The Power of Unrestricted Giving
For more than 30 years, your generosity has allowed the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) to provide essential support to Survivors, their families, and communities across BC. Your unrestricted donations continue to ensure we can respond where the need is greatest.
Right now, the need has never been greater.
British Columbia is facing more climate-related crises than ever before—unprecedented floods, wildfires, and droughts that force entire communities into survival mode. When disaster strikes, we must respond immediately to provide crisis support, cultural guidance, and emergency resources. Unrestricted donations make that possible. Unlike restricted government funding, which must be used for specific programs or projects, unrestricted funding allows us to allocate resources where they are needed most—whether in times of crisis or in expanding essential wellness services. Without this flexibility, our hands are tied in moments where every second matters.
At the same time, the demand for our culturally appropriate wellness and healing services is at an all-time high. Survivors’ families and communities are taking important steps to address the effects of the residential school system on the next generation. We are seeing more families seeking support to break cycles of trauma and reclaim their cultural and spiritual well-being. This is intergenerational healing in action—and it requires resources that allow us to meet people where they are, in the ways they need.
With changes to government funding and an overwhelming demand for services, your support is more important than ever. Large-scale initiatives like the Tim Hortons Orange Sprinkle Donut campaign have been a tremendous help, but every single donation makes a difference. Every dollar, no matter the amount, contributes to the ongoing journey of healing, justice, and reconciliation.
As a registered Canadian charity, IRSSS depends on the generosity of donors like you. Your donation strengthens our shared journey towards hope, healing, and resilience.
Reconciliation is not a single act—it is a commitment, a shared responsibility, and a path we must walk together. Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in this work. And thank you for making healing possible.
With gratitude,
Angela White, IRSSS Executive Director