Annually, we fundraise and contribute $50,000 to various causes such as Muscular Dystrophy Canada, BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund, Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, to name a few.
A recently created Nutritional Breakfast and Snack program aims to relieve poverty in school aged children by providing meals and snacks in elementary schools. Find out more Here
You will see us all year round, throughout the community hosting BBQ events, collecting food hampers, lighting up Christmas trees in Stanley Park, and at the Hard Rock Casino for our annual Charity Gala and Harley Davidson Raffle.
Our History
The CFFCS became a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency and can issue official tax receipts for donations. Prior to becoming a Charitable Society, the firefighter's had a Benevolent Committee that ran all the volunteer community support programs and fundraisers.
The Firefighter's of Coquitlam have been involved in fundraising for local, provincial and national charities for many years. Since 1954, the fundraising partnership between firefighters and Muscular Dystrophy makes it the longest running charity partnership.
The Firefighter's of Coquitlam have been involved in fundraising for local, provincial and national charities for many years. Since 1954, the fundraising partnership between firefighters and Muscular Dystrophy makes it the longest running charity partnership.
Fun Fact: The BC Firefighter's Burn Fund was first established by late Fire Captain of Coquitlam, Alex Blake (pictured above left, middle), back in 1977.
Who We Give Back To
Our Charitable Fund allows us to contribute donations to support various local and provincial charities, groups and individuals in need. These contributions come from our own volunteer fundraising efforts via raffles, galas, community events and clothing bins.
Past Contributions have been made to the following Charities:
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We were nominated!
We are happy to announce that we were nominated as finalists for "Not-for-Profit of the Year"
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For the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2017. The Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society are honoured to be finalists in the "Not-For-Profit of the Year" category of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards of 2017.
The Business Excellence Awards publicly recognize outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community. |
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