"Your donation matters deeply. It helps immigrants, refugees, and newcomers find safety, stability, and the comfort of knowing they are not alone. Every gift gives someone hope and the chance to build a new life with dignity. Choose one of the funds below and make your personal or company contribution today."
Ways To Give
Donate online with Canada Helps
Follow the link below to access the Canada Helps online form.
You can easily and quickly make a SECURE donation through Canada Helps, a non-profit organization designed to make it easier to donate to Canadian charities on-line.
The system is ENCRYPTED with tax receipts generated instantly.
If you would like to direct your donation to a specific program, please choose from the popup menu under the word FUND.
Donate by Interac e-Transfer
By way of your online banking web-page, you can send your donation by email. No processing fee will be deducted from your donation. Your bank may, however, charge a service fee. If you wish to donate via Interac e-Transfer, please do the following:
- Go to your Online Banking site and click on the link for an Interac e-Transfer.
- Fill in the required information, including the amount of your donation and, in the space provided for a personal message, indicate which KIS program you wish to support. Where you are asked to provide the Recipient’s email address, enter [email protected] and refer to the listing of programs below.
- No security question is needed as our account has been setup to automatically receive e-transfer deposits.
- Don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
- If you would like to receive a tax receipt, e-mail [email protected] to provide your e-mail and mailing address. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more and sent by email or mail within two weeks of your donation
Donate by cheque
Please make your cheque payable to “Kamloops Immigrant Services” and drop it off or mail at the address below:
Kamloops Immigrant Services
c/o Finance Department
448 Tranquille Road
Kamloops, BC V2B 3H2
Please be sure to specify which program you would like your donation to be used for.
A tax receipt will either be mailed or e-mailed if a mailing address or e-mail address is provided with the cheque.
KIS programs funded by donations:
KIS Dignity Fund
The Dignity Fund helps newcomers and refugee families meet essential needs that are not covered by government programs. Many families arrive in Kamloops with very limited resources. Your donation supports urgent and meaningful needs such as therapy and counselling, registration fees for children’s activities, food security, winter clothing, transit passes, medical appointment support, short term childcare, and access to technology for school or work. The fund also provides extra support for refugee families who often face greater financial pressures as they resettle. Your contribution brings stability, dignity, and hope to people building their new lives in our community.
Bridges to Employment Scholarship
Inspired by the advocacy and teachings of Bernard Igwe, this fund helps low income newcomers access education and training that strengthens their path to employment. Your donation supports vocational courses, tools and equipment, PPE, workwear, and other work required items. This fund also provides scholarships for newcomers who wish to continue their English studies beyond CLB Level 8 to improve employability or pursue further education. A gift of fifty to five hundred dollars can remove a barrier that stands between someone and stable employment.
Education Legacy Bursary
This bursary honors the leadership and contributions of past Board members and staff, inspired by former Executive Director Paul Lagacé whose work emphasized courage, wisdom, and opportunity. Your donation contributes to two annual bursaries of one thousand dollars each for newcomer students entering the first or second year of a post secondary degree or diploma. This support helps open doors to education, confidence, and long term success.
Neighbors in Need: Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine continues to displace families, and many are still arriving in Kamloops in need of safety and support. Your donation helps us provide immediate assistance, including temporary housing, basic necessities, emergency medical support, and settlement services. Each contribution helps Ukrainian families find stability and begin rebuilding their lives in our community.
Interac
Bank Transfer
Bank Name