Donations
Our services are funded privately and by the Ministry of Children and Family Development of British Columbia. However, the government budget is extremely streamlined and is becoming ever more so. It does not really reflect the actual costs of the programs we provide. Government funding does not cover our administration, therapy, or cultural enrichment program costs. Therefore we are extremely grateful for your support. Your donation, regardless of amount, will make a difference in the quality of life for every one of our companions with special needs.

Ways of Giving
Most of our charitable gifts come from or through individuals. Gifts, of cash, securities, real estate, as well as planned giving are a few ways to contribute. If you or someone you know serve(s) on the board of trustees of a foundation or corporation with a charitable giving program, please contact Patricia Smith at 604/987-3407, or email her here, to talk about the appropriateness of Cascadia submitting a proposal for funding.

Many companies participate in matching gift plans that allow you to double or triple the impact of your gift. Ask for a matching gift form from your personnel department and return the completed form with your contribution.

Honor the life and memory of a beloved family member, friend, respected colleague or anyone of your choice by designating your gift to the Cascadia Society as a Memorial Gift to that individual. The Cascadia Society will notify relatives of that person, with your permission.

The Cascadia Society is a registered BC Non-Profit Society, Charitable registration No. 87241 3729 RR0001. All donors will receive a tax receipt and our newsletter.

Your gifts can support:

• Cascadia Centre program costs such as extra staffing and administration
• Therapy fund:
  • Help those who cannot afford therapies provided by Cascadia's therapy staff;
  • pay for relief staff to give the therapists time to provide services
• Cultural programs:
  • Sponsor a concert, workshop or coworker training seminars, special excursions and events
  • Help to purchase additional hand bells for the bell choir
• Building and Equipment Fund:
  • Furnishings for the new house Set up costs for a new garden
  • Vertical wheelchair lift for handicapped access to the house
  • Van for Cascadia transports
• Social Fund: Help Cascadia companions with fixed incomes to pay for recreation and vacations
• Publicity:
  • Underwrite printing and mailing costs for newsletters and other publications
  • Support the production of an outreach video for fundraising and other purposes.

How You Can Help
Send your tax-deductible donation to:

The Cascadia Society for Social Working
351 West 19th Street
North Vancouver BC
V7M 1X7 Canada

You can also print out this form [a PDF, opens in a new window] and enclose it with your cheque.

Thank you for your support!