One Time Gift
Unlimiting a child’s future starts with one generous action – your donation.
You can provide direct support today
What makes your gift so meaningful and significant is that it provides direct support in the home for families that need it. Our donor community enables Variety to reach kids with complex health needs, and those who love them, in over 250 BC communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Variety BC do?
Variety BC steps in where health care can’t, filling gaps that are not covered by government programs, health care or private health plans. We specifically help lower income families of children 0-19 years of age with disabilities and complex health needs by providing funding for:
- Adaptive & Mobility Equipment
- Mental Wellness
- Private Autism and Psychoeducational Assessments
- Specialized Therapies
- Tuition & Tutoring Grants for children with Learning Disabilities
- Type 1 Diabetes support
As every child is unique, so too is every application, and each is reviewed on an individual basis. Sometimes, Variety tops up funding where another agency cannot fund the entire cost.
To explore Variety Supports, start here.
I want to donate. What are my options?
As an individual donor, there’s a lot of impact that can be made through Variety. From one-time gifts to monthly donations to tribute gifts in memory of a loved one to gifts of shares and stocks to giving to one of our dedicated school or hospital programs, we have a lot of options on where and how your generosity can make a difference.
To learn more and explore all the ways you can give to Variety, visit our Ways to Give page.
If you want to become a corporate sponsor or partner with us on fundraising, check out our Corporate Sponsorship page.
Where does my donation go?
All donations to Variety go to our five main support programs for BC kids with disabilities and complex health needs:
- Adaptive & Mobility Equipment
- Mental Wellness
- Private Assessments
- Specialized Therapies
- Tuition & Tutoring
Donations support areas of greatest need in each of the support programs. Because Variety is entirely donor-funded, every dollar makes a genuine difference in the lives of BC families.
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! Donors receive an official tax receipt either by mail or email depending on their communication preferences. Gifts in the form of auction purchases, or from Foundations/Associations, are eligible for an unofficial receipt. Purchases of items such as raffle or 50/50 tickets from our events are not eligible for a tax receipt due to getting a benefit.
For online donations, donors will receive an email confirmation with a link to their tax receipt shortly after it has been processed. If you haven’t received your email, check your email junk/spam folder. Feel free to reach out to Donor Services if you have further questions.
How can I get a replacement tax receipt?
Please contact us at either 604-320-0505 (press 2) or email us at [email protected] to provide the following information:
- Your name
- Your address
- Payment Method Used (Cash/Cheque/Credit Card – Visa, Mastercard, American Express)
- Approximate date gift was made (MM/DD/YYYY)
- Gift amount
- Details e.g. best delivery method (Email or Mail) for your new receipt
How do I become a monthly donor?
Reach out! If you need more information beyond what’s on this page, please feel free to contact us.
You can start by sending us an email here, or you can check out Variety’s Contact Us page and fill out the form there.