Supporting the JPMF

The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) is a registered non-profit organization which gratefully accepts contributions to support our work. If you’d like to support the JPMF, there are several ways to make a difference.

General Donations

No matter how big or small the contribution, your donation helps the JPMF deliver the message that workplace safety for emergency services personnel is a shared responsibility - because one preventable death is one too many.

Online - To donate through the website, click on the “Make a Donation” button on the front page of the site.

In Person - Call 891-4269 to set up an appointment with someone from the JPMF.

By Mail - Send a cheque, made out to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund, to Suite 347, 440 - 10816 Macleod Tr. SE, Calgary, AB, T2J 5N8. (Please do not mail cash).

Please note, the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund is a non-profit society registered in Alberta, but not a registered charitable organization. As such, we are not able to issue charitable tax receipts for donations received.

Monthly Giving Options

Just $10 a month can help out the JPMF. And, by contributing in this way, you can divide your annual gift into 12 equal and manageable monthly donations. This helps you spread out your donation and budget in advance and it allows us to forecast the level of support we’ll be receiving. As well, if circumstances change and you need to revise or cancel your monthly donation, you can do so at any time. Choose a button below to begin contributing monthly.

Memorial and Tribute Gifts

If you wish to honour the memory of a friend or relative by making a memorial donation in their name, the JPMF will notify the family that you made a gift, but will not specify the amount. As well, contributions can be made to mark special events, such as graduations, birthdays or marriages. The JPMF will send congratulations to the honoured party to let them know you thought of them in this special way. Please contact Ian Wilson for more details.

Gifts In Kind

Gifts in kind are another excellent way of supporting the Fund. Merchandise and gift certificates can be used as prizes at fundraisers or as rewards in JPMF contests. Services or commercial space can also be invaluable in helping the JPMF deliver its workplace safety message to the public. To fill out a gift-in-kind form, download out Prize Donor Form. Once completed, send the form to Ian Wilson or Maryanne Pope.

Planned Giving

This allows you to give to the Memorial Fund without impacting your current financial situation. It involves contributions through wills, life insurance policies, real estate transactions and other financial/legal instruments. To arrange for a planned gift, consult with a financial or estate planner, lawyer or accountant. If you have specific questions for the JPMF regarding planned giving, contact Ian Wilson at 403-891-4269.

Events

You may have noticed that we like to host events and partner with other organizations on fundraisers from time to time. That’s because we like to have fun while we’re getting our message out to the public. Maybe you have an idea for a JPMF fundraiser. If so, let us know. Contact Ian Wilson or Maryanne Pope with your idea and we’ll see if we can make it happen. In the meantime, keep checking our website and our Facebook group for details on upcoming events.

Volunteer with the JPMF

Click here to find out more about volunteering for the Fund.

We sincerely thank you for supporting the JPMF!