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The Susan Latimer Bursary Fund was established to support students who may face financial barriers in pursuing their educational goals. The fund honours the life and legacy of Susan Latimer, a dedicated educator, union advocate, and community supporter whose greatest passion was helping young people succeed.

For nearly 30 years, Susan worked in School District No. 83 as a Certified Education Assistant and lunch-hour supervisor. Known affectionately by many students as “Grandma Susan,” she built meaningful relationships with generations of young people and took great pride in supporting their growth, confidence, and well-being.

Susan believed strongly in fairness, opportunity, and standing up for others. A committed member of CUPE, she served for many years on the local executive and negotiating team, advocating for education workers and the students they served.

Above all, Susan was known for her generous spirit and her willingness to help anyone in need. Whether supporting family, friends, colleagues, or members of the community, she approached life with compassion, humour, and an unwavering commitment to others.

The Susan Latimer Bursary Fund continues her legacy by providing assistance to students who require additional support to pursue post-secondary education and training. Through this fund, Susan’s dedication to helping young people build brighter futures lives on for generations to come.

Susan Latimer
Susan Latimer

The Susan Latimer Bursary Fund was established to support students who may face financial barriers in pursuing their educational goals. The fund honours the life and legacy of Susan Latimer, a dedicated educator, union advocate, and community supporter whose greatest passion was helping young people succeed.

For nearly 30 years, Susan worked in School District No. 83 as a Certified Education Assistant and lunch-hour supervisor. Known affectionately by many students as “Grandma Susan,” she built meaningful relationships with generations of young people and took great pride in supporting their growth, confidence, and well-being.

Susan believed strongly in fairness, opportunity, and standing up for others. A committed member of CUPE, she served for many years on the local executive and negotiating team, advocating for education workers and the students they served.

Above all, Susan was known for her generous spirit and her willingness to help anyone in need. Whether supporting family, friends, colleagues, or members of the community, she approached life with compassion, humour, and an unwavering commitment to others.

The Susan Latimer Bursary Fund continues her legacy by providing assistance to students who require additional support to pursue post-secondary education and training. Through this fund, Susan’s dedication to helping young people build brighter futures lives on for generations to come.

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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