the field "Select Recipient"
Click "Add a contact"
Enter Unionville Alliance Church as the contact name, and use the email address giving@uachome.org
Click "Continue"

*Some banks will ask you to verify your identity. If asked, select your contact method [either by text or phone] where they will send you a verification code. Click on "Send code" and select "next". When you receive the verification code, enter it and select "Next". Your new contact has been added.

To make a donation with Interac e-transfer:

Choose an account from which to transfer your donation.
Select the recipient Unionville Alliance Church.
Enter your donation amount and the date of transfer.
Indicate in the message box your fund designation(s) with amount(s) (e.g. operating $200) and your giving envelope number (e.g. #10).
Hit "Send".

A security question and password is not required as this transfer will be directly deposited into Unionville Alliance Church's bank account. It will display your name in the transaction.

The money received by e-transfer will be recorded and added to the other methods of donation for tax receipt purposes.

Question 6

What does giving securities mean?

Answer

Did you know that you may save taxes if you donate publicly traded securities (shares, bonds, stocks, etc) directly to a registered charity? This is a smart and tax-effective alternative to donating cash—but how you structure the charitable donations can be as important as the amount given. The below PDF will explain the benefits of giving in this way.

Download PDF on Donating Shares

Question 7