SPEC

SPEC Sustainers Strengthen Sustainable Communities

Your monthly donation empowers individuals to thrive in the face of environmental challenges, with programs designed to enhance resilience and cultivate a culture of hope and community.

Why Your Support Matters

As a SPEC Sustainer, your monthly donation empowers community initiatives that boost sustainability and resilience against climate change. Your support propels  programs like the Repair Cafes, School Gardens Program, and Farmland Ecosystem Services,  cultivating a culture of community essential for overcoming environmental challenges.

SPEC Sustainers help to ensure that every community member has access to the resources and support they need to thrive in an ever-changing environment. Your commitment aids in fostering a network of engaged and empowered citizens who are prepared to lead and support sustainability efforts, creating a ripple effect of resilience and positive change across the community.

Our Impact Through Your Support

  • Community Engagement: Monthly donations help us plan and execute community workshops and events with certainty. These gatherings are crucial for spreading knowledge and teaching sustainable practices that participants can implement in their own lives.
  • Program Continuity: SPEC offers engaging and action-driven educational programs, all free or low cost. SPEC Sustainers help keep these programs active even in the off-season, allowing our program managers to create updated curriculum and resources. Your support allows us to plan with certainty, opening the opportunity for increased program offerings throughout the year.
  • Operational Stability: The regular financial support from our SPEC Sustainer ensures that we can sustain our daily operations. This stability allows us to focus more on innovation and less on financial survival, from maintaining our facilities to investing in new technologies that enhance our outreach efforts.

     

    By joining our monthly giving program, you become a part of a dedicated community that believes in making a difference every day for nature and our neighbourhoods. SPEC Sustainers receive early access to our resources, and personal invites to our events. 

     

SPEC members and volunteers at a local sustainability fair in Metro Vancouver.
Children in a SPEC School Garden, learning about sustainable gardening and biodiversity.
Two people volunteer as fixers at a SPEC Repair Cafe in Metro Vancouver. Their volunteer hours contribute to waste reducation and sustainability in Metro Vancouver.