DID YOU KNOW: This past year alone, our students were supported by 2,800+ scholarships, awards and bursaries, thanks to the generosity of SFU’s incredible donors!
This holiday season your support for students can go even further. If you make a gift before December 31, 2024, every dollar you give will be matched by SFU, doubling your impact, up to $40,000.
When making your gift, consider supporting for the SFU Food Security Program Fund at this crucial time. This program is a lifeline for many students in need, providing emergency grocery gift cards that allow them to focus on learning rather than finding their next meal.
Donations made online or postmarked by December 31, 2024, are eligible for a 2024 tax receipt.
MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY TO SUPPORT STUDENTS!
THREE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF CHARITABLE GIVING
1. Small donations have a big impact
It's true, every little bit counts! Not everyone can donate large sums of money at once, however, every donation adds up. If 10 people each give $100, that's enough to generate a meaningful award for an SFU student in financial need.
2. Mood boost
Business magnate and philanthropist Warren Buffet has suggested that donating money is a great way to enhance emotional well-being. Increasingly, this is backed up by research including a study by SFU professor Lara Aknin that demonstrates how prosocial behaviours—such as spending money to benefit others—lead to more happiness.
3. Tax relief
SFU is a registered charity. As such, all donations over $10 receive a tax receipt that can be used to claim tax credits when filing your income tax return.
The kindness of our donor community helps to improve lives and propels SFU’s efforts in advancing an inclusive and sustainable future.
Please note that SFU will be closed Dec. 25, 2024 to Jan. 1, 2025, reopening on Jan. 2, 2025.
