Coquitlam Search and Rescue is a registered non-profit society. Although the Province of British Columbia (through the Provincial Emergency Program) pays for all rescues performed, individual teams are responsible for securing funding for training, gear upgrade and replacement, and maintenance.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue is constantly working to upgrade and improve its training and equipment resources. Rescue equipment is generally expensive and subject to severe wear and tear. Coquitlam SAR welcomes contributions from the community, both individuals and corporate.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue has partnered with CanadaHelps.org , a non-profit charity portal that promotes charities through online giving. This service is available for free to both charities and donors.

Coquitlam Search and Rescue has also established a fund with The Coquitlam Foundation with the purpose of creating a long term endowment for the society.

Donate Online:

All you have to do is click the "Donate Now" button, and it will take you to the CanadaHelps.org Charity Portal for Coquitlam SAR. Once there, you can follow the instructions. All information provided to CanadaHelps.org is confidential and is securely protected using the same level of security used by Banks and other financial institutions. Your information is never sold, and your identity is only revealed (if requested) to the charity you donate to.

Can I be Anonymous?

Yes, if you check the appropriate box when entering your information in the charity portal, the donation will be made anonymously.

How do you get a receipt:

Donations made through the CanadaHelps.org portal are treated exactly the same as charitible donations. The Canadian Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) has approved the use of electronic tax receipts. Once a donation is made through the portal, a receipt is emailed to you confirming the transaction. The receipt will state that the donation has been made to CanadaHelps.org. The funds will be directed to Coquitlam SAR.

Direct Financial Assistance:

Coquitlam SAR also accepts donations of equipment, and money in a more traditional form. Receipts will be issued for amounts over $10.

You can mail a cheque or money order to:

Coquitlam Search & Rescue Society
Town Centre Fire Hall
1300 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7S4

Or through the Coquitlam Search and Rescue Endowment Fund. This fund was initiated in 2003 and is managed by the Coquitlam Foundation . The intent of this fund is to provide a stable long-term financial base for future equipment and training needs. Contributions may also be made to the team through this fund, by sending a cheque payable to:

Coquitlam Search and Rescue Endowment Fund
c/o Coquitlam Foundation
3000 Guildford Way
Coquitlam, BC
V3B 7N2

In-kind support:

We are continually replacing or upgrading equipment and improving our team's training standards. If you or your organization can help, please contact us directly if you can support us in this way.

Note:

Search and Rescue Teams in the Lower Mainland DO NOT solicit for funds over the telephone. If you get a phone call asking for a donation, it is not from an active SAR Group in the Greater Vancouver Area (Pemberton to Hope). If you want to make a donation to the SAR Group in your area, please contact them directly.