FUND RAISING FOR OUR WILDFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITIES

The Shuswap Community Foundation has set up an account for donations for Wildfire Relief. You can e-transfer or donate locally at SASCU branches.

Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca with memo/message “SCF Emergency Response Fund for the North Shuswap”.

Please put the message “SCF Emergency Response Fund for the North Shuswap” in the message box of your e-transfer to make sure it goes to the North Shuswap area.

Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by taking your deposit receipt to Shuswap Community Foundation or emailing them a copy at info@shuswapfoundation.ca.

There are GoFundMe pages out there for this but I can’t guarantee who owns them or where the money will ultimately go. This is the best option. Thanks.

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Supporting Shuswap Communities: Launch of SCF Emergency Response Fund for Bush Creek East Wildfire Relief

[Salmon Arm, August 23, 2023] – Shuswap Community Foundation (SCF) announced the launch of the SCF Emergency Response Fund on August 19th, a dedicated fundraising campaign to support the communities affected by the Bush Creek East wildfire in North Shuswap. This initiative seeks to provide vital assistance during times of crisis, helping the region’s residents rebuild and recover in the face of this disaster. As of August 22, SCF has partnered with SASCU to introduce the SASCU $25,000 matching fund. Through this generous program, donations to the SCF Emergency Response Fund will effectively double the impact of your contribution.

If you’d like take advantage of this fantastic program, make your donation to the SCF “Emergency Response Fund” account at any Salmon Arm Savings and Credit Union (SASCU) branch.

Or you can make an auto-deposit e-Transfer to:

Recipient: info@shuswapfoundation.ca with memo/message “SCF Emergency Response Fund for the North Shuswap”.

Receipts for taxation purposes can be provided by taking your deposit receipt to Shuswap Community Foundation or emailing them a copy at info@shuswapfoundation.ca.

Donors can also contribute securely and conveniently through the CanadaHelps online platform here

“We invite everyone to join us in spreading this message and supporting the recovery of Shuswap communities,” Parenteau added. “Your generosity will make a lasting difference in the lives of those who have been affected by wildfire.”

For media inquiries or more information about the SCF Emergency Response Fund, please contact:

Roger Parenteau, 250.804.9971, ed@shuswapfoundation.ca