"This organization is important to me because someone who has deeply impacted my life relies on the care and support of Vancouver Children’s Hospital for their child. Choosing this charity feels like a meaningful way to give back to the person who has given me so much."

"RISE is important to me because foster and adoptive families step into some of the hardest, most unseen work in our communities, often with limited support. By investing in these families, RISE helps create stability, healing, and long-term outcomes for children who need it most."

"Originally from Tasmania, I moved to Nelson 9 years ago and completely fell in love with Kootenay Lake. I'd love to see the health of lake to continue for the enjoyment of all."

"We have supported Charity Water for over a decade. A healthy water supply is literally life altering for communities (often young girls). This organization has uniquely organized (overhead 100% covered by private doners) so all contributions support their in country efforts."

"Supporting men's work and personal growth have been a huge part of my work. I continue to strive to create a world of vulnerability, openness, and connection. The world needs more spaces for people to be real with each other."

"I was once a commercial salmon fisherman, which gave me a firsthand understanding of the cultural, economic, and ecological importance of salmon as a keystone species. Through programs like the Salmon Resiliency Fund, ISF provides grants to Indigenous-led salmon and watershed conservation efforts that build long-term resilience for both salmon populations and the communities that depend on them."