As a grassroots organization, the Friends of Clayoquot Sound does not accept money from the government or multi-national corporations. We depend on individuals like yourself for support to run our campaigns, to educate, and to inspire people to action.
Your support makes a difference! With your donation to the Friends of Clayoquot Sound, you will join a dedicated and dynamic team working to protect the landscapes and waters of Clayoquot Sound, encourage sustainable environmental stewardship and green business opportunities.
Because we operate independently of government, we are not able to provide tax-deductible receipts for most donation. For questions about giving, or for gifts over $2500, please contact our Funding Coordinator at info@focs.ca or 250-725-4218.
About 75% of the financial support we receive come directly from individual members like you who want to help protect Clayoquot Sound. We also receive some support from charitable Foundations and small businesses in Tofino. We accept no corporate donations or support from government.
So what can my $25 donation do to help conservation efforts?
$25 donation - pays for the cost of hosting an outreach and education booth at a public event, allowing us to educate new audiences and sell our merchandise for additional fundraising
$50 - covers the cost of a volunteer orientation event and training session so that we can engage more committed people to host events, help with research and spread the word!
$100 - allows us to host a slide show or film night in Tofino at the height of tourist season, reaching new supporters and educating visitors about the ecological value of Clayoquot Sound
$500 - supports an expedition to an area slated for logging or a logged area in Clayoquot Sound where we can take an inventory of trees, record the landscape with photographs and prepare a report to share with supporters and the media.
$1000 - helps cover the cost of one of our major campaign initiatives such as the cost of an air flight over Clayoquot Sound's pristine valleys with scientists and news reporters or the cost of organizing and attending meetings with seafood retailers on the US West Coast - a major market for farmed salmon coming from Clayoquot Sound.
$5000+ - a gift in this range can sponsor an entire initiative in one of our campaign areas. For more information on upcoming initiatives and how you can get involved, please contact our funding coordinator at 250-725-4218 or at info@focs.ca
Friends of Clayoquot Sound
Box 489, 331 Neill St, Tofino BC V0R 2Z0
Tel 250-725-4218, Fax 250-725-2527
Email info@focs.ca
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The health of the global environment depends on intact ecosystems. It is our responsibility to act as peaceful and courageous advocates for marine and terrestrial life in Clayoquot Sound. Join us!