GIVE HOPE. WIN A GETAWAY!

We invite you to help us make a difference in the lives of people in our Oceanside community who are navigating mental health challenges, addiction and recovery.

Your generosity helps Forward House continue to provide a safe, welcoming place where people can find connection, compassion, support and a sense of belonging.

And there's a little something extra to say thank you!

Every donation of $50 or more made between now and December 31, 2026, will automatically enter you into a draw to win:

One night's stay in a Premium Oceanfront Room at the beautiful Bayside Oceanfront Resort, PLUS a $100 gift card!

Whether you choose to give $50, $100 or more, your generosity helps keep hope alive and makes a real difference right here in our community.

Make your donation by December 31 to be entered!

Draw takes place January 8, 2027.

Thank you for believing in Forward House and helping us continue the work of building a stronger, more compassionate community.

Questions or fundraising ideas? Contact Bonnie Bartlett, Community Relations and Fund Development Manager at 250-927-7045.

Why Give

At Forward House, we are as transparent as possible, and we want to make sure you know exactly where your hard-earned dollars are going. The following programs and projects need your help:

Mental Health Programs

Forward House provides more that 3,000 meals per year at very low cost to clients. We are finding that we cannot keep up with rising food costs, and we require your support to prevent our clients from having to pay more. Even a small increase in fees would be detrimental to individuals living on disability incomes.

Forward House offers 20 to 30 programs each week to build community, promote autonomy, increase confidence, and build skills. In order to maintain this wide variety of programming, we need your support.

Forward House is providing outreach in Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay to ensure that individuals who cannot easily travel to Parksville can access services and programs. In order to continue these important outreach services, we need your support.

Addiction Recovery Program

Forward House provides a variety of services and supports for those seeking a life in recovery from substances. We offer recovery coaching, support groups, resource matching, healthcare system navigation, and an extensive lending library. We walk alongside our clients on their personal recovery journeys.

To figure out how much your charitable donation is worth in tax credits, click here.

Other Ways to Give

Leave a Legacy 

Speak to your family about leaving a gift in your will to Forward House Community Society. Gifts of cash, property and life insurance and securities are gratefully accepted. Learn more. 

To donate securities (including stocks, bonds, or mutual funds), click here: Donation of Publicly Traded Securities form

Involve your Business 

Forward House is thrilled to work with many local Vancouver Island businesses to provide vital community services. Check out the family of donors you join in giving compassion.