Make spirits bright in Vernon shelters

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Vernon posted Dec 5, 2016 at 6:00 AM
Local residents can extend the Christmas spirit to those without a place to call home. An annual tradition, Homeless Partners provides the public with the opportunity to ready the Christmas wish lists from those living in a Vernon shelter and then to make those wishes become a reality. “Christmas is an especially hard time for them so we do what we can to make it a special moment,” said Kelly Fehr, John Howard Society director of operations. “We want them to know they are loved by the community.” As part of the program, those living at the John Howard and Gateway shelters post their stories online. “They may not have money for gifts for their kids or for basic necessities like clothes or toiletries,” said Sarah Yerhoff, housing outreach provider. In one case last year, an individual was provided with a laptop computer. “He was able to complete a two-year course at Okanagan College,” said Fehr. The reasons individuals find themselves in a shelter are varied and complex. One man found himself divorced and he lost his home, which led to an alcohol addiction. He ultimately got into treatment and began rebuilding his life. One Christmas, he posted his story online and he received the gift of a bus ticket so he could see his son graduate. “It was a healing moment for the family,” said Fehr. About 50 stories were shared last year and 40 received support from the community. Yerhoff believes Homeless Partners provides the public with awareness about homelessness. “There can be a disconnect — us and them,” she said. “It shows that with rising costs for housing and food, we can all be one step away from being homeless.” Stories are currently being posted at homelesspartners.com “Keep checking back because more stories will be added,” said Fehr. http://homelesspartners.com/#read-stories

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Vernon posted Dec 2, 2016 at 6:00 AM

North Okanagan residents can help their neighbours just by opening the door. The 39th annual Realtors Food Drive takes place Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Greater Vernon, Armstrong and Enderby starting at 5 p.m. “We like to give back to our community,” said Dawn Taylor, food drive co-ordinator, adding that there is significant need. “Working people are not making enough money to make ends meet.” Items collected in Armstrong will go to the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club food bank while those collected in Enderby will go to the Feed Enderby and District Food Bank. Lumby realtors will not be going door to door Dec. 7 but donations can be dropped off at real estate offices in the village.

In Greater Vernon, donations collected at homes will help the Salvation Army food bank. “There’s a steady flow of people coming in,” said Stefan Reid, with the Salvation Army. About 25 families a day are helped in Vernon, and it’s anticipated that 855 hampers could be handed out for Christmas. Reid is hoping for another successful Realtors Food Drive. “This is the most critical food drive of the year for us. This helps us until at least May,” said Reid. Taylor is always impressed with the generosity of residents. “Each single can of food given and received adds to a pile that grows into an enormous amount that will keep the shelves of the food banks open,” she said. Many areas in Greater Vernon will be pre-bagged Dec. 6, and beyond realtors, the food drive involves volunteers from local financial institutions and the North Okanagan branch of the Early Childhood Educators of B.C.

Mission backpack campaign

Castanet Staff - Nov 30, 2016 / 3:23 pm 
The Upper Room Mission is getting ready for Christmas. Its popular 'Fill-A-Backpack Campaign' is underway. Vernon residents can drop off a backpack full of items to be distributed to the city's less fortunate on Dec. 21st. Suggested items include socks, gloves, a toque, a small notepad and pens, a flashlight and toiletry items. “Please label your backpack either male or female and they will be given out during the Mission’s special Christmas Eve dinner, which will be held on Friday, Dec. 23rd," says Lisa Anderson, director of resource development at the Mission. Anderson says there are other ways to support the Upper Room Mission. “Gather some of your co-workers together, or make it a special family event, and put together a meal that you can serve up to those in need,” she suggests. “Monetary donations are always needed and greatly appreciated.” Anderson says the tax deductible donation can be made online, by sending a cheque, payable to Upper Room Mission, or or by stopping in at 3403-27th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 1S2. For more information, contact Lisa Anderson at 250-549-1231 ext. 29 or email lisa.anderson@vernonurm.org.

Bollywood brings big bucks

Contributed - CASTANET May 15, 2016 / 5:51 pm |

It was a big, noisy party that attracted a sold-out crowd to the Vernon Recreation Centre for the annual Bollywood Bang fundraiser. The event raised money for the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Upper Room Mission. "We raised more than $48,000," said organizer Vernon City Council member Dalvir Nahal. "People were very generous, and at one point in the evening Vernon firms were egging each other on in a bidding war for donations." The funds will be split 65/35 with the larger amount going to CMHA. Nahal said that is is part of the Sikh philosophy to give back to the community, with either time, goods or money through the Guru Nanak Society. Locally, they have funded one of the rooms at Vernon General Hospital and in Vancouver have raised funds for a ward at the Childrens' Hospital. Although she is not an event planner, Nahal is looking to expand Bollywood Bang next year, with the possibility of holding it outdoors so that a larger crowd can be accommodated.

New Staffer Behind Grant Cuts

 Posted on 5/2/2016 4:09 PM by Pete McIntyre 107.5 KISSFM
Vernon's rep in Victoria says he is guardedly optimistic about finding funding to help some struggling non profit groups. The Upper Room Mission, which provides meals to the less fortunate, and Nexus BC which recruits volunteers for non profits, have both had to reduce services due to cuts to their gaming grants. Vernon Monashee MLA Eric Foster says he's been talking about solutions with Community Minister Peter Fassbender. "I'm always guardedly optimistic. We are doing our best from this end, meeting with the minister, lots of discussion with my colleagues. We are trying to move forward on it," Foster tells Kiss FM. Foster is not sure what can be done, considering the grants have been issued. "We've got all kinds of suggestions but no answers, so hopefully over the next weeks, we'll be able to come up with some answers for folks." Foster says a staffing change appears to be one reason the grants went to different groups. "What happened was, the person who ran the gaming for years and years, she retired, and she had a way of doing things that was different from the people who came in behind her, so we're trying to smooth that transition out a little bit." The local John Howard Society is also in danger of losing a 25-thousand dollar grant for helping the needy with things like dental surgery that are not covered by other programs.

Lack of grant hurts community services

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star posted May 1, 2016 at 1:00 AM— updated May 1, 2016 at 6:05 AM

http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/146006245.html
posted Apr 4, 2012 at 1:00 AM

Evaporating funds have North Okanagan agencies struggling to maintain programs. Besides the Upper Room Mission, which has lost $100,000, NexusBC has had a provincial gaming grant scrapped and the John Howard Society could be next. “As of March 31, the volunteer service has closed,” said Lynn Belsher, NexusBC executive director. Through a $41,800 gaming grant, Nexus recruited volunteers and referred them to non-profit agencies in the community needing help. “Two staff have been laid off, no orientations for potential volunteers are taking place and non-profits have to recruit their own volunteers,” said Belsher. “Our organization will continue to exist, we have other programs here. The bigger loss is to the community. So many organizations depend on volunteers and use volunteer services to fill their volunteer needs.” The situation at Nexus has negatively impacted Special Olympics. “I, like most other volunteer co-ordinators,who are volunteers themselves, do not have time to flood the newspaper with ads,” said Alison Dennis, with Special Olympics. “I do not have a data base of places to advertise my volunteer needs. Nexus has that.” Nexus has appealed the government decision. At the John Howard Society, it has been warned that a $25,000 grant for the social supports program could be gone after eight years. “Unless we can prove broad community benefit, we will no longer be eligible,” said Barb Levesque, executive director. The $25,000 helps clients largely with health issues not covered by other programs. “We buy dentures and we spent a lot on dental surgery,” said Levesque. “We spend money on traumatized clients for psychiatric counselling. Many are victims of childhood sexual assault.” Work boots and other equipment are also purchased so individuals can get jobs. “The funds help people move on with their lives,” said Levesque, who questions what the B.C. Gaming Branch identifies as a broad community benefit. “We provide them with a long description of why services are important. We describe why it’s important that someone has teeth. “The broad community benefit is all citizens can participate in society to the best of their ability.” The government is defending its actions. “To receive funding, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the program guidelines and comply with reporting procedures set out by the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch,” states the Ministry of Community Development. “Applications are assessed on an annual basis on the individual merits of each application. Letters are sent to applicants to advise whether grant applications have been approved or denied and they make a point to provide an explanation of the decision as well as useful information to organizations on how to improve their application next year.” The ministry states that funding for community gaming grants, has remained steady at $135 million annually in recent years. Ministry officials will meet with local groups May 19. “I hope they will distinguish the ideas around broad community benefit,” said Levesque.
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https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/reports/index.htm
Community Gaming Grant Applications in Progress (Vernon excerpted) (Note Date of application) This report was generated on: 02-May-2016 05:27 (Check Link for other local areas: Armstrong, Spall< Enderby, Lumby, & Coldstream)

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https://www.gaming.gov.bc.ca/reports/docs/fin-rpt-grants-year-to-date-payments-2015-2016.pdf?

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Excerpted Vernon Grants for period: (Check Link for other local areas: Armstrong, Spall< Enderby, Lumby, & Coldstream)

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Gaming Revenue Granted to, and Earned by Community Organizations - 2014/15 Full Report (by community)

Cyclists pumped to help kids

posted Aug 23, 2015 at 1:00 AM Morning Star

A three-year veteran, two return riders from 2014, and five rookies from the North Okanagan will be cycling across southeastern B.C. to raise money for local children this September. The Cops for Kids Ride takes place Sept. 11 to 20 across southeastern B.C. for the annual 1,000-km cycling fundraiser to assist children in medical, physical or traumatic crisis. Returning for 2015 are prison guard Kevin Lane, Vernon RCMP Const. Nicolas Reimann and auxiliary Const. Peter Foodikoff. Rounding out the North Okanagan team as rookies this year are B.C. Sheriff Staff-Sgt.Tanya Smith, Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP transcriptionist Denise McMahon, Cpl. James Moore of Armstrong, Vernon Const. Cheryl Heber and Enderby Const. Krista Boudreau. Lake Country Const. Brandwyn Rigby will also be a part of the 2015 team.

For these eight North Okanagan riders, it’s the opportunity to give back to their communities where they live and serve. Each rider is responsible for providing their own bike, training on their own time, and fundraising a minimum of $2,000 in order to be a part of the team. It’s an emotional journey, but certainly a worthwhile one. “I remember one boy that we met last year, and his name was Hugo. He was so excited to meet our team, waiting out in the sun for over an hour in his wheelchair with his mom,” said Foodikoff. “It was so great to meet him, and to hear his story of how our fundraising has helped him lead a better life reminded us all while we were out riding for the kids who really need it.” The North Okanagan riders are joined by 25 others from RCMP Detachments across southeastern B.C. who will start their journey in Kelowna on Sept 11. Over the 10 days, they’ll cover some challenging terrain including two mountain passes. It’s no easy feat, but the group have all been training and they’re feeling up to the task. “I’ve never done anything like this before in my life,” said Smith. “Physically I know I can accomplish the challenge, but having the opportunity to give to the children is going to be a humbling and emotional experience. I know we’ve got some serious athletes on this team, but at the end of the day we’ve all got hearts for the kids.” The group is still working on fundraising so donations are greatly appreciated to help them all reach their goals. Donations can be made at any Vernon- North Okanagan RCMP Detachment, or online at www.copsforkids.org where you can also follow the team on its journey.

Cops For Kids Raises Record $260,000

Written by Glen Morrison 107.5 KISSFM Tuesday, 16 September 2014 14:00

Photo Credit: Joshua Jerrid Photography

The local trio of Vernon RCMP officer Nick Reimann, Auxiliary Constable Peter Foodikoff, and jail guard Kevin Lane were among the Cops For Kids Ride team that completed a 10 day, 1,000 km cycling journey across South Eastern BC. The annual event raises money and awareness for local children in medical, physical and traumatic crisis, for medical equipment, therapies, travel to Children's Hospital, learning & mobility aids. "This was such a rewarding experience," said Foodikoff. "We knew it was going to be physically challenging, but we had no idea how good it feels to know that our short-term pain really makes a difference for children who are struggling." This year the team raised a record $260,000, and since 2001 have garnered over $2.7 million in support. "To actually see the difference we're making to these families who are struggling, makes me want to work even harder for next year. I can't wait to be a part of the 2015 team," added Reimann. To make a donation,visit the website at www.copsforkids.org

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Okanagan firefighters on the move for MS

By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star Published: September 21, 2012 1:00 AM
Join Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton and West Kelowna firefighters Saturday as they hold out their boots across the valley in support of Muscular Dystrophy Canada.  To show their support for people with neuromuscular disorders, Okanagan firefighters are organizing their third annual community boot drive to raise awareness and funds to help “make muscles move.” Vernon firefighters will be at the Village Green Centre, Superstore, Wal-Mart and Starbucks in the Fruit Union Plaza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. “It takes a firefighter 56 muscles to put on a boot; it takes you to help fill it,” said Chris Kulak, Vernon Fire Rescue training officer. “By dropping your extra change into the boot, you are making muscles move in your community. So come out to support your local firefighters in the battle against muscular dystrophy.” Since 1954, Canadian Firefighters have been helping Muscular Dystrophy Canada fight the battle against muscular dystrophy – a group of over 150 types of neuromuscular disorders characterized by the wasting and progressive weakness of muscles. Over time, many people with neuromuscular disorders are unable to walk, speak, or ultimately breathe. Some diseases are life-threatening and presently, there is no cure. The money raised by Okanagan firefighters will be donated to improve the quality of life for people living with neuromuscular disorders by purchasing mobility equipment, providing support services, and funding research, which will one day lead to a cure.

Local charity left in limbo

 By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star Published: September 09, 2012 1:00 AM
A group’s bid for funding is being tossed around. The Greater Vernon Advisory Committee has turned down the Upper Room Mission’s request for $9,200 and the matter has been referred to the Regional District of North Okanagan board. But the RDNO board decided in August not to discuss the request and it was sent to GVAC for further review. “It’s didn’t belong here,” said director Bob Spiers of why GVAC opted not to get involved. The Upper Room Mission wants the fee waived for a water main upgrade to its downtown Vernon facility, which provides meals and programs to people in need. “It’s a worthwhile project but it doesn’t fit into parks and recreation or the water service,” administrator Trafford Hall said of GVAC’s mandate. “We don’t have a function for charitable donations.” The RDNO board will be asked to consider the request, but directors there have previously been opposed to providing community grants. “We have the legal authority to give grants in aid but we need to have a budget,” said David Sewell, finance general manager, adding that member municipalities have not directed money to such a use. The Upper Room Mission says the $9,200 fee should be waived because of limited financial resources. “The mission provides support for individuals and families from all parts of the North Okanagan,” said Jake Spoor, URM chairperson. “We survive on donations and the sale of donated items. We receive neither fixed funding nor are we requesting any from any level of government. I believe that in our 30 years of operation, we have never requested any grant from the district.”
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Don Quixote Note: The GVAC committee was asked to waive the fee for the water main upgrade of $9200 and voted not to do so as "The RDNO does not as a policy forgive its fees as a means to providing indirect grant funding to groups" .

According to the staff report P.90-92 Agenda   "The Miscellaneous Grant Function is supported by all members of the RDNO and is therefore the appropriate funding source." Waiving the fee would have been borne by the water customer through rates in Vernon, Coldstream and Areas B & C  rather than the taxpayers of the various communities and Areas that the Mission actually serves.

Consequently I put a motion forward that it be sent back to the full RDNO Board for consideration as a grant and this was passed.Whether they will approve it will be decided at that table. The EA's have a small grant function set up but the municipalities have chosen not to do fund their function.
(Vernon taxpayers did fund a Grant for the Mission's new flooring last year of $10,877)  (P.30 2011 - 9.46 MB) through their discretionary Grant Fund. The Upper Room Mission also gets a permissive tax exemption of  approx. 4,699.58 (p.21) of the Vernon Property Taxes.

By Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star  Published: October 23, 2011 1:00 AM

Election competition will be set aside as those vying for Vernon city hall unite for a good cause. Vernon mayor and councillor candidates are being asked to volunteer during the Special Olympic book sale Nov. 17 and 18.  “It increases awareness of Special Olympics,” said John Topping, spokesman for the group which supports local athletes with developmental disabilities.  During half-hour shifts, the candidates will sell a few books prior to the Nov. 19 civic election.  “People will be able to meet the candidates,” said Topping.  This is being planned as a fun event and any intense campaigning or rivalries will be discouraged.  “We’ll be refereeing,” said Darrel Stinson, a former MP who will be overseeing the candidates.  “It’s going to be civilized. There shouldn’t be any fireworks.”  Some of the council-hopefuls have already signed up for shifts.  “I hope all of the candidates will come forward,” said Topping.  The book sale — which runs Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at the Village Green Centre — ensures Special Olympics has funds for training and attending tournaments.  “Through the generous donations of new and used books from the public, we have collected an assortment of more than 10,000 quality books of every description,” said Topping.  And the goal is to provide even more literary options. “Any paperbacks we can get, we can sell,” said Topping.  Last year’s book sale raised $6,500 for Special Olympics.  For more information or to donate books, call 250-545-1287.
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Don Quixote Note: I signed up already and will be happily selling books for this great cause on Thursday Nov 17 between 11:30 and Noon.

Support Local Projects at the Aviva Insurance Community Fund Annual Competition.

http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/search/grid
Aviva Insurance is once again having a competition in which you get to vote for a project that may win up to $150,000 towards their idea. Listed below are links to ideas submitted in the local area that I could find. First round of voting ends on Oct. 19 so go to main site, sign in (easy application) and support a local application. You will get 15 votes each round but can only make 1 vote for a project each day. You can vote for more than 1 project and split your 15 votes.

• http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf11173 Human Rights Mural
  The Wayfinder project wishes to continue its work with at risk youth and community development by creating a Human Rights mural in the city of Vernon, B.C.
• http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf11093 MacKenzie Camp is a children's camp that operates on the Westbank of Mabel Lake and serves the communities of Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong, Enderby and Salmon Arm as well as many others.  
• http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf11906 Head of the Lake Vernon, B.C Create a healthy, safe, and inviting area for local children and youth to have a place to play sports and to interact with each other in a safe environment.
• http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf10943
  REBUILDING CAMP HURLBURT IS A $3.5 MILLION PROJECT. IT INCLUDES:  An accessible main hall with separate dining/ multipurpose spaces for 80 people on each level, a full commercial kitchen, showers and washroom facilities and 6 dorm rooms to accommodate 24 people.
  
• http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf10904
  COMMUNITY DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE RENOVATION PROJECT
   We are a non-profit society that attained charitable status April 1, 2011. CDAC will serve the population of the North Okanagan and surrounding area, and will be located in Vernon, BC.

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Please watch our video, your vote counts, please vote every day for a difference in the lives of the children and youth of the North Okanagan.

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Thousands of charity workers earn six-figure salaries: documents -Goodwill means good wages for thousands of Canadian charity workers.

Steve Rennie , The Canadian PressDate: Sunday Jul. 10, 2011 
An analysis of tax filings by The Canadian Press has found salaries often run well into six figures -- raising questions about how money raised in the name of charity is being spent.  The Canada Revenue Agency keeps a database of all the country's registered charities, which now number around 85,000. Charities must disclose how much their 10 highest-paid workers take home.  There are around a million charity workers in Canada. The agency's database shows more than 6,000 of them earned above $120,000 last year. A few hundred made over $350,000.  Another 12,000 workers made between $80,000 and $120,000. And about 163,000 earned less than that.  It's likely the number of charity workers making six-figure salaries is actually greater since organizations must only disclose their Top 10 earners.  Charities defend the high pay by saying they have to pay top dollar for the brightest talent. "If you really want those charities to have an impact and make a real difference, you're going to need to bring in the best people to work in that sector," said Marcel Lauziere of Imagine Canada, an advocacy group for Canadian charities.  "It's not only in government and in business. So you will have to pay salaries that are commensurate to that."  The definition of a charity is murky. Not every group that's registered as a charity builds schools in poor parts of the world or raises money to fight diseases. Many are Canadian hospitals, school boards, universities and colleges. These groups tend to pay top dollar to attract the best talent, which perhaps explains many of the six-figure salaries.  Registered charities with at least 10 people earning $350,000 or more include the La Salle Manor retirement home in Scarborough, Ont., the Regina Qu'Appelle Regional Health Authority, the University of Saskatchewan and Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital.

There are also many churches and religious or community groups. By registering as charities, these groups can issue tax receipts for donations. Some spend millions of dollars on salaries.  The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation paid its 156 full-time workers and 30 part-timers nearly $13 million last year, Canada Revenue Agency records show.  All of the foundation's top earners made more than $120,000 last year -- and three of them made between $200,000 and $249,999.  The foundation also spent about $23 million last year on charitable works, including research grants and scholarships.  Sandra Palmaro, head of the foundation's Ontario branch, said that's the going rate. "From our perspective, that's basically what the market dictates as the acceptable salary range for employees at that level for our size of organization" she said.  The Sick Kids Foundation, which mainly raises money for the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, paid its staff of 136 full- and part-time employees nearly $12 million last year.  The 10 highest-paid workers at the Sick Kids Foundation all made more than $160,000 -- and five of them made more than $200,000.  The group raised $51 million for the hospital last year, and spent another $1 million on other charitable programs.  Ted Garrard, head of the Sick Kids Foundation, said the group's board of directors sets the top salaries and reviews them every year.  "We are a large and complex organization," Garrard said. "We want to make sure that we attract qualified people to oversee and manage our various programs."

Telemarketer kept 87% of charity's donations

CBC News Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Several charitable organizations in B.C. use fundraising companies that keep more than half the funds they raise for the charities, a CBC News investigation has found. In 2008, the most recent year for which CBC News could access complete records from the Canada Revenue Agency, 118 B.C. charities hired external fundraisers and 38 of those fundraisers kept more than the 50 per cent of the money donated. The B.C. Wheelchair Sports Association, which runs programs to help people with disabilities participate in sport, is one example of a provincial charity that will accept the terms some telemarketers demand. In 2009, the Calgary-based telemarketer Xentel kept more than $126,000 of the $145,600 — almost 87 per cent — it raised in the charity's name. The association has used Xentel in its fundraising efforts for more than 10 years. In every year since 2003, Xentel has kept more than 60 percent of the money it raised, documents show.Both the charity and Xentel refused a CBC News request for a broadcast interview. B.C. Wheelchair Sports said in a statement that hiring the private fundraiser is both "valuable" and "cost-effective."

But some charities have found the expense of telemarketers like Xentel too high. After three years of using Xentel in its fundraising, the Vancouver Fire Fighters' Charitable Society stopped hiring the company, which had kept more than half the funds it raised. "We just said, 'We can't lend our name to this anymore,' " society director Al Gregory said. "The percentages are grossly in favour of the company and not the charity." Four other B.C. firefighters charities also told CBC News they stopped using Xentel to raise money on their behalf, citing high percentages kept by the company. The proportion of donations that Xentel retains is in line with the practices of some other private fundraising firms. The Voice of the Cerebral Palsied of Greater Vancouver hired the fundraiser ATS Marketing, which raised $128,943 in 2009 and kept $107,003 — or 83 per cent — of that money. The Cancer Survivors' Fund of Canada hired a fundraiser called Millennium, which has kept 91 per cent — almost $700,000 — of the money it raised for the fund in 2010. There are no rules in Canada about the fees a fundraising company can charge, but if you ask the fundraiser where your charitable donation goes, they're obligated to tell you.

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There are more than 85,000 charities registered with Canada Revenue Agency. All of them can issue tax receipts for the donations they solicit from you. Many of those charities are small, with limited staffs that rely on outside companies to do their fundraising. However, a CBC investigation has found that in some cases, external fundraising companies are billing charities for well over half the money they collect — and in some cases, more than 90 per cent. Over the past five years, external fundraisers in Canada have taken in more than $750 million. The database below was built from records supplied by the Canada Revenue Agency on charities that paid external fundraisers for their campaigns during 2008 and 2009.

Database: Charities that pay external fundraisers

Don Quixote Note: Only 1 Vernon Charity appears on the list. 12 Kelowna Charities were on list. 4 Penticton Charities on list. 5 Kamloops Charities on List.