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Why Your Support Matters

Preserving History Together

The Canadian Railroad Historical Association, Pacific Coast Division is a registered charity dedicated to preserving and promoting Canadian railway heritage.

Our work is made possible by the generosity of donors like you. As a volunteer-run organization, every dollar donated goes directly toward our preservation and education programs.

Your donation helps us:

Maintain and preserve historic railway equipment
Digitize and protect archival materials
Publish our quarterly journal and research
Organize educational events and programs
Support ongoing research into railway history

Registered Charity: 897861985RR0001

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Ways to Donate

Choose the donation method that works best for you.

Donate by Mail

Send a cheque payable to "CRHA Pacific Coast Division" to our mailing address:

P.O. BOX 1006, STATION A
VANCOUVER, BC V6C2P1

Donate by Phone

Call us to discuss your donation or arrange a contribution by phone:

(604) 360-2424

Donate Artifacts

We accept donations of railway-related materials including photographs, documents, and artifacts.

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Your Impact

How Your Donation Helps

Every contribution makes a difference in preserving railway heritage.

Equipment Preservation

Your donation helps maintain and restore historic locomotives and railway equipment, ensuring these mechanical marvels survive for future generations to appreciate.

Archive Digitization

Donations support the digitization of fragile photographs, documents, and records, preserving them and making them more accessible to researchers.

Publications

Your support helps us publish our quarterly journal and other educational materials that share railway history with the community.

Events & Programs

Donations help fund educational events, presentations, and community programs that share railway heritage with the public.

Tax Benefits

Tax-Deductible Donations

As a registered charity, we issue tax receipts for all eligible donations. Your generous contribution may qualify for a tax deduction.

Registered Charity Number: 897861985RR0001

Tax receipts are issued for donations of $20 or more. Receipts are typically sent within 4-6 weeks of receiving your donation.

For questions about tax receipts or larger donations, please contact us directly.

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Beyond Financial Donations

Other Ways to Help

Volunteer

Donate your time and skills to help with our programs, events, and preservation work.

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Become a Member

Your membership dues directly support our work while giving you access to exclusive benefits.

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Spread the Word

Share our mission with friends and family. Help us reach more people who care about railway heritage.

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