Fundraising Impacts of the Canada Post Strike at Knowledge

Job action at Canada Post ceased mail delivery effective November 15th, 2024 until further notice. 

Like most charities, soliciting and receiving donations through the mail remains a core part of our fundraising activities here at Knowledge.  We have experienced a notable and concerning decline in donations since mail delivery stopped.

We so appreciate the continued support of donors through this challenging time.  Partner donations are vital to our service to British Columbians, funding more than 40% of everything we do.

Where possible, we encourage donors to continue their giving through our secure website or by phone. 

Here are ways you can give to keep your partnership current and help Knowledge carry on through this period:

  1. Converting to monthly giving is the best way to avoid any future interruptions in your partnership. 

    It also avoids hassles with renewal notices or phone calls and you can stop at any time. 

    We can take a monthly donation by credit card online here

    If you would prefer to set up a monthly direct debit from your bank account please give us a call at 604-431-3222 during business hours (8 am to 4 pm PT) and have a cheque from your account handy when you call. 

    Monthly giving from your bank account is the most cost-effective way to give, allowing us to direct more of your donation to the service. Please note there is a $5 per month minimum for monthly giving.

  2. If you prefer to donate a single gift, you can give through our secure online donation form here using a credit card.
  3. Not a fan of the Internet? Please phone us anytime to donate by credit card at 604-431-3222 or toll free 1-877-456-6988

Frequently Asked Questions

How will I get my Tax Receipt during the postal strike?

If you provide a valid email address when you donate, in most cases, you’ll receive an electronic tax receipt immediately for single gifts.  Otherwise, paper tax receipts will follow when mail delivery resumes.

Monthly gifts are receipted in February for all donations through 2024. 

How will I get the latest issue of K: Magazine during the postal strike?

Following receipt of your donation, a digital copy of the latest K: Magazine will be provided via a link in an email.  When mail delivery resumes, the most current hard copy will follow through the postal service. 

I mailed a donation but now it’s stuck in the mail. How do I get my partnership renewed?

Please contact us during business hours by phone or anytime by email.  We can send you a one-time link to a digital version of the latest magazine.  Once the mail resumes and we process your donation, your partnership will be up to date and mailed K: Magazines will continue as normal.

Toll free 1-877-456-6988 or local 604-431-3222 or partners@knowledge.ca

Can I come pick up the current K: Magazine at your offices?

If your partnership is current, you are welcome to visit our office in Burnaby, on weekdays between the hours of 8am and 4pm, and pick up the current issue: 4355 Mathissi Place, Burnaby, BC