Donations

How to Give

General Donations

Donations support our overall mission and activities; in many cases they can also be directed by the donor to a specific purpose. In either case we keep close track of donations and ensure they are put to use where the benefit to people and community is the greatest.

Gifts other than cash are welcome. Donations of goods, services or property can make a big difference, and these donations may also qualify for charitable tax receipts.

A Lasting Legacy

Legacy gifts provide long-term support that will ensure we are able to continue our work of strengthening people, families and our community not only for today, but also tomorrow. Legacy gifts are expressions of your values and hopes for the future. There are many ways to leave a legacy gift:

• A bequest in your will. This may be a specific gift such as cash, securities, RRSPs, or the residual of the estate after loved ones are provided for

• Life insurance policy. A new or existing policy naming SSICS as the beneficiary

• Gifts of securities. Current tax rules provide a great advantage to donating publicly listed securities

• An endowment fund. Funds may be directed to our general endowment fund or one named in honour of you, your family or loved ones

We would be pleased to discuss other donation options. If you are planning to make a legacy gift to SSICS please contact us to ensure your gift will fulfill your intentions and provide you with optimum tax benefits.

For more information or to make a donation contact:

Blair Bryson, Financial Administrator 

or   (250) 537-9971

Salt Spring Island Community Services Society is a registered charity. Official tax receipts are issued for donations over $20.00 or upon request.

For credit card or Interac donations please use CanadaHelps, which facilitates online donations on our behalf.