The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced a national strike on Friday, November 15th. As a result, Canada Post mailing delays are anticipated. While the postal strike is ongoing, here is what you need to know:
Donations
While the strike is in progress, we encourage donors to make one time or recurring donations via telephone, e-transfer, on our website or in-person at our office. Please contact us in advance if you are planning on mailing us gifts during the strike.
Telephone Donations
Call 250-479-8053 or toll free 1-877-485-2422 to make a credit card donation over the phone. TLC staff will gladly assist you during our office hours Monday to Friday from 9AM – 5PM PST. Please leave us a voicemail with your name and phone number if you are calling outside of our office hours and we will return your call as soon as possible.
E-Transfer Donations
To make electronic transfer donations please contact Payroll and Accounts Coordinator, Connie Pedersen, at accounting@conservancy.bc.ca
Office Drop Off
Cash, cheque, and credit card donations can be made in-person at our office Monday to Friday from 9AM – 5PM PST. If you wish to drop off your donation outside of our office hours, please place it through the mail slot in the front door
TLC Office
5150 Cordova Bay Road
Victoria, B.C. V8Y 2K6
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Tax Receipts
Charitable tax receipts will be emailed while the strike is ongoing. If you would like a paper copy of your tax receipt please contact Donor Relations Manager, Lisa Cross. Paper copies of tax receipts can be picked up at our office or can be mailed to you. Please note, it may take time to receive your tax receipt in the mail.
Memberships
We welcome new TLC members, and membership renewals throughout the postal strike. Members should expect a confirmation email and digital charitable tax receipt within 1-2 weeks of completing their application. Physical membership cards will be mailed to members after the strike has concluded. For membership inquiries, please contact our Donor Relations Manager, Lisa Cross.
Holiday Tribute E-Cards
Dedicating your donation in the name of a loved one over the holidays? Holiday Tribute E-cards feature art by TLC’s Environmental Technician & Lands Manager, Frankie Mawss, and support TLC’s mission to protect and restore the biological diversity of British Columbia for present and future generations. The tribute card of your choice will be sent to the honouree you specified via email within the next week. Please note that any gifts made after noon on December 23 will be sent in the new year.
Contact
For any donations, tax receipting, membership and Holiday Tribute E-Card questions, please contact:
Lisa Cross
Donor Relations Manager & Grants Coordinator
Office Hours: Tues – Friday
lcross@conservancy.bc.ca
250-479-8053
