How would you like to help? There are lots of different ways you can support Camosun students. Donate to one of our online giving funds today.
Due to the national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, as of Nov. 15, mail and parcels are not being processed or delivered.latest updates.
Please be aware that the strike is impacting areas within Camosun including donations sent to the foundation. Your donations can also be givenonlineor by e-transfer tofoundation@camosun.ca.
Volunteers pack food hampers for the Camosun Cares program.
How to give online
Several ways to direct your online donation
Supportingthe 51Ƶ Foundation makes a long-lasting difference in the life of a Camosun studentand you'll be eligible for.
If you are interested in developing a personalized giving plan or discussing major gifts pleasecontact us.
Erasing Barriers
Help students succeed in their studies when they're facing financial and other hardships that impact their ability to continue their education. The Erasing Barriers to Education Fund is open to any student at Camosun facing a difficult situation.
51Ƶ Student Society Food Bank
Help Fill the Camosun Cares Cupboards!
Food insecurity for students is one of the biggest barriers for students. This year the need has more than doubled previous years and the shelves are often left empty. Please consider making a gift to the 51Ƶ Student Society Food Bank and help a student in need. Your tax deductible donation will help keep the Camosun Care’s Cupboards filled so no student goes hungry.
Memorial Gifts
Remember a loved one with a gift in their name.
Awards/Bursaries/Scholarships
Help reward student achievement.
Other Camosun Fundraising Initiatives
When you support Camosun Programming or Department Fundraisingyou are supportingour students.
Sponsorship for Events
You can help students by choosing to donate to a special event sponsorship.
Your gift makes a difference
Meet Kit Caudron-Robinson
Kit is Cree/Metis from Driftpile First Nation in northern Alberta. He is in the University Transfer program, focusing on Social Work. His long term goal is to complete the Indigenous Law program at the University of Victoria. Kit came to Camosun because he was inspired by his older sister whom he watched carefully as she graduated with her Law degree and he saw that education could be the tool to effect change in the world around him. Kit says, “I can affect real and positive change in the communities around me by first taking the steps to advance myself and continuing to work hard to achieve my goals. I have an opportunity to create something and I intend to leave something better for the next generation.
Kit Caudron-Robinson
Other ways to give
Philanthropy is often quite personal.Contact usto connect with an Advancement Officer to discuss how to get started with:
Cash donations
One-time gifts of cash provide immediate support for students and programs. Give online, by mail, phone or drop in.
Monthly contributions/Payroll deductions
Giving regularly can add up to significant gifts. Anyone, including Camosun employees, cansign up for weekly or monthly payroll deductions.Contact the Foundationto get started.
Gifts of securities
Donate shares, publicly traded stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures and GICs to reduce your capital gains.
Gifts-in-kind
Donate trades or medical training equipment, supplies, classroom materials, real estate, artwork or government certified cultural property and receive .
Employer matching
Many people work for a company or organization that will match their charitable giving. If your employer will donate to match your gifts please let us know and we will make the arrangements.
Planning ahead - Gifts for the future
Tax law and estate planning are complex. Please talk to your financial or legal advisor about the tax benefits, thresholds and appropriateness of these choices for you.
Bequests
Remember Camosun in your will with a bequest of a percentage of your estate or cash, securities, real estate, and other assets. Wills are personal matters, but please let us know if you have named Camosun in your will. We will work with you to ensure your bequest will achieve your intentions.
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Let's talk
There are lots of options when it comes to charitable giving. Contact us to explore the types of giving that work best for you.