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tax break


The federal government has eliminated the capital gains tax on listed stocks donated to charity. This means you would pay no income tax on stock shares donated to the Harvest Project. Gifts of stock and investments would be a great help to the Harvest Project as we work with the poor and vulnerable on the North Shore.
 
financial contributions


As a non-profit, grassroots organization, the Harvest Project relies on the generosity of the local community - individuals, businesses, service clubs, and churches - for its operation.

The Harvest welcomes your gifts in support of its mission to extend a hand up, not a hand out. These may be made using cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard, or money order, and are accepted in the following ways:

  • online through Canada Helps
  • in person or by mail
  • by phone (using Visa/MC)
  • using pre-authorized payment (from your bank account, Visa, or Mastercard)
  • through the United Way (designated to the Harvest Project)

We also welcome gifts of RRSPs, life insurance policies, stocks/bonds/mutual funds, trusts, and annuities through our Planned Giving Program.

(Tax receipts are issued for gifts of $20 or more.)

Businesses are encouraged to consider additional methods of contributing to the Harvest, such as:

  • enabling employees to donate through payroll deductions
  • matching employee donations
  • promoting the Harvest through your newsletter, website, or other communication vehicle
  • sponsoring a Harvest program or staff member
  • donating your company’s service or product
  • providing a staff member for a given period or project
  • hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Harvest
 
drop off times at harvest


Tuesday - Friday (10am - 4pm)
Saturday (10am-2pm)

Please do not leave donations at our entrance after-hours. Thank you.
 
professionals


To help our clients with low incomes, the Harvest Project keeps reference lists of professionals who can either offer their services to our clients at reduced cost or donate their professional time at our offices to provide client care. We are looking for support in the following areas:

  • Dentists
  • Family Lawyers,particularly around issues of divorce, international
  • separation and child support
  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Counselors
  • Dieticians knowledgeable about low-cost menus and menus for health concerns
  • Carpenters
  • Plumbers
  • Appliance repair people
  • Home maintenance workers
  • Mechanics
  • Optometrists
  • Career Counselors
  • Dance, music, sports and martial arts teachers

If you are willing to offer lower cost services or to donate your time to our clients, please let us know! Contact Monica at ext. 313 or monica@harvestproject.org
 
donate food & household products


Non-perishable food items and toiletries (such as toothbrushes & paste, shampoo, deodorant, and razors) are always welcome.

We especially appreciate donations of canned meat & fish, peanut butter, juice, condiments (jam, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, salad dressing, etc.), and grocery gift certificates.

We also need "Faresaver" tickets, redeemable for 1 zone of travel on public transportation.

(Unfortunately, these donations are not tax receiptable)

Due to BC health regulations, Harvest Project cannot accept foods from unapproved sources. This includes homemade, home-canned and home-packaged products such as jams, pickles and meats.

 
 
volunteer program


Volunteer Today

Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Harvest Project. We rely on more than 100 regular volunteers to keep our programs running effectively. Our need for volunteers is constant, because without them the majority of our services could not be offered.

We require volunteers to help out in the following areas:

  • Administration - Assist staff members with various administrative tasks
  • Cleaning - Sweep, mop clean the kitchen and ensure the general tidiness of the building
  • Clothing Boutique - Sort incoming clothing and assist clients with the selection of appropriate attire for work or school
  • Data Entry - Transfer paper-based information to computer databases
  • Driving - Pick up donated food and deliver groceries to clients
  • Fundraising - Speak with business and community leaders in order to promote charitable giving
  • Grocery Store - Stock the grocery store and pack groceries for clients
  • Kitchen - Sort and bag incoming perishable foods, manage the coffee/snack service and prepare lunch for staff and volunteers
  • Reception - Greet clients and answer phones
  • Resource Centre - Maintain information on community resources, refer clients to appropriate services and assist clients with resumes and cover letters
  • Special Events - Act as an event coordinator or committee member and work at the Harvest Project booth at events
  • Warehouse - Sort, box and stock non-perishable foods

The Harvest Project provides volunteer work experience for students, individuals who are disabled, participants of employment programs and court-appointed community service workers. Corporate opportunities are also be available.

We are open Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. We ask that volunteers commit to a weekly four-hour shift for a minimum of three months; however, exceptions can be made. A letter of reference can be provided upon completion of 30 hours of service.

If you are interested in joining the Harvest Project team, please call 604-983-9488 ext.316 or e-mail wendy@harvestproject.org. You can either register for a Volunteer Information Session (held in September and January) or make an appointment to meet with our Volunteer Coordinator, Wendy Hiebert.

Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering!

 

donate clothing


Good quality, fashionable, professional and business-casual clothing items are welcome. These are used in our clothing boutique program, which provides appropriate clothing to clients who are attending interviews, starting a new job, or returning to school.

We particularly need work clothes for all occupations from physical labour to executive, high quality women's pants, tops and skirts, steel-toed boots.

(Unfortunately, these donations are not tax receiptable)
 
planning an event?


If you are thinking about doing a food- or fund-raising event for the Harvest Project, please contact our office at (604) 983-9488. We are available to help you plan your event, and can also update you on our most current needs. (Please note that marketing and PR pieces bearing the Harvest name or logo must be approved by our office. Thank you.)
 

 

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