YEAR END & HOLIDAY GIVING 2020
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House Fund
Aimee Beaulieu Transition House provides emergency safe shelter and support for self-identifying women and children experiencing domestic violence and abuse in the Nelson area. Women and children leaving domestic violence find a safe haven at Transition House. The confidential, warm and welcoming residence has space for eight women and children and offers a safe and secure environment, a place of connection, help with basic and immediate needs, a warm bed and meals, a fully stocked playroom for children, supportive counseling, and space to simply heal after the experience of abuse and make plans for the future.
Our support line operates 24/7 at 250-354-HELP. Support by text @ (778) 608-3900 and online chat @ servicesfyi.ca/chat is available 7 days a week from 830am – midnight. Support workers provide emotional support, practical advice and referrals.
Your donation helps women and children in our community to be safe and supported.
Donations are tax deductible, and make a beautiful gift! When you make a contribution on behalf of someone you love this holiday season ~ let them know by downloading one of our shareable cards to gift them virtually – by text, messenger or email – or to print and share.
All donations over $20 are offered a tax receipt. Questions? Please contact: admin@servicesfyi.ca
To contribute, simply scroll down to make a donation securely through PayPal or Canada Helps. Click on a card image to download.
With much gratitude for your contribution. Wishing everyone a safe holiday season.
MORE ABOUT DONATING TO NELSON COMMUNITY SERVICES
While 90% of NCS’ programs and services are provided under contracts with BC Government ministries, we rely heavily on the generosity of foundations, trusts, and the people of our community to support the balance of our work. Your donation allows us to reach so many more families, individuals, and youth and offer them real life-enhancing (and sometimes lifesaving) supports. You may want to consider making a financial or security donation or a Legacy Gift by leaving a bequest in someone’s name. We are very happy to speak with you more about how to do that.
We have made it easy for you to donate to NCS — come into our office and write us a cheque (or give us cash), or through CanadaHelps or PayPal, a safe, secure, online service.
We are a registered charity under the federal Charities Act. All donations and bequests will be formally acknowledged in writing to the donor, and all donations over $20.00 will be offered a tax receipt.
WHEN MAKING A DONATION, YOU CAN SPECIFY WHICH FUND YOU WISH TO SUPPORT:
LIFE ENRICHMENT FUND
This fund will be used to enrich the lives of clients participating in the counselling, outreach, and support programs of Nelson Community Services.
Donations may be used for, but not limited to:
• Emergency childcare for parents to be able to attend NCS programs
• Food and gas cards
• Long distance phone cards
• Emergency support/safety needs
• Recreation/activity passes
• Personal care items, journals, books, etc.
• Assistance in a career search, training, job interviews, temporary childcare needs, entrepreneurial efforts
• Supplies and supports needed by the Street Outreach Workers
CICADA PLACE FUND
Youth coming to Cicada Place often have very few resources to support their transition to living independently. Monetary donations made to Cicada Place can help a youth in need purchase necessary household items such as linens, kitchen items- this is one of the biggest expenses- dishes, cooking utensils, pots and pans. We also have situations when youth in our program may struggle with purchasing items to meet their basic needs such as groceries, clothing for a new job, winter boots and coats and school supplies. Donations can make an impactful difference.
Some possible examples of how your donation can assist the youth residing at Cicada Place:
• $25.00- grocery card to feed a youth in need
• $50.00- work clothing or seasonal clothing needs
• $75.00- household startup items
• $100.00- a special occasion family style meal for all residents- ie Thanksgiving, grad celebration
• $200.00- a special event for residents and their dependent children- ie Christmas meal and gifts
AIMEE BEAULIEU TRANSITION HOUSE FUND
This Fund will be used to enrich the lives of women using the Aimee Beaulieu Transition House Program.
Donations may be used for, but not limited to:
• Food and gas cards
• Long distance phone cards
• Emergency support/safety needs
• Start-up household items, including household linens, etc. e. Journals, pyjamas, self-care items, children’s books, etc.
• Recreation/activity passes
• Christmas dinner and gifts
• Assistance in career search, training, job interviews, temporary childcare needs, entrepreneurial efforts
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Using CanadaHelps or PayPal to make a donation ensures a safe encrypted transfer of your funds to NCS.
