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Safe water needs skilled people.
Sustainable access to safe, clean water in Indigenous communities continues to be a pressing issue in Canada.
If you prefer to donate by cheque, please make the cheque payable to Water First Education & Training and mail it to our office at:
10 Francis Street East
Creemore, ON L0M 1G0.
The water crisis in Indigenous communities is complex. For some communities, the challenge is infrastructure. For others, it’s source water quality. And for many communities, it’s the lack of skilled water operators and technical support staff.
Water First programs support participants in developing technical skills to go on to employment or further education in water science fields. They build confidence in themselves and a passion for making positive change in their communities.
Our programs also support sustainable, long-term solutions that increase knowledge and skills — leading to lasting results.
What do lasting results look like?
- Young people are inspired to pursue further education or employment in water science.
- Drinking Water Internship graduates are trained to provide safe, clean water for their communities.
- Communities strengthen technical capacity to manage water resources independently – and thrive.
These results would not be possible without your support – thank you and Miigwetch.
Hunter Edison, Water First Graduate, on life post graduation
Other Ways to Give
Send Your Gift in the Mail
If you prefer to donate by cheque, please make the cheque payable to Water First Education & Training and mail it to our office at:
10 Francis Street East
Creemore, ON L0M 1G0.
Become a Monthly Donor
When you join Water First’s monthly giving program, you join our special community of donors that care deeply about safe, clean water in Indigenous communities in Canada.
Corporate Gift Matching
Thousands of employers across Canada match their team member’s fundraising efforts and donations. By making use of the corporate gift matching program offered by your place of work, your gift to Water First can be doubled at no additional cost to you.
Conditions and criteria for gift matching vary by employer, and some companies offer a payroll deduction plan. For more information or if you are not sure if Water First qualifies for your company’s gift matching program, contact us at donorservices@waterfirst.ngo and we’ll be glad to send information about our mission and programs.
Gift of Stocks or Securities
Donating securities is a convenient way to give that offers favourable tax benefits for donors. As returns on investments increase over time, those capital gains are taxable. You can reduce the financial impact of this by donating your security directly to a registered charitable organization as they are not required to pay a capital gains tax.
Gift in Will or Bequest
There are many ways to leave a legacy to support the work and mission of Water First.
To learn more about making a planned gift or bequest, please contact us at donorservices@waterfirst.ngo.