First Funds Society
Our Work
First Funds Society is the charitable wing of Lu’ma. The Society provides a vital funding stream to ensure the successful delivery of our programs. A donation to the Society helps Lu’ma sustain the following programs:
Traditional Elders & Healers program to support people on their holistic healing journey
Aboriginal Youth Mentorship & Housing program to enable youth their transition from government care to adulthood
Community Voice Mail Program, enabling individuals who are experiencing homelessness to stay connected to jobs, housing opportunities, their family and community
Making a Donation
You can donate to us through the CanadaHelps website or by mailing a cheque to First Funds Society (Charity number: 871320404RR0001) at 2960 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver, BC, V5N 5G3. After making a donation, you will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt.
Other Ways to Donate
Become a Monthly Donor
Monthly donations are a convenient way to help Lu’ma provide programs and services to Indigenous families, youth and patients.
Donate In Honour
You can make a gift donation to First Funds Society in memory or in honour of someone you care about. This is a special way of paying tribute to a loved one by helping the Indigenous community in their name. Acknowledgement of your gift will be sent along with information about the work of Lu’ma.
Bequests
As a meaningful and lasting gift to the Indigenous community of Vancouver, you can decide to make a donation when you are preparing your will. You will need to name First Funds Society as a beneficiary and indicate the amount. Your lawyer can contact us for any legal information that is required.