Giving in Memory, Honour, or Celebration

Giving in memory or honor of a loved one to a charitable organization can have a profound impact on the lives of others. It allows you to honor the memory of someone special or celebrate a milestone, while also supporting a cause that was important to them. Please consider giving to in memory or honor of someone to the North Okanagan Hospice Society.

When you donate to NOHS in memory or honor of a loved one, you are helping to ensure that others receive compassionate end-of-life care during a difficult time. Your donation can help support the hospice’s programs and services, such as bereavement support, pain and symptom management, and caregiver support. By contributing to the NOHS mission, you are helping to ensure that individuals facing life-limiting illnesses receive the best care possible.

In addition to supporting NOHS’s important work, giving in memory or honor of a loved one can also provide a sense of comfort and healing. It allows you to honor their memory and carry on their legacy by supporting a cause that was important to them. It can also help bring closure and a sense of peace during a difficult time.

To get started on a monthly donation, please use our donation widget at the top of this page.

Leaving a Legacy Gift

Leaving a gift to the North Okanagan Hospice Society in your will is a powerful way to support the organization’s mission and make a lasting impact. By including NOHS in your estate plans, you are helping to ensure that individuals facing life-limiting illnesses receive compassionate end-of-life care and that their families receive the support they need during difficult times.

One of the benefits of leaving a gift to NOHS in your will is that it allows you to support a cause that is meaningful to you, even after you are gone. Your contribution can help support NOHS’s programs and services, such as bereavement support, pain and symptom management, and caregiver support. By leaving a legacy gift, you are helping to ensure that NOHS can continue to provide high-quality care to patients and families for years to come.

Moreover, leaving a gift to the North Okanagan Hospice Society in your will can also provide tax benefits for your estate. Charitable donations are generally tax-deductible, and leaving a gift in your will can help reduce the tax burden on your estate. This can help ensure that more of your assets go towards supporting the causes that are important to you.

For more information on how to leave a gift in your will, please reach out on the contact page.

Gift of Art

Giving the gift of art to the North Okanagan Hospice Society is a meaningful way to support the organization’s mission and brighten the lives of patients and their families. Art can bring joy, comfort, and inspiration to those who are facing difficult times and can provide a welcome distraction from the challenges of illness and end-of-life care.

There are many ways to give the gift of art to NOHS. You may consider donating a piece of your own artwork or purchasing a work from a local artist to donate. You can also consider hosting an art sale or auction to benefit the hospice, or donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of your artwork to the organization.

By donating artwork to the North Okanagan Hospice Society, you are not only supporting the organization’s programs and services but also helping to create a healing and welcoming environment for patients and families. Art can help create a calming and peaceful atmosphere and can serve as a reminder of the beauty and wonder of the world.

Moreover, giving the gift of art can also provide a sense of fulfillment and purpose. It allows you to use your talents and skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others. It can also provide an opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for art and for supporting a worthy cause.

For more information on how to donate art, please reach out on the contact page.

Donation of Publicly Traded Securities

Thank you for supporting North Okanagan Hospice Society with a gift of securities. Transferring securities (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) is simple and may result in significant tax savings for you.

Here are instructions on how to make a donation of Publicly Traded Securities:

1. Complete this form. This information is needed for the transfer, tracking and receipting.
2. Give the form to your broker. Your broker will arrange for the transfer of shares to North Okanagan Hospice Society investment account. North Okanagan Hospice Society cannot initiate the transfer. If you do not have a broker, give this form directly to your investment firm.
3. Send a copy of the form to our broker (or ask your broker to do this):RBC Dominion Securities
   Lindsay Wanner
   Phone: 250-549-4082
   Fax: 250-545-4139
   Email: [email protected]
4. Send a copy of the form to North Okanagan Hospice Society (or ask your broker to do this), so we may ensure a donation receipt is issued for your gift.

We are located at:

North Okanagan Hospice Society
3506 – 27 Avenue
Vernon, BC V1T 1S4
Phone: 250-503-1800
Fax: 250-503-1844

Contact:

Jen Pace, Financial Officer Direct: 250 -503-1800 ext. 103 Email: [email protected]

North Okanagan Hospice Society Charitable Registration Number is: 10817 0648 RR0001