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The Shuswap Emergency Preparedness Fund represents the evolution of the incredibly successful Emergency Response Fund, which provided nearly $1,000,000 to assist recovery and rebuilding efforts in the North Shuswap following the Bush Creek Wildfire. The goal is to create a proactive and responsive funding source that can be quickly leveraged or directly applied to communities facing crises, supporting immediate relief, recovery, and long-term resilience.

Today, the fund is dedicated to sustained assistance, focusing on helping community organizations address ongoing needs such as food security, shelter, and community recovery. These efforts extend beyond current disasters to ensure we are prepared for future challenges. Donations will support emergency planning, readiness initiatives, community resilience projects, and immediate relief when necessary.

Your contribution ensures that Shuswap communities are ready to respond and recover when emergencies arise, fostering resilience and a stronger future.

The Shuswap Emergency Preparedness Fund represents the evolution of the incredibly successful Emergency Response Fund, which provided nearly $1,000,000 to assist recovery and rebuilding efforts in the North Shuswap following the Bush Creek Wildfire. The goal is to create a proactive and responsive funding source that can be quickly leveraged or directly applied to communities facing crises, supporting immediate relief, recovery, and long-term resilience.

Today, the fund is dedicated to sustained assistance, focusing on helping community organizations address ongoing needs such as food security, shelter, and community recovery. These efforts extend beyond current disasters to ensure we are prepared for future challenges. Donations will support emergency planning, readiness initiatives, community resilience projects, and immediate relief when necessary.

Your contribution ensures that Shuswap communities are ready to respond and recover when emergencies arise, fostering resilience and a stronger future.

Donate to this fund

Donations to this fund can be made by e-transfer (preferred), by cheque, donated securities, in person at any SASCU branch, through a gift of securities, or online through CanadaHelps.

The simplest way to donate to this fund is by sending e-transfer to:

Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca
Add a memo to your e-transfer naming the specific fund you are donating to.

Include your address and full name for a tax receipt. A security question is not required (funds will be auto-deposited).

Send a cheque to:

Shuswap Community Foundation
102 – 160 Harbourfront Drive NE
Salmon Arm, BC, V1E 3M3
Canada

Cheques should be payable to “Shuswap Community Foundation“ and include the fund name in the memo field.

You can make a donation to this fund through Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU). Simply visit any branch and ask to donate to Shuswap Community Foundation, along with the specific fund name.


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Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by emailing a copy of your deposit receipt to info@shuswapfoundation.ca.

A gift of publicly traded securities can be an attractive option. The Income Tax Act provides that capital gains on securities donated to a charity are exempt from tax, but the donor will receive a tax receipt for the full appreciated value. You will receive a tax receipt for the value of the stock at the time of transfer, and may carry forward for up to five years any unused portions of the gift.

Please talk to your professional adviser or broker to make stock transfers easily. You may download the Share Transfers Form for when you meet with your broker.

Learn more about the Benefits of Donating Securities or contact us by email at info@shuswapfoundation.ca or phone 250-832-5428 for more information.

Donations to this fund can be made securely and conveniently through the CanadaHelps online platform.

Be sure to select the correct fund from the “Fund” field (near the top of the form).


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