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Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts

Ways You Can Help

Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is depended upon the generosity of the people and businesses within our communities.  There are a number of ways by which you may help. A donation, supporting special fund raising events, volunteering and by becoming a member of the Society.
 
                                                 DONATIONS
  • Make a Donation:  All donations will be receipted.  You may donate on-line on our home page.
  • Electronic Funds Transfer:  Monthly donations may be taken directly from your bank account or by Visa/Mastercard.  Please call the Society to set up this process.
  • In Memoriam/In Honour Donations:  You may designate the Society as your charity of choice when a loved one passes away.  A memorial card will be send on your behalf from the Society.
  • Planned Giving:  Planned gifts may help donors realize their philantropic objectives while maximizing tax and other finacial benefits.  Gifts may be directed to assist in research, support services and education.  These gifts may be bequests, annuities, life insurance, residual interests or remaining trusts.

                               SUPPORT OUR SPECIAL EVENTS

  1. Fund - Raising Events:  These may be - Coffee Break, Pennies for your Thoughts Weigh-in, Walk for Memories, Taste of Kenora, Motorcycle Ride Poker Derby, Door to Door Campaign along with many other special fund raising events.  The funds raised through these endeavors help to fund our programs which are free of charge to individuals and families.
  2. Third Party Events:  These are events which may be planned by individuals or businesses and have the support of the Society.  For example:  a golf tournament or a barbecue.  The funds raised would be forwarded to help the Society to do its vital work within the Communities.  The Society will assist in the planning of the event by promoting it through the media, giving permission for the Society's name to be used in conjuction with the event and provide for volunteers as needed to make the event a success. 

 

 

If you, your organization, or your social club are planning an event, you may help by naming the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts as your charity of choice.
 
For more information please call our Executive Director, Margaret Schonewille at (807) 468-1516 or 1-800-682-0245 or by E-mail alzheimers@kenora.com

                                                            VOLUNTEERS
We are always in need of volunteers.  There are many opportunities available.  Please call if you would like to volunteer your time and talents.