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Lower Similkameen Community Services Society

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How to Donate - By Mail

We gratefully accept your donations by mail or in-person please make cheques payable to Lower Similkameen Community Services Society.

If you would like your donation to be directed to a specific program or service please send a note with the donation, unspecified donations will be directed to unfunded programs that are managed by the Society.

Lower Similkameen Community Services Society
715-7th Street, Keremeos, BC, Canada
V0X 1N3

Charitable Donation Tax receipts are mailed for all donations in excess of $25.

Thank-you, your donation is important to us and our community!

How to Donate - Online

CanadaHelps is a nonprofit charity and a registered public foundation that promotes philanthropy through online giving. There is no cost to donate through CanadaHelps.org and your donation will be directed to your selected program with LSCSS.

Current Campaigns: (more details below)

  • School’s Out Camp Drive – helping local children join summer camp programs
  • Neighbor to Neighbor – direct support for families in crisis

Ongoing Fundraising:

  • Help Us Grow! Administrative Directed Funds

  • Community Support – General

  • Programs and Support for Children, Youth & Families

  • Services for Seniors & persons with Disabilities
  • Similkameen Starfish

All information entered is strictly confidential and security protected. Donor information is provided only to Community Services.

Tax receipts can be downloaded once a donation is completed and sent by email immediately following the payment of your donation(s). It is a quick and easy way to make your donation!

For more information on CanadaHelps, click the link to be redirected to the CanadaHelps website.

Thank You for Your Generosity and Support!

If you have any questions regarding donations please do not hesitate to contact us at (250) 499-2352.

Current Campaigns

Neighbour to Neighbour

The Neighbour to Neighbour Fund helps individuals and families in the South Similkameen Valley (Keremeos, Cawston, Hedley, and Olalla) access essential support and opportunities. Funded by generous donations, this program provides assistance for basic needs, community programs, and financial relief for those facing hardship.

1. Community Support & Well-Being

The fund helps individuals and families by providing:

  • Recreation centre passes for families and individuals
  • The annual Christmas Market, where families can choose free gifts for loved ones
  • Men’s counselling services
  • Warming and cooling centre supplies
  • Other unfunded but essential needs identified by our team and community

2. Camp, Arts & Recreation Bursaries

Every child deserves the opportunity to participate in enriching experiences. This subsidy helps children (0-18) attend spring, summer, and after-school camps, as well as arts and recreation programs. It is open to:

  • Low-income families
  • Children with disabilities
  • Children in foster care
  • Families facing temporary financial hardship

Priority is given to families engaged with LSSCS programs, first-time applicants, and those facing significant financial barriers.

3. Emergency Relief Assistance

For individuals facing urgent financial or medical hardship, this fund provides short-term emergency support to ensure no one goes without basic necessities. Assistance may include:

  • Food assistance
  • Medications and essential toiletries
  • Gasoline for urgent needs

School’s Out Camp Drive

Helping local children join summer camp programs.