Time to Give: Ordinary Giving, Extraordinary Impact! - Imagine Canada

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84% of Canadians give to charities. 12.5 million Canadians show their support through volunteering. But we still need to renew and grow Canada’s charitable donor base. Canadians want to keep giving to get us through the challenges of today and the decades ahead. Let’s make it easier for Canadians to support the causes that matter to them the most! Imagine Canada proposes the Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving, a new and simple tax incentive for all Canadians. STRETCH TAX CREDIT for CHARITABLE GIVING The purpose of the Stretch Tax Credit is to encourage more Canadians to begin to give and to support those who already give to give more. HOW IT WORKS: The Stretch Tax Credit would boost the federal tax credit from 15% to 25% for each new dollar up to $200 and from 29% to 39% for each new dollar above $200. This incentive will encourage Canadians to “stretch” their giving even more. For more information on the Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving visit: www.stretchtax.imaginecanada.ca WHY WE NEED IT: Charities and nonprofi ts in every community work on behalf of Canadians to provide services and supports that contribute to quality of life and economic prosperity. We need to act now to renew and grow Canada’s charitable sector and donor base to ensure organizations working across the country and around the world can meet the changing needs and growing demands of the individuals, families and communities they serve. Imagine Canada is a charitable organization whose mission is to support Canada’s charities and nonprofi ts. We strengthen the sector’s collective voice, act as a forum and meeting place and create an enabling environment in which organizations contribute to building stronger communities. Data presented from the 2007 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating by Statistics Canada, Imagine Canada and Volunteer Canada available at www.givingandvolunteering.ca Photos courtesy of Hospitals of Regina Foundation, Drive Away Hunger and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Inspiring a stewardship ethic For many youth living in southern Ontario’s Credit River Watershed area, the education programs at Credit Valley Conservation are often their first experience of being in a natural, undeveloped setting. The area is one of the most culturally diverse, attracting immigrants from around the world – some arriving with a healthy fear of wildlife. “The idea of walking freely through a meadow is new to them,” said Shawn Verge, program coordinator for the Conservation Youth Corps program. Other participating youth, he added, “have never escaped the city environment.” Donors to Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) contribute half of the costs of educating up to 1000 students each year on the real and potential impact of climate change. Ten thousand trees are planted by youth to increase the canopy cover, creating more carbon and oxygen release. Young people also learn how to monitor the health of the river by constructing salamander boards – wooden planks that create habitat for these barometers of environmental health. Electro-fishing teaches them to count fish as well, by producing an electrical current in the water that temporarily and harmlessly stuns them. And for those interested in natural resource management, mock planning exercises give them the chance to take on the role of park planner, botanist or environmental educator, all facing an imagined landscape where climate change has taken its toll. What does the program hope to achieve? “We are creating a stewardship ethic,” Verge responded. He described how one student – after volunteering for two summers – was hired on as an assistant this summer. “Having enjoyed learning about tree species and local flora and fauna he became ecologically literate,” said Verge. While inculcating the next Imagine Canada Information Supplement Credit Valley Conservation’s Youth Corps generation of professional environmentalists may not be the goal, that same student starts university this fall to pursue a career in environmental engineering. “This is great,” Verge enthused, “but whatever they decide to do, this experience will guide their decision-making processes and their lives.” Giving Opportunity Giving Thanks Boys and Girls Club after school programs help over 200,000 children and youth across Canada to achieve their best potential through: • Healthy physical activity • Nutritious meals and snacks • Academic support and scholarships • Life and career skills • Positive, supportive relationships Thank you to all of our corporate partners whose generous gifts are helping to provide needed, life-changing support to Canadian children and youth. Please help us give every child in Canada the opportunity for healthy development. Make giving to one of Canada’s leading children’s charities a part of your holiday tradition. Learn more at: www.bgccan.com With special thanks to:
Where to Give A Profile of Canada’s Charitable Sector With more than 85,000 charities in Canada, this sector is large, diverse and vibrant. When combined with nonprofit organizations, the numbers extend beyond 160,000. From local sports clubs to environmental clean-up initiatives, art galleries to crisis phone lines, nonprofits are driven by a mission to serve the public good. Which organizations to support and how is your decision alone. But to help you in the process, here is a brief overview of the range of work carried out in this vital sector. Why give now? Demand up, donations not keeping pace Charities are having difficulty fulfilling their missions, Imagine Canada’s Sector Monitor research program reports. The Sector Monitor surveyed more than 1,500 charity leaders and found that just over half are having difficulty fulfilling their missions. And just over a quarter say their very existence is at risk. This is possibly due to increased demand for services in response to the recent economic downturn that may have influenced an increase in expenditures without a corresponding increase in revenues. Find out more: www.imaginecanada.ca/sector_monitor Arts & Culture Dance, music, theatre, visual arts, craft, film, writing, architecture and design – just some of the forms of creative expression nourished by arts and culture organizations. Through this work our unique stories are told and our shared cultural identity is preserved and celebrated. Education Education is one of the ways that our society intentionally passes on its accumulated knowledge, skills and values from one generation to the next. Educational institutions include pre-schools, elementary, primary, secondary, technical and vocational, continuing education, colleges and universities. Environment Preserving our natural spaces and species drives the work of environmental organizations. From river restoration, to urban greening initiatives to animal welfare, these organizations ensure the health and longevity of our ecosystems. Faith Faith-based organizations support a variety of causes which tap into the core values of a segment of our Canadian society. These organizations serve community needs in a multitude of ways including physical, spiritual, and economic support. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Health Nonprofit hospitals, nursing homes, community health centres, and other providers are integral to the physical and mental health for each of us, our family, friends and other individuals in our communities. They are there for crisis intervention, rehabilitation, emergencies as well as promoting public health and wellness education. Human and Social Services Human and social service organizations deliver specialized supports and services to meet a broad range of community needs. Target populations they serve include children, youth, families, the elderly and the economically disadvantaged. International Development These organizations embrace the global community and range in mission from those that encourage mutual respect and international friendships, social and economic development, promotion and monitoring of human rights in addition to providing aid during times of disaster or emergency. Sports & Recreation Keeping Canadians physically active is the main goal of sports and recreation organizations. Whether it’s on the lawn bowling court or at the skateboard park, these organizations ensure that there are a wide range of opportunities for active living and building skills, leadership, teamwork and self-esteem. LEADING THE WAY TO A FUTURE WITHOUT BREAST CANCER. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is a recognized leader in funding innovative research, and we’ve been instrumental in supporting education and awareness programs, early detection, effective treatment and a positive quality of life for those living with breast cancer. But we couldn’t do it without the help of individual Canadians like you. Thank you for your support. To learn more and support us in our vision of creating a future without breast cancer, visit www.cbcf.org/action “When you’ve had cancer, every day is a gift.” -Chris Taylor A gift left in your Will can save lives. If cancer is your cause, support one of the top 5 cancer research centres in the world. To learn more about planning your gift, call 416-946-2295 or email legacy@pmhf.ca See Chris Taylor’s story at www.pmhf.ca VON Canada 5HBSNQH@M .QCDQ NE -TQRDR HR @ M@SHNM@K BG@QHS@AKD NQF@MHY@SHNM SG@S OQNUHCDR GNLD B@QD @MC BNLLTMHSX OQNFQ@LR SG@S @KKNV ODNOKD SN KHUD HMCDODMCDMSKX HM SGDHQ NVM GNLDR SGQNTFG RNLD NE KHED R LNRS CHEiBTKS BG@KKDMFDR Help Touch Lives in Your Community www.von.ca Donate Today "G@QHS@AKD 1DFHRSQ@SHNM -TLADQ 11 “Thanks to the groundbreaking research, the care of Dr. Messner and the compassion of the whole team at the Princess Margaret Hospital, I’m here today.” 67$
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