A38 - North Shore News - Wednesday, November 23, 2011
get to know the not-for-profit organizations in our community
North Shore Community Foundation 600 WEST QUEENS ROAD, NORTH VANCOUVER
Our focus
To accumulate permanent capital from donors in order to fund activities which improve the quality of life for residents of the North Shore from Deep Cove to Lions Bay.
Our people
The North Shore Community Foundation’s volunteer board of directors consists of: David Alsop, Jan Argent, Chern Heed, Elizabeth McLaren, Tanya Murray, Aaron Kuzik, Janet Morningstar, Chris Kalbfleisch, Lizette Bell, Jackie Morris, Sue Ridout, Andrew Hoffman and Melanie Clark.
Facts
The North Shore Community Foundation administers over $2 million in assets in 25 different funds and disburses nearly $150,000 from fundraising and investment earnings to worthy local agencies every year.
Our work in the community The NSCF strives to be the preferred vehicle for permanent giving — or contributions that will continue in perpetuity — on the North Shore. We maintain active contact with agencies that deliver services to residents in need
A recent story Last year seniors bus services in North Vancouver (Go Bus, operated by the Silver Harbour Centre Society) and West Vancouver (Seniors Shuttle Bus, operated by West Vancouver Seniors Centre) received $50,000 from the 4th annual Mayors’ Golf Tournament to allow them to continue providing this much-needed service. The remainder of the $126,000 that was raised at the 2011 event will go to the Mayors’ Trust Funds, managed by the North Shore Community Foundation and the West Vancouver Community Foundation
Testimonial “Thanks to the North Shore Mayors’ Golf Tournament, the Seniors Go Bus will be on the road well into the future. The Go Bus is an essential support for frail and isolated seniors in accessing community services like exercise classes, grocery shopping, medical appointments and much more. In providing this funding, the North Shore Community Foundation is truly recognizing the importance of transportation in keeping seniors healthy and living independently. We’re extremely grateful for this timely and significant funding — as are the seniors that rely on the Go Bus.” - Annwen Loverin, executive director, Silver Harbour Seniors Activity Centre.
Upcoming events
contact us telephone 604 998 4460 email info@nscommunityfoundation.com internet www.nscommunityfoundation.com
Each year the North Shore Community Foundation presents the Mayors’ Golf Tournament. The 2012 edition of the tourney will be held at the Seymour Golf and Country Club on May 25. The designated cause for 2012 is to support the creation of a complementary health and wellness clinic by the North Shore Women’s Centre. Visit www.mayorsgolf.ca for more information.
How you can get involved There are various ways to contribute to the North Shore Community Foundation, all of which are eligible for a tax receipt. Check our website for more information or call to set up a meeting. The NSCF also welcomes volunteers and corporate sponsors to help assist with the Mayors’ Golf Tournament or to serve on the foundation’s board of directors.
with Charities
North Shore COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY SUITE 201, CAPILANO MALL, 935 MARINE DRIVE, NORTH VANCOUVER
Our focus
Our work in the community
Connecting people to local services for almost 30 years, North Shore Community Resources Society is where the North Shore goes for help.
NSCR oversees a number of vital programs for North Shore residents:
Our people
- Child Care Resource and Referral Program
NSCR is run by a volunteer board of directors, has 28 staff and more than 85 wonderful volunteers who help to deliver our programs and services during the year. Everyone is dedicated to helping those who live or work in our North Shore communities. Staff and volunteers understand the importance of providing accurate information, fulfilling requests for information and assisting people with forms and applications. Being accessible in person, by phone or electronically provides the North Shore with great access to information on programs and services.
Testimonial
“We are very lucky to have NSCR and the wonderful people who work there to support our community and its citizens.”
contact us telephone 604 985 7138 email nscr@nscr.bc.ca internet www.nscr.bc.ca
- Information North Shore: our community’s information and referral program - Volunteer North Shore - Professional development opportunities and workshops for child care providers and parents - Seniors’ One Stop Information Program - Caregiver Support Programs - Legal Information and Advocacy Program - Housing Information and Community Housing Action Committee - Early and Middle Years Childhood Planning Tables - WHEELS Early Childhood Community Outreach.
Upcoming events - Volunteer for three-hour shifts at our Capilano Mall Charity Gift Wrap Booth from Dec. 9-24. All funds raised go to support NSCR programs. Free training, lots of fun and maybe a visit from Santa himself! Call 604-985-7138 for more information. - We still have a few print copies available of the updated 2011 Green Book: Directory of Agencies and Organization on the North Shore. Call the NSCR office today to reserve your copy. - National Volunteer Week is April 15-21, 2012 — a time to celebrate local volunteers. If you know of someone who makes a difference through their volunteer efforts, nominate them for a Community Volunteer Spirit Award at www.nscr.bc.ca/volunteer/volunteer.html
How you can get involved NSCR depends upon community donations — all of which stay on the North Shore. As a local federally registered charity with the ability to issue tax receipts, more than ninety per cent of all donations goes to direct service in this community. Wondering about charitable gift planning? Regardless of your choice of beneficiary organizations, we can help you with a strategy. Contact Li Boesen, Executive Director at 604-982-3305 for more information.