The CTV Good Neighbour Fund is a registered charitable organization that considers limited assistance to those individuals/families requiring support in exceptional cases not covered by other funding. From time to time there are individuals who need a little extra help. There are many excellent charities and resources in our community. Sometimes, though, it's not enough. There are people whose circumstances or need is not covered by other assistance.
The Good Neighbour Fund Can Help
The Good Neighbour Fund is a registered non-profit charity, dedicated to helping those who are not covered by other assistance. The Good Neighbour Fund provides limited financial resources or assistance to individuals in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
“Because
you cared to help me when in a crisis state, I have you to thank for the
fact I am now employed and working .”
A grateful recipient
There is no set list of items or service the Good Neighbour Fund provides. Each person's emergency is studied and the Fund reacts to the specific need… with crisis funding, goods or partial payments. In the past, the Fund has provided for the deaf and blind, provided wheelchairs, orthopaedic shoes, clothing, furniture, food, school books and paid medical and dental bills. The volunteer board of directors acts on behalf of those in need.
The Good Neighbour Fund was established to help… in an efficient, effective way. How?
Extremely Low Overhead Costs
The Good Neighbour
Fund does not receive, or seek, any government funding. It depends
instead on the generosity of many donors.
CTV Edmonton provides meeting space, and covers all office costs such
as postage, paper and phone services. CTV also donates its staff-generated
parking revenues each year, which helps provide financial resources to
the Fund.
Donations to the Fund are gratefully received from individuals and organizations
who help contribute to the success of the fund. As well, many service
clubs choose the Good Neighbour Fund as the beneficiary of their fund-raising
efforts.
Additionally, two special events are held each year to help raise funds:
The Fashion Show - April
The Poor Boys Lunch - November
The Good Neighbour Fund is here to help.
If you, or someone you know, could benefit from the assistance of the Good Neighbour Fund, and can't be served by other agencies or organizations, please let us know.
“There
are people who say they care and then there are people like you who show
you care”.
A
Good Neighbour Fund recipient
To apply, fill out a simple form to help the board of directors understand the circumstances. Those who apply are assured of privacy.
Good Neighbour Fund Application Checklist
Please make sure all items on this checklist are completed before sending in your application.
The board of directors meets once a month. If need be, the Good
Neighbour Fund is able to react immediately in cases of dire emergency.
Good Neighbour Fund
c/o
CTV Edmonton
18520 Stony Plain Road
Edmonton, Alberta
T5S 1A8
Ph: (780)
486-9215
Fax: (780) 484-4426
info@goodneighbourfund.ca
www.goodneighbourfund.ca
Acknowledged
For its work, the Good Neighbour Fund was honoured by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters with the Gold Ribbon Award for Community Service
The Good Neighbour Fund is a registered charitable organization,
managed by a volunteer board of directors. Special thanks to these people
who make the Good Neighbour Fund a resource for those in need.
Barrie
Brown
John Colbert
Marilyn Dika
Connie Edwards
Fred Filthaut
Bruce Hogle
Gwen Jones
Lloyd Lewis
Elizabeth MacInnis
Kim McLaren
Tony Norrad
Maria Orydzuk
Sylvia Post
Erin Ross
Jack Watt
Executive Director
Jenn Ames
Thank You
The
Good Neighbour Fund
would like to thank the generosity and caring of dozens of organizations
and private companies who regularly help out. Many participate by offering
their products and services free of charge or at cost to help those in
need. These businesses and organizations help in the true spirit of philanthropy,
and wish to remain anonymous.
Registered Charitable Number:
887575868
RR0001
