How To Donate Funds
Choose the method that works best for you. Every contribution makes a difference for wildlife in need.
It takes less than 5 minutes. We particularly appreciate monthly donations because they make it easier for us to budget for wildlife needs over longer periods. We can also take charge card contributions over the phone at (778) 428-1990 or you can send or drop off a cheque if that is more convenient.
Donate NowIf e-transferring is more convenient, please send to info@marswildliferescue.com Please include your full name and address if a tax receipt is required and indicate that the e-transfer is for donation. Thank you!
One method of gifting that we could not do without is the gift-in-kind. Building materials, labour, food for birds and animals, hospital supplies, veterinary expenses, crafting, caregiving, and office administration are just some of the many areas where the gift of giving need not be cash. Please contact us if you have special ways you’d like to give.
Refundable bottles and cans may be donated to MARS accounts at:
- Courtenay Return-It Depot at 493 Puntledge Rd. (#135)
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Island Return-It 1580-F Willow Street, Campbell River
- We have an EXPRESS ACCOUNT! (# 778-428-2000)
- OR bring your refundables directly to the green collection shed across from the Visitor Centre at 1331 Williams Beach Rd. No recycling, please!
Donate a Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre through Donate A Car Canada, it will either be recycled or sold at auction (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre to benefit. After your vehicle donation is complete, you will receive a tax receipt and we will put your gift to good use.
Include a Charitable Gift in Your Will
A bequest to a charity can bring tax savings for your estate. Contact your financial advisor about ways that you can create a lasting legacy for wildlife.
Make MARS the Beneficiary
… of your life insurance policy or donate the life insurance policy during your lifetime and receive a charitable tax receipt for the cash surrender value of the policy.
Name MARS as the Beneficiary of Your RRSP or RRIF
There is no need to change your will when renaming a beneficiary to an insurance policy or RRSP/RRIF.
Set Up a Living Trust (Charitable Remainder Trust)
… of cash assets and receive a charitable receipt for your donation. During your lifetime any interest, income or dividends will be paid to you as taxable income but, upon your death, the assets in the trust go to the charity you have chosen.
Donate Stock, Mutual Funds or Securities
Make a Gift of Residential Property
… to a charity like MARS and retain the right to use the property during your lifetime or for a specified period.
Adopt an Ambassador Bird
Our non-releasable bird ambassadors represent not only their species and our wildlife rescue, but all wildlife at risk. To support the work we do, we welcome you to symbolically adopt one of these beautful birds for one month, for $100.
What to do: Look at all the ambassadors on this page. Choose the bird you’d like to adopt, then click the ADOPT NOW button to get to the Canada Helps page. Once there,
- select donation amount ($100)
- under FUND, select choice 3
- under Write a private message to us, record the bird’s name, and the recipient’s name and address.
The remaining information on the page will allow you to pay and receive your tax receipt.
Our Supporters
We are grateful for the on-going support of these local government bodies, service organizations, corporations, and small businesses. They help us with donations of expertise, money, supplies, and gifts-in-kind.
