Thanks to donors like you, the Bright Futures Bursary Fund supports hundreds of vulnerable, neurodivergent learners each year, ensuring every child has access to the support they critically need.
We know that everyone gives differently, which is why we offer flexible giving options. Though our partners at Charitable Impact, we gratefully accept a variety of non-cash gifts – including securities, cryptocurrency, real estate, and life insurance.
As a Canadian registered charity (#108166307RR0001), we will automatically issue charitable tax receipts for all monetary donations. At your discretion, gifts can be made in honour, celebration, or memory of someone special.
You can donate publicly traded securities – such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds – through our partners at Charitable Impact.
By donating appreciated investments, you can benefit from significant tax advantages, including the elimination of capital gains tax, while maximizing your impact for neurodivergent learners.
To make a donation or learn more, please contact the Charitable Impact team at philanthropy@charitableimpact.com.
Deadline for 2025 tax receipts: To receive a same-year charitable tax receipt, please initiate your transfer of publicly traded securities by December 12, 2025.
We are also pleased to accept cryptocurrency, real estate divestments, and life insurance gifts through Charitable Impact. These non-cash assets can be a strategic and tax-efficient way to align your giving with your financial and estate planning goals.
To make a donation or learn more, please contact the Charitable Impact team at philanthropy@charitableimpact.com.
Deadline for 2025 tax receipts: Donations must be received by December 31, 2025. We encourage you to begin the process early to ensure timely completion.
I feel passionate about helping LDS because the organization does such great work in the community. They support children and their families to overcome any challenges they may face in reaching their full potential, providing programs that are engaging, enjoyable and accessible.
– Stania Bedford, Supporter and Early RISErs Program Volunteer
In 2024, we experienced a remarkable year of continued growth in outreach, our professional team, and inspiring academic and personal achievements from our dedicated learners. Thank you to all our community of families, learners, partners, and supporters for contributing your time, talent, and treasure; it is an honour to serve you and our mission!
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2023 was another year of growing programs and outstanding achievements from our amazing students. Thank you to our expanding community of families, students, partners and supporters for a wonderful year of learning!
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2022 was another year of growing programs and outstanding achievements from our amazing students. Thank you to our expanding community of families, students, partners and supporters for a wonderful year of learning!
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Thanks to our growing community of families, students, partners and supporters, the year 2021 was filled with new and growing programs, outstanding achievements f rom our amazing students, and a lot of wonderful learning!
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Please see our 2020 Annual Report for an overview of our specialized programs, our students’ achievements and our charity’s progress, including highlights from 2021.
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Please see our 2019 Annual Report for an overview of our specialized programs, our students’ achievements and our charity’s progress, including highlights from 2020.
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2018 was a groundbreaking year for LDS, as we lay the framework for future growth and sustainability. We are proud to be Vancouver’s primary non-profit service provider for children with Learning Disabilities.
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