Fraser Valley tourism groups accepting monetary donations for Lytton, BC

Fraser Valley Tourism Groups Supporting the Wildfire Relief Efforts for Lytton, BC

Communities within the Fraser Valley have come together to support residents of Lytton, BC who were forced out of their homes from last week’s devastating wildfire that destroyed 90 percent of the town.

Tourism and hospitality organizations from this region include: Tourism Langley, Tourism Abbotsford, Tourism Chilliwack, Tourism Harrison River Valley, Tourism Hope, Cascades & Canyons, and Tourism Mission.

Thanks to the generosity of so many businesses and individuals since July 1, storage for household items is currently beyond capacity. However, online monetary donations are still being accepted, and can be made to the Lytton Relief Fund. To date, more than $115,000 has been donated via this GoFundMe page.

Any cash donations collected will be entrusted to Boston Bar First Nations/Tuckkwiowhum Village to distribute to various organizations. Tax receipts will be provided for donations made via GoFundMe.

“We are grateful for the support and donations that have been pouring in,” says AdvantageHOPE’s executive director, Shannon Jones. “Please, if you’re able, we encourage monetary donations that will help the residents and town of Lytton to rebuild.”

Relief efforts are being organized in partnership with Karen Tillotson, Boston Bar First Nation, Tuckkwiowhum Village, Boston Bar Enhancement Society, and Connect Media.

Lytton Wildfire Relief Efforts

The tragedy of the wildfire that has devastated the town of Lytton, BC has affected many lives, and the communities within the Fraser Valley are coming together to support in this time of need. The organizations that make up this incredible region are opening their doors, and we’re looking to everyone that is able, to please donate what you can. We have coordinated with Boston Bar First Nation/Tuckkwiowhum Village to gather what’s needed and deliver to them to distribute.

Online monetary donations can be made to: Lytton Relief Fund

Here’s what we’re looking for from you:

Gift certificates for gas, groceries, pharmacies, and other essential services

New or clean & working tablets (please package in bag together with charger / accessories)

New folding tables (ideal for outdoors)

Industrial generators

Fire Extinguishers

Portable power generators

60 x Large water storage containers

Industrial grade power extension cords (long length)

*Special Donations Requests: we need with delivery straight to Boston Bar by appointment only. (Call Karen at 604-206-6006 for these items or email shannon@nullhopebc.ca)

If you are donating a large number of items, please package the items in boxes rather than bags if possible.

Online monetary donations can be made to: Lytton Relief Fund

Note: Any cash donations collected will be entrusted to Boston Bar First Nations/Tuckkwiowhum Village to distribute to the proper locations and organizations. Cheques are to be made out to Boston Bar First Nation.

Donation Centres

Items needed (please refrain from donating anything beyond this list):

Gift certificates for gas, groceries, pharmacies, clothing stores and other essential services

New or clean & working tablets (please package in bag together with charger / accessories)

Cash donations

Tourism Hope, Cascades & Canyons
Visitor Centre, 919 Water Avenue, Hope
July 1 – 9, 10am – 5pm

Tourism Mission
Visitor Centre, 34033 Lougheed Highway, Mission
July 1 – 9, 8am – 4:30pm

Tourism Langley
Office, 220-5385 216th Street, Langley
July 1 – 9, Please contact Erinn at 778.298.9367 or erinn@nulltourism-langley.ca to arrange drop-off

Tourism Chilliwack
Visitor Centre, 44150 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack
July 1 – 9, 8:30am – 4:30pm

Tourism Harrison
Harrison Visitor Centre, 499 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs
July 1 – 8, 9:30am – 5pm

Agassiz-Harrison Museum
7011 Pioneer Avenue, Agassiz
July 1 – 8, 10am – 4pm

Donation Centres are unable to provide tax receipts for cash donations at this time. If a tax receipt is required, please donate via the Go Fund Me: Lytton Relief Fund

A special thank you to Karen Tillotson, Boston Bar First Nation, Tuckkwiowhum Village, Boston Bar Enhancement Society, and all of the volunteers from the Boston Bar area for all of the work they’re doing to make this possible.

More information for cash / gift card donation inquiries: thefraservalley.ca/blog/2021/7/1/lytton-wildfire-relief-efforts

Media release is provided by Laura Serena, Serena PR. Image courtesy of Fraser Valley Tourism.