Whether a donor, volunteer or both, opportunity abounds to get involved and share your human and/or financial resources for the betterment of our community. According to Nanaimo’s Vital Signs Report produced by the Nanaimo Foundation, there were 271 registered charities in 2023 and $25.92 million in charitable donations in 2021. From Hospital, University, Community Foundations and United Way to smaller charities such as Hospice, FoodShare, Child Development, Haven Society, and environmental organizations such as Georgia Strait Alliance, Nanaimo Area Land Trust, and Rugged Coast Research Society, we have room for your contributions toward the social and environmental vitality of our community. Find a home for your charitable interest and passions here.