W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary
(wh-my-eh-then: Place of the Deer)
(formerly Mary Lake)
Contributions
Local Environmental and Community Stewardship a Valuable Legacy
What a great living legacy you will ensure for your family and loved ones, the local community, South Vancouver Island Region and future generations as a protector of this gorgeous wilderness corridor and sanctuary for nature and humans.
Your gift will be invested into:
- Land and Watershed Protection
- Protecting Endangered Plant Communities and Species
- Kinship to the Land Programs
- General Fund (all the above)
Click here to see all of our recent work
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Dear Donors and Supporters
We wish to notify the community about a temporary change to the W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society (WNSS) charitable status. As of Feb.29, 2024, the WNSS does not have Canada Revenue Agency charitable status due to a late filing caused by changes in personnel.
We have rectified the late filing and are currently applying to have our charitable status reinstated; however, it will take six months for the CRA to reinstate our status, according to our latest conversations with their representatives.
In the Meantime: Receiving donations and tax receipting delays
The CRA has confirmed that we are able to receive donations but cannot issue tax receipts for them until our status has been reinstated.
Upon reinstatement, we will be able to back-issue receipts for any donations made to us.
“Once an organization is re-registered as a charity, it can issue donation receipts for the gifts it received while it was revoked (back issued receipts). This is because an organization that is re-registered as a charity is considered registered as of the date it was revoked.”
We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and hope you will consider continuing your support of the work we do at the sanctuary as we remediate the situation.
To Contribute by Mail
Send us a cheque by mail. Please indicate which fund you wish to support on the notes line.
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society
1772 Millstream Road, Victoria B.C. V9B 6E4
Employer Matching Program
Did you know that your gift to WNSS may be doubled or even tripled? Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their employees. Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses. If your company offers matching gifts, request a matching gift form from your employer.
Send the completed and signed form along with your cheque to
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society
1772 Millstream Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 6E4
Become a sponsor:
As a registered nonprofit we can also accept financial or in-kind sponsorships from businesses aligned with our values.
Sponsorships can be attractive for several reasons:
- Tax Benefits for Businesses: Sponsorship expenses can often be deducted as business expenses, providing tax relief.
- Control Over Use of Funds: Sponsors can set specific terms for how their contributions are used, ensuring their brand is promoted effectively.
- No Need for Charitable Receipts: Charities do not need to issue tax receipts for sponsorships, simplifying their administrative processes.
In exchange we would support your business/company with recognition on our website and promotional materials, and be featured in our social media channels. We can also provide official receipts for the value of the benefit you receive that can be used as an advertising/ promotional business expense.
Personal Information – We’d Like You to Know
“Personal Information” is any information that can be used to identify (or infer the identity of) a specific person, including, for example, your name, address, birth date, gender, etc. In order for us to recognize your gift, it is important to provide the information requested. For example your home address, so we can issue you a charitable receipt, or your email so we can keep you apprised of the impact your contribution is making. By providing personal information to us, you are providing consent for the collection and use of your information. Please be assured that WNSS does not sell, share or trade your information with any third party.
We respect your right to control your personal information — please email us at [email protected] if you want us to stop contacting you.
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary
1772 Millstream Rd,
Victoria, BC V9B 6E4
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society
1772 Millstream Rd. Victoria, BC. V9B 6E4
WSÁNEC Coast Salish
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary lies within the traditional territories of the WSÁNEC (Saanich) Coast Salish Peoples.
We recognize the integral role the ancestors of the WSÁNEC Coast Salish Peoples play as past and present day stewards of the Highlands lands.