Ways You Can Give
Memorial Gifts
A memorial gift to the Foundation is a meaningful way to express sympathy to someone who has lost a loved one. Memorial gifts support a broad range of health services and equipment needs. Our Foundation will send a card to the family on your behalf and you receive acknowledgement and an income tax receipt.
To make a memorial gift go to the Canada Helps website and follow the Memorial Gifts prompts, or contact the Foundation at 678-5414 or email vrh.foundation@ns.sympatico.ca.
In Honour Gifts
Celebrate life’s milestones and choose to mark a special occasion of a friend or family member with a donation in their honour. This is a wonderful way to mark an event for those who are community minded and don’t want more “things”.
Contact our office at 678-5414 or, email vrh.foundation@ns.sympatico.ca, or simply go to the Canada Helps website and follow the steps to make a donation. We will send a card on your behalf.
On-line giving
The Foundation uses Canada Helps to process online donations. You will receive your receipt instantly and our office will be notified of your donation. You may choose the program or project you wish to support simply by reviewing your options. Go to the Canada Helps website to make your contribution to support health care.
Grateful Patient and Family Program
Maybe it was a kind word or a warm smile that brought comfort to you or your loved one. It could have been a happy event, a lifesaving procedure or simply a visit from a volunteer during your stay at Valley Regional Hospital.
You or your family can say a special “thank you” by making a donation to the Valley Regional Hospital Foundation in honour of the staff member, physician, team or volunteer you wish to recognize. When the gift is received, the Foundation will acknowledge the person (or persons) with a specially designed pin they will wear proudly.
Your gift to Valley Regional Hospital Foundation benefits the health care of families in the Annapolis Valley with new equipment and improved services.
To make your donation, contact us at 678-5414, email vrh.foundation@ns.sympatico.ca or go to the Canada Helps website and choose the “in honour” option. Remember to include the name(s) or unit you wish to honour.
Gift of Health – Monthly giving program
Manage your donations easily and efficiently through our monthly donation program, Gift of Health. You’ll receive one tax receipt following the end of the calendar year reflecting your annual donations. You can use your bank account (with a void cheque) or credit card for processing. Contact our office for more information.
Employee Matching
Do you work for a business that matches charitable donations? Would you like to explore this opportunity within your workplace?
Employee payroll deduction is an easy and convenient way for employees to support Valley Regional Hospital Foundation. We will help you develop a payroll deduction program that allows employees to donate to the Foundation for specific or general purposes.
If you would like more information or a presentation, please contact our office at 678-5414.
Bequests and other gift options
The Valley Regional Hospital Foundation has been the recipient of some wonderful gifts provided through bequests in will and other gift planning options. We are very grateful for the generosity of those who consider these legacy gifts and welcome the opportunity to speak with anyone considering such a gift. Here are some options you might consider:
- Gift through a will
- Gift using publicly traded securities
- Gift of life insurance
Each option has specific advantages for particular age groups, income levels and assets held. Talk to your professional advisors for more information on the benefits of each and call the Foundation if you would like to discuss how your gift would be used for the benefit of the community and their health care needs.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our community is our greatest resource for talent and skills. If you are interested in volunteering for an event, serving on a committee or sitting on the Board of Directors, please contact our office to discuss. The Foundation is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and welcomes diversity of all kinds.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is important to the success of our events and activities and our goal is to highlight our sponsors’ participation though public promotion such as radio, television and print media. For more information on our activities and how your business can be part of our success, please contact our office at 678-5414.