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Give in a way that works for you and help provide free, life-changing music education.
Your donation to SoM helps provide young people with the tools, opportunities, and support they need to find their voice through music. Your gift directly impacts their ability to access high-quality music education, empowering them to discover their potential and pursue their dreams. By contributing, you're not just supporting music education—you're helping shape the future of these young artists.
Give a Gift, Change a Life.
Make a Donation
Online
Making a donation online is quick and easy through our secure donation page, with options available for both Canadian and American donors. Your contribution will go directly toward supporting our programs, and you’ll receive a tax receipt immediately for your records. Thank you for helping us empower young artists through the gift of music!
By Phone
We gladly accept phone donations Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Please call 604-709-4415 to make your contribution.
By Mail
To donate by mail, please send your contribution to our Vancouver location. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to Sarah McLachlan School of Music.
Mailing Address:
138 E 7th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1M6
We appreciate ALL donations, however, only those $20 and over will be given a tax receipt. If making the donation by mail or by phone please allow 4 to 6 weeks to receive your receipt.
Become a Monthly Donor
Join our growing community of monthly donors and help provide consistent, reliable support for our programs. Your ongoing generosity ensures that underserved youth have access to music education, a creative outlet, and a place to find their voice. By setting up an automatic monthly donation, you become part of a movement that empowers young artists all year long.
With a donation of $2,700 or $225 per month, you can provide a student, like Kishwar, with an entire year of life-changing music education at SoM. Donate today or contact Rosa Alcantara for more information.
Gifts in Wills
Leaving a legacy gift to SoM is a demonstration of your belief in the impact of our work. It underscores your intent to help the lives of multi-barriered children and youth, and that you want to support our work for generations to come. It is a way to leave a lasting mark by supporting our unique and important programming. Regardless of age or wealth, all of us have the ability to leave a legacy.
There are several ways to structure a legacy gift to align with your personal, family, and financial goals, including:
A bequest in your will
A gift of assets
A gift of life insurance
Donor-advised funds
To learn more about how you can leave a lasting mark through planned giving, contact us today.
Other Ways to Give
Stocks and Securities
Do you have securities that have appreciated in value? By donating them directly to Sarah McLachlan School of Music, you can maximize your impact while avoiding capital gains tax—allowing you to give the full value of your investment to support our students.
Instrument Donations
Due to limited storage and a well-stocked inventory, we accept musical instrument donations on a case-by-case basis, depending on quality and current program needs. If you have an instrument to donate, please click here to learn more and to fill out a donation inquiry form.
In Memory or Honour of Someone
Give a meaningful gift in honor of a loved one—whether in their memory or to celebrate a special occasion. These thoughtful gifts create a lasting impact, touching the lives of both your loved one and the students at SoM, who benefit from the gift of music education.
For more information about these giving options please contact Emily Oswald.
