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When you support WaterCan’s efforts to provide clean water, basic sanitation, and hygiene education, the result is a powerful ripple effect.
With these critical elements in place, we can break the cycle of poverty and disease and open the door to dramatic improvements in nearly every other area of development – from health and education to gender equality and economic growth.
Help us end poverty at the source – give today.
How you can help
Your support makes our work possible. Here are some of the ways you can make a difference:
Donate to WaterCan
Raise funds for WaterCan
WaterCan is registered Canadian charity - #119288934 RR0001.
We value and protect the privacy of our donors and do not release donor information to third parties without express written consent.
Learn more about our privacy policy: WaterCan uses donor information for mailing its appeals, newsletters, event
invitations and other correspondence as necessary. WaterCan will not release
any donor information to outside sources without explicit written permission.
Please note that WaterCan automatically issues tax receipts for all gifts of $15 (CAD) and above, unless otherwise requested. At present, tax receipts are issued for all online donations (regardless of amount).
Online
Online giving is one of the easiest and safest ways to give. You can make an online donation by visiting our secure online donation site here.
Shortly after making your donation, you’ll receive your CRA-approved e-Tax receipt via e-mail.
By Mail/Phone
Should you wish to make a donation by telephone, please contact our office and we would be happy to assist you:
Tel: (613) 230-5182
Toll-free: 1-800-370-5658
If you would like to send a gift by mail, it can be sent as a cheque or money order to:
WaterCan
321 Chapel Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 7Z2
*We would ask that you please do not send cash donations by mail.
To donate by fax, please print and complete our donation form (PDF), and kindly fax the completed form to (613) 230-0712.
Become a monthly donor – The Clean Water Fund
Support WaterCan’s efforts year-round through our Clean Water Fund, which allows you to give the gift of clean water each month through our pre-authorized giving plan.
Joining our Clean Water Fund is a meaningful way to make regular contributions in support of WaterCan’s work. As a Clean Water Fund donor, you authorize WaterCan to receive a monthly gift from your Canadian chequing account or your credit card.
It’s easy to get started. All you have to do is decide how much you would like to give each month and leave the rest to us. An annual income tax receipt will be mailed to you by February each year and will cover your total contributions to WaterCan, for the previous taxation year. You can increase, decrease, or stop this arrangement at any time.
Supporting the Clean Water Fund is an ideal way to give because:
- It is easy and convenient for you. Your gift is automatically made through your bank account or credit card – this means no cheque writing.
- It enables you to make a significant gift over the year.
- One annual tax receipt simplifies your record-keeping.
- It is cost-effective for WaterCan because we can reduce the volume of mail we send, use less paper and keep administrative costs low.
- It is a stable and reliable source of funding; therefore we can plan ahead and commit long-term support to our projects and partners in the developing world.
You can become a monthly donor with the Clean Water Fund by contacting our office at (613) 230-5182, or 1-800-370-5658 (toll-free), or by printing, completing and mailing us this form (PDF).
Give a gift in someone’s name
To celebrate a special event such as birthday, graduation, marriage, or anniversary, consider giving a gift that helps others and leaves a lasting impact. Celebratory giving can include favours for wedding guests, or even be added to your wedding registry.
The gift can be made by an individual or by a group of people such as family members or work colleagues. WaterCan will prepare a personal card advising the honouree that a donation has been made in their name, and will mail it either directly to them or to you – it’s your choice. The individual making the gift will receive the tax receipt.
You can make this special gift by completing the Tribute Section of our online donation form, or by contacting our office at (613) 230-5182, or 1-800-370-5658 (toll-free).
In Memoriam Gifts
When a loved one has passed away, many families, friends and colleagues search for ways to honour their memory. If you and your family are searching for a meaningful and sustained gesture in honour of a loved one, please consider making a gift to WaterCan.
We will send a personalized card to the person you specify, advising them that an “In Memoriam” gift has been made and a tax receipt will then be mailed to you.
You can make an “In Memoriam” gift by completing the Tribute Section of our online donation form, or by contacting our office at (613) 230-5182, or 1-800-370-5658 (toll-free).
Holiday Giving
Looking for a unique holiday gift that truly gives back? This holiday season, give special meaning to your gift by making a donation to WaterCan in the name of friends, family members, colleagues or anyone else on your shopping list.
The gift can be made by an individual or by a group of people such as family members or work
colleagues. WaterCan will prepare a personal card advising the recipient that a donation has been made in their name, and will mail it either directly to them or to you – it’s your choice. The individual making the gift will receive the tax receipt.
You can give the gift of clean water this season by completing the Tribute Section of our online donation form, or by contacting our office at (613) 230-5182, or 1-800-370-5658 (toll-free).
Raise funds for WaterCan:
Walk for Water
Around the world, 1.1 billion people lack access to clean water – a reality that keeps millions trapped in a cycle of poverty and disease. You can help spread the word and encourage others to get involved by organizing a Walk for Water.
WaterCan’s Walk for Water is a do-it-yourself, anytime, anywhere event that raises awareness and funds for this important cause. Learn more about the Walk for Water program here.
External fundraisers
Tour d'Afrique
From Cairo to Capetown, the Tour d'Afrique has participants cycle some 11,900 km over 120 days – all in the name of fostering international goodwill and raising money for charities that contribute to sustainable development in Africa.
WaterCan is honoured to be one of the charities that benefits from this exceptional event. To support the dedicated participants who are riding on WaterCan’s behalf, please visit our Tour d’Afrique page here. For more information on the tour, please visit the Tour d’Afrique Foundation's website.
For other ideas on how you can support WaterCan, click here.
To request an information package, please contact Bonnie Kirkwood at info@watercan.com.
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