Embracing Hope: Highlights from BC Schizophrenia Society's Annual Donor Appreciation Event
The BC Schizophrenia Society celebrated its annual Donor Appreciation Event on Wednesday, November 22nd. The occasion was marked by warmth and...
British Columbia Schizophrenia Society (BCSS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 by families and friends of people with schizophrenia. Since then, BCSS has grown into a province-wide organization providing families with support, information, and education. As an organization, BCSS is dedicated to helping families support each other, educating the public, raising funds for research, and advocating for better services for people with schizophrenia and other serious and persistent mental illness.
There are many ways you can make a difference and help BCSS provide families with “a reason to hope and the means to cope.”
Catherine briefly talks about how your donation makes a difference in the lives of those living with schizophrenia.
We are happy to announce that as of January 10, 2023, BCSS will no longer be charging a fee to become a member of BCSS. This decision was made to make our membership program accessible to everyone, including those facing financial barriers, and other challenges that may limit access to becoming a member of BCSS.
These changes will ultimately build a larger membership to support BCSS’s engagement with the community across the province and make the process of becoming a BCSS member easier for all.
Are you interested in volunteering to help families cope with serious mental illness?
BCSS has numerous opportunities for volunteers across the province. They include working in the office, writing and reviewing online content, helping with presentations, assisting with special events, and becoming a board member or joining a volunteer committee.
To improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, support, public policy, and research, BCSS relies on the support of individuals and organizations.
Making a one-time or monthly donation to BCSS helps provide life-saving support and education that makes a difference in the lives of families across BC.
Individuals have made gifts in memory a loved one, as a tribute for an individual or family, and sometimes through the inclusion of BCSS in their will.
BCSS also accepts gifts like stocks, vehicles, and burial plots.
Please reach out and call us at 604-270-7841 or email development@bcss.org to discuss what you may need to make a donation for BCSS.
In addition to gifts from individuals, support from organizations in the form of donations or sponsorships are a very important part helping BCSS deliver educational programs, provide information, help families connect to and receive support, fund research, and host presentations and events in the community.
There are many opportunities for organizations to fund something locally and provincially.
Contact our Director of Development directly to discuss what event or program would best align with your organization’s needs.
Marsha MacMurchy, Director of Development
development@bcss.org
Phone: 250-732-1876
Toll Free: 1-888-888-0029
Have a great fundraising idea but don’t know where to start? BCSS is here to support you! By creating a fun and rewarding event or you can dedicate the proceeds of an existing event to BC Schizophrenia Society Foundation.