Donor Information

The Alberni Valley Hospice Society is grateful for the ongoing support and commitment of our partners and donors in funding the work of our registered non-profit organization. All of our programs, including the Ty Watson House Bed program are intended to enhance and support quality end of life care for clients and their families in our community and the surrounding areas. Funding of the Alberni Valley Hospice Society takes place in a variety of ways.

Memorial Gifts

In-memoriam gifts honour the memory of someone special. A notification letter to the next of kin will be sent advising of the gift. To make a Memorial Gift by cash or cheque click on here, by credit card click on "Donate Now" at the bottom of the page.

General donations

Many choose hospice as their "charity of choice", often because someone they have known has benefited from Hospice services or they don't wish to make a specific donation in memory.

Planned Giving

This is an excellent way to support the work of Alberni Valley Hospice into the future. It is and opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of love within the context of sound financial planning and estate planning. Planned giving can and often does result in significant tax advantages for the donor. There are many options to consider that make a invaluable gift. Planned giving can take the form of wills and bequests, life insurance, RRSPs, charitable trusts and property. Although some of the gift options often can be completed on your own, we recommend that you consult with your financial and legal advisors to ensure that you make fully informed decisions.

Gifts In Kind

These are donations other than cash such as tangible property, real estate, artwork, securities, etc. They are eligible for donation credits based on the fair market value at the time of donation. For tax purposes the gifted item will be deemed to have disposed at fair market value on that date.

Gifts from Community Service organizations

Many of the services organizations in this community have generously gifted the AV Hospice Society with dollars and gifts in kind over the years to enable us to continue to fund our programs.

Gifts from Community Businesses and Individuals

Several businesses in the Valley regularly contribute in kind services which greatly reduces our over all operating costs. The Alberni Valley Hospice Society also benefits from events held by various individuals, businesses and organizations in our community.

By making us a CHARITY OF CHOICE many innovative and creative efforts help bring greater awareness and needed funds for our programs and services.

Fundraising Projects

The AV Hospice Society raises money for our programs throughout the year. Examples include raffles, meat draws, and 50/50's. Our annual events include: "Hike for Hospice" in May, "Black Ty Gala" (May 2011), ATV Raffle (drawn in September each year), and our "Celebrate a Life" tree in December.

Community Gaming Grant

We appreciate and acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia through periodic lottery grants and access to licenses for community fundraising activities.The Alberni Valleny Hospice Society/Ty Watson House does not as yet have sustainable funding from the Health Authority (VIHA).

Becoming a "Friend of Hospice"

Individuals and families choose to become a friend of hospice by taking out a yearly membership (minimum $10/year) and/ or contribute on a monthly basis by credit card through "CanadaHelps.org." (see below)

Recognition

We understand the importance recognition plays in giving. We sincerely and gratefully thank each person for any and all donations. For donations over $100 we may attach a plaque to our donor wall at Ty Watson House in acknowledgment of your gift (with your permission).

Tax deductible receipts are issued for donations of $10 or more.

At the HOSPICE OFFICE we accept cash, cheques, Debit, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

If you wish to use your credit card, secure donations may also be made through "CanadaHelps.org"