In 1952 12 individuals gathered $12,000 to found the Endowment Fund of the of Greater Vancouver. Their contribution of $12,000 was the beginning of the YMCA Endowment Fund. The Endowment Fund welcomes charitable donations, including planned giving, in support of greater access to, and innovation on programs and services. Although it is an association service, our Endowment Fund is an independent organization, separately registered as a British Columbia non-profit society and Canadian registered charity.

You can help by making any one of the following gifts:
·  A bequest in your will.
·  A life insurance policy benefit.
·  An annuity, trust or other individual-interest gift.
·  A dedicated memorial fund.
·  An outright gift of cash or other assets.
·  Another kind of gift, such as property, investments or bonds.

Tel: 604-681-9622 (YMCA)
E-Mail: giving at vanymca.org

The Heritage Club is the name given to recognize those who have chosen to make some monetary provision through wealth management and estate planning to benefit the Endowment Fund.

Ellen Bell Scholarship (pdf, 280k)

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$1,000

The YMCA is now accepting applications for the Ellen Bell Memorial Scholarship.

Ellen Bell, a talented and creative individual who worked in the field of marketing and advertising was a committed volunteer to the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. She will forever be remembered for her boundless energy, intelligence, kindness and willingness to commit herself to the betterment of the community. In memory of her, Ellen’s friends and family created a scholarship. This scholarship is granted to an individual or individuals who demonstrate the above qualities.

It is awarded to a female student registered in a College or University academic program planning to pursue a career in Marketing and Advertising.

Please Email, giving full particulars, i.e. name, address, contact info, grades (official transcripts are not necessary), together with the reason for applying (in 500 words or less).

Applications should be supported by 2-3 reference letters.

Closing Date: February 15, 2013

Send applications to: Attention: Funds Development Ellen Bell YMCA Memorial Scholarship Committee YMCA Association Services # 100-5055 Joyce St Vancouver, BC V5R 6B2 E-Mail: giving at vanymca.org

NOTE: Student must be registered in College or University academic program.
(This award is not open to Secondary School students.)