INTRODUCTION
Even if you take every possible safety precaution, disaster can strike at any moment. When that happens, you can always count on the volunteers of the CCGA. Can we count on you?
In 2000, CCGA units responded to 1,700 taskings out of 8,000 marine incidents reported in Canada and saved approximately 200 lives. Our members participated in 500 training exercises, conducted 3,000 pleasure craft courtesy checks and participated in 250 boat shows and boating safety displays.
The CCGA receive partial funding from the Government of Canada. These funds are greatly appreciated but the Auxiliary is also required to raise the additional contributions needed to maintain its rescue services, keep its units equipped with the proper search and rescue equipment and to train its members to save lives at sea.
By contributing to the CCGA, individuals, clubs, societies, trusts and companies can help us save more lives.
There are a number of ways that the CCGA raise the funds required to maintain the volunteer rescue service in Canada:
Buy CCGA merchandise and gifts
Check our virtual store and order directly from our official suppliers. The CCGA has a great variety of products and videos.
Remember the CCGA in your will
You can support our organization by bequeathing funds from your estate. It is a simple matter of placing the following statement in your Last Will and Testament:
I bequeath the sum of (amount in dollars) to the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (National) Inc. and declare that the receipt of the Treasurer, or other proper officer for the time being of the said organization, shall be sufficient discharge for same.
Your solicitor can also advise you on different ways to leaving a contribution to the CCGA.
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary would like to thank those who have and continue to support us.
Commercial promotions or sponsorships
If you are in business, the CCGA may be able to work with you on commercial promotions or sponsorships. Corporations can also make donations to the CCGA and take advantage of certain tax benefits.
Advertisement-Sponsorships
Show that your corporation is a great supporter of the Auxiliary. We have advertisement programs for both our national newsletter The Auxiliarist and out national Web Site.
You can also become a sponsor of our annual Search and Rescue Competition. For more information, contact our National Office.
Direct Donation
You can become an associate, donor or benefactor member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. You will be given a great welcome when you join us.
Each level of membership provides great priviledges and allows you to remain constantly informed about the programs and activities of the CCGA.
Our supporters become valued friends and we respond to them as such. You will receive our newsletter The Auxiliarist.
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary is a Registered Charity (870298494RR0001). Your donation is tax deductible.
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