Fundraise for Family Services of the North Shore
If you have a creative fundraising idea to support Family Services of the North Shore, Rebecca Elgood, our Development Officer would love to hear from you at 604 988 5381, or please submit our fundraiser proposal form to get started!
We were thrilled with the amount of support we received from our community! Creative initiatives included match campaigns and various fundraising events, like photos with Santa, raising over $85,000 in support of our North Shore neighbours in need. Thank you to all our partners including local businesses, individuals, and volunteers alike.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are some fundraiser ideas?
If you would like to support Family Services of the North Shore by hosting afundraiser, here are some ideas to help get you started:
- Partial proceeds from product sales
- Birthday parties or other celebrations
- Golf Tournaments or other sporting events
- Pub Nights
- 50/50 Draws
What support does Family Services of the North Shore provide to
fundraiser organizers?
Family Services of the North Shore is able to provide support as needed in the
following ways:
- Advice from our staff throughout the process of organizing the fundraiser
- Issuance of tax receipts for eligible donations, as per Canada Revenue Agency
guidelines - If applicable, a personal fundraising page and donation form on the Family
Services of the North Shore website, allowing donors to make donations
directly to Family Services of the North Shore - Provide the Family Services of the North Shore logo for promotional use, upon
approval by Family Services of the North Shore - A staff member or representative from Family Services of the North Shore to
attend the fundraiser or event (if available) - Family Services of the North Shore may provide promotional support via social
media, email communications, or other promotional materials - Promotional support will be provided based on the discretion of Family Services of
the North Shore - A letter of acknowledgment for approved fundraisers or events
Family Services of the North Shore is unable to provide the following:- Event Insurance
- Access to donor lists
- Licenses required for fundraisers or events
- Financial support to cover the costs associated with the fundraiser or event
Family Services of the North Shore is unable to provide the following:
- Event Insurance
- Access to donor lists
- Licenses required for fundraisers or events
- Financial support to cover the costs associated with the fundraiser or event
Are donations eligible for tax receipts?
Donations over $20 will be eligible for tax receipts if they meet the applicable Canada
Revenue Agency guidelines. Donations must be received by Family Services of the
North Shore prior to a tax receipt being issued.
It is the sole responsibility of the organizer to provide all information necessary for tax
receipting unless individual donations are made directly to Family Services of the
North Shore. This information should be consolidated into a spreadsheet and must
include full name and address.
Does Family Services of the North Shore help to promote the
fundraiser?
If you would like to request promotional support, please connect with Rebecca
Elgood at relgood@familyservices.bc.ca or 604-988-5281. Promotional support may
be provided; however it is based on the discretion of Family Services of the North
Shore.
The Family Services of the North Shore logo may be used with Family Services of the
North Shore approval. Additional support can be provided through social media,
email communications, posters, and/or on-site banners.
Will Family Services of the North Shore reimburse fundraiser organizers
for any expenses?
Family Services of the North Shore is unable to provide financial support for
expenses. All expenses (including insurance and licenses) are the sole
responsibility of the event/fundraiser organizer.
I’m ready to get started! What are the next steps?
Please fill out our fundraiser proposal form and email it to Rebecca Elgood at relgood@familyservices.bc.ca or call Rebecca at 604 988 5281.
Thank you to our 2025 – 2026 creative fundraisers!
Anna Nelson’s Tribute to Peter
Backyard Solutions Ltd.
Boundary Elementary
Charlotte Gill’s Tribute Jason
Chris Carter Wonder Wheels
DNV Fire Charity
Grouse Mountain
Hollyburn Country Club – Ladies Tennis League
Hollyburn Pickleball
Hollyburn Squash
Lisa Southern Wonder Wheels
Meredith Dalziel’s Pumpkin Walk
Norgate Community School
North Shore Pickleball Club
Parkgate Pacers Walking Group
Provincial Employees Community Services Fund
Queen Mary Elementary School
RBC Eydt Wealth Partners Portraits with Santa
RBC Grocery Gift Cards
Rockridge Secondary School
Sutherland Secondary School
The Chiefs Wonder Wheels
Toy Drive Brunch
West Vancouver Seniors Centre Knitting Group
Wonder Wheels