Ways to support / Donations

"You don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too."
- Albert Schweitzer

DONATIONS

The German-Canadian Benevolent Society of B.C. is a registered charity and not-for-profit organization. Donations allow the Society to continue its important work. Your donation is your opportunity to participate in the charitable and community work now and long after you have gone.

How can you help?

Donations:
Many donors send gifts in the form of cash or cheque. The names of donors who donate $500 or more are engraved on our donor wall. To donate, please visit our donations page

Tributes & Memorials:
Some donors chose to honor a unique person by making a donation in their name

Bequests:
Provision in a will for charity supported during one's lifetime is one of the best ways to perpetuate one's care for others.
Bequests can be arranged with the help of your lawyer or estate planner.

leavesDonor Recognition
Tax deductible receipts are issued for donations of $10.- and more. All donations are recognized with a thank you letter. The names of donors who donate $500 or more are engraved on our donor wall.

Previously Sponsored Projects

  • New elevator completed in March 2011
  • Renovations on special care unit - 2010
  • Dining room expansion – 2008
  • Purchase of towel warmers, garden benches, sanitizer and mobile lifts
  • Support of special events for residents – ongoing
  • Support of the Outreach program for German speaking seniors in
    the community – ongoing
  • Renovation of care home’s hair salon, palliativie care room and library
  • Purchase of a 16-seat facility bus
  • Support of the music therapy program

For more information please call (604) 713-6500