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Why Give?

Make a Difference

Your support helps protect, educate, and empower individuals with Autism and the first responders who serve them. Every donation directly supports programs that improve safety, understanding, and outcomes when it matters most.

 

By giving today, you help us:

  •  Provide Autism-informed training for police, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency personnel

  • Deliver workshops for individuals with Autism and their families so they can prepare for real-world emergencies

  • Create resources that reduce fear, miscommunication, and unnecessary harm

  • Build stronger, safer connections between the Autism community and emergency services

 Even a small contribution creates meaningful change. Together, we can help ensure that individuals with Autism are treated with dignity, understanding, and respect in every emergency and interaction.

Be Part of the Solution

Change happens when people step forward. By donating today, you are helping reduce harmful and misunderstood encounters between the Autism community and emergency services. Your gift supports real-world training, community education, and advocacy that makes a measurable difference across British Columbia and beyond.

Inspire Others

Donations support Autism-specific training, community workshops, and outreach programs that improve safety and understanding between individuals with Autism and first responders across British Columbia. Every dollar helps reduce risk, prevent harm, and build a more compassionate system.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The ORCAS Society of BC is a registered Canadian non-profit organization, and donations may be eligible for a charitable tax receipt when made through our registered charitable partners or programs. When a tax receipt is available, it will be issued in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines.

     

    Charitable tax receipts are issued for eligible donations of $25 CAD or more.

     

    Not all donations automatically qualify for a tax receipt. Whether a receipt is issued depends on how the donation is processed and the specific program it supports. If your donation qualifies, you will receive a receipt that can be used when filing your Canadian income taxes.

     

    If you have any questions about tax receipts or eligibility, we are happy to help — please contact us before or after making your donation.

  • Your donation directly supports the safety, dignity, and well-being of individuals with Autism by helping us improve how first responders, police, and emergency services interact with the Autism community.

    Every contribution helps fund:

    Autism & First Responder Training

    We provide specialized training for police, fire, paramedics, and emergency personnel so they can better recognize, understand, and safely support individuals with Autism during emergencies and interactions.

    Community & Caregiver Education

    Your support allows us to offer workshops and resources for families, caregivers, and individuals with Autism—helping them prepare for encounters with first responders and build personalized safety plans.

    Public Awareness & Advocacy

    Donations help us raise awareness, advocate for safer policies, and give the Autism community a stronger voice in public safety systems across British Columbia and Canada.

    Operational Support

    A portion of your donation helps cover essential costs like educational materials, program development, volunteer coordination, and administrative needs—ensuring our programs remain effective and sustainable.

  • Because we are a community-focused, grassroots non-profit, your donation goes directly toward creating safer, more respectful, and more informed interactions between individuals with Autism and the people who are there to protect them.

     

    Your generosity helps save lives, prevent harm, and build a more understanding and inclusive community. 💙

  • You can make a donation in honour of someone special or in memory of a loved one. This meaningful gift celebrates their life while supporting the safety and dignity of individuals with Autism and their families.

     

    If you wish, we can also send a notification to the person or family you are honoring (no donation amount will be shared).