Creating childhood memories for local kids in need.
We believe that growing up as a kid should be remembered as a time full of care-free and rewarding experiences. However, many local kids in communities across British Columbia and Alberta come from families in need, where once in a lifetime experiences like a week away at summer camp are just not a financial priority.
Created in 2018 to honour Tom Harris’ legacy as a family man and community leader in philanthropy, the Tom Harris Fund for Families helps create childhood memories that last a lifetime for local kids from families in need.
Thank you to all of the followings partners who have supported the Tom Harris Fund for Families
How you can help
Choose to make a one-time donation or a recurring monthly donation using the secure donation form below. Credit card and Paypal accepted.
The Tom Harris Fund for Families is administered by the Nanaimo Foundation. Charitable tax receipts are provided for the full value of your donation.
If you were inspired by a Tom Harris team member to make a donation, please be sure to dedicate it to them at the bottom of the form.
How we’ve helped so far
$180,000
contributed to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign and local youth organizations since 2018 across BC and Alberta.
1000+ Kids
went to summer camp since 2018, who wouldn’t have otherwise had the opportunity due to financial hardship.
8
committed Tom Harris Cellular team members went skydiving in 2018 to raise donations for the Fund for Families.
90+
committed Tom Harris Cellular team members rode bikes for 24 continuous hours in 2019 for the Fund for Families.
150+
committed Tom Harris Cellular team members participated in 8 weekly fitness challenges in 2021 for the Fund for Families.
20+
committed Tom Harris Cellular team members and their family took on a challenge to ride a mechanical bull multiple times in 2023 for the Fund for Families.
Organizations we’re supporting in 2025
British Columbia
Alberta
Testimonials
Over the years, the Tom Harris Fund for Families has touched countless lives — and the stories speak for themselves. Their words are a powerful reminder of how meaningful community support can be, and the real difference it makes when we come together to help one another.
Help us create lifelong memories for kids in need
Please consider helping us create lifelong memories for local kids in need by making a donation. The total donations will be give back to families facing financial hardship on Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, Metro Vancouver, the BC Interior, and across Alberta.
The Tom Harris Fund for Families is administered by the Nanaimo Foundation. Charitable tax receipts are provided for the full value of your donation.
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Make a donation with credit card or debit at a Tom Harris Cellular store near you.