For more than twenty years, Fairhaven has offered a safe place for people to come away and rest.
As a non-profit organization, we are able to keep our retreat rates accessible and continue caring for this unique place through the generosity of those who believe in its mission. Every gift helps us steward the property, maintain our facilities, and expand opportunities for individuals, families, leaders and ministries to experience the gift of rest.
Why give? Because rest matters. In a world that often feels hurried and demanding, your generosity helps create space where people can slow down, find renewal, and reconnect with God, themselves and others. Your gift is an investment in the well-being of every Fairhaven guest.
Together, we are helping preserve a place for followers of Jesus to encounter the peace and presence of God in the beauty of creation.
why give
Your donation helps create a place where weary people can rest, grieving people can find space to heal, and leaders can step away long enough to hear God's voice again.
"I arrived exhausted and overwhelmed. After three days at Fairhaven, I felt like I could breathe again."
"The silence, the trails, and the beauty of the property gave me space to hear God in a way I hadn't in years."
"Our leadership team came to plan for the future. We left not only with a plan, but renewed relationships and energy."
These are the kinds of stories your generosity makes possible.
impacts of your support
the ripple effect of rest …
When a pastor rests, a congregation benefits.
When a ministry leader is renewed, an organization is strengthened.
When a couple reconnects, a family is impacted.
When someone finds healing, that healing often extends to the people around them.
Your gift creates space for that ripple effect to begin.
ways to give
tithe.ly
Tithe.ly is another secure online platform for giving to charities using Visa / Mastercard / American Express. Follow the instructions as provided.
gifts in kind
Supporters from time to time inquire about specific practical needs we have here at Fairhaven. The CRA does allow us to provide tax receipts for items purchased and donated and for fair market value of gifts of “property.”
Please email info@fairhavencanada.com, or give us a call 250-260-1616, and we will provide a list of current needs.
interac e-transfers
Donations can be sent via email transfer directly to the following email address:
donation@fairhavencanada.com
gifts of securities (stocks or mutual funds)
Additional tax benefits can often be realized by donating securities directly to a charity rather than selling them and donating the proceeds.
Please contact your financial advisor or info@fairhavencanada.com to discuss this easy process.
mail a cheque
A good number of our regular supporters faithfully give to Fairhaven through cheques payable to “Fairhaven Ministries Association” and forwarded to:
Fairhaven Retreat Centre
#1 – 8191 Rogers Road
Vernon, BC V1B 3M8
planned giving
Intentional estate planning utilizing tools such as bequests in a will and life insurance can minimize or eliminate capital gains and estate taxes while at the same time providing a significant gift to Fairhaven.
If you have any questions about donating to Fairhaven Retreat Centre, please e-mail info@fairhavencanada.com, or give us a call 250-260-1616.
stewardship & accountability
Fairhaven Canada is a registered charitable organization #118910710 RR0001
We are committed to careful stewardship of everything entrusted to us - our land, our facilities, and the resources given through generosity. We seek to operate with transparency, integrity and wisdom so that every gift is used well and every part of this place is cared for with intention.
We are also a member of the Canadian Council for Christian Charities and are committed to their standards of accountability and best practices in nonprofit governance and financial stewardship.
