The Vancouver Extracurricular Music Society (VEMS) was incorporated as a BC Society in May 2023. VEMS currently provides 36 choirs and 2 beginner band offerings in 22 elementary schools as extracurricular activities. We are a charitable organization registered with the CRA.
Our goal is to bring as much music as possible to kids in Vancouver schools.
It costs our kids $12 per week to participate in choir or band rehearsals. In most cases, this weekly rehearsal fee is covered by parents or caregivers. However, this is not possible for all kids who would like to be involved and so, in cases of need, VEMS is committed to providing bursaries.
This Fall, we have sponsored 125 children with reduced fees. This covers a total of 1,257 rehearsals at a cost of just over $15,000.
Our ability to continue providing assistance to children in the programme requires financial resources beyond what we currently have. We appreciate any amount you can contribute. Here’s what your donation can do:
Donor Levels
Hugs & Kisses ($12 – $69): Covers 1 to 5 rehearsals for a student, with our generous thanks when we see you.
Chocolate Bandit ($70 – $129): Covers 6 to 10 rehearsals and we will send sweet treats directly to you!
Singing Telegram ($130 plus): Covers at least 11 rehearsals and we will arrange for a Zoom-based performance of a song of your choice to be sung for a special occasion. (Think “Happy Birthday” sung by one of the professional singers who volunteer in support of VEMS!)
All donations are eligible for a tax receipt.
You can donate here: https://square.link/u/hJTBQ3by
Turbo Tax explanation of how charitable donations work at tax time: https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/tax-benefits-of-charitable-donations-5414