Because when a child shows up to school without the supplies they need, without food in their belly, or without the confidence that they belong, learning becomes the last thing on their mind.
We're a community-powered foundation working side-by-side with schools, donors, and volunteers across Nanaimo and Ladysmith. We provide aid for students so they thrive both in the classroom and in life. Here’s how we make it happen.
In SD68, poverty is real. We help cover the basics with supplies, fees, and clothes.
In SD68, poverty is real. We help cover the basics with supplies, fees, and clothes.
In SD68, poverty is real. We help cover the basics with supplies, fees, and clothes.
In SD68, poverty is real. We help cover the basics with supplies, fees, and clothes.
We’re proud to be one of the charities of choice for this year’s Dirt Cup Charity Hockey Event.
When you grab your tickets, you’re not just in for a great night of hockey — you’re also helping support local students and families through the Nanaimo Ladysmith Schools Foundation (NLSF).
Community. Hockey. Impact.
Let’s pack the rink and make a difference together.
- You want your generosity to make a real, tangible difference for kids in Nanaimo-Ladysmith
- You're looking for a cause that's connected to real schools and real students
- You want transparency on where your money goes and what it does
- You'd like to give your time, skills, or voice
- Your child is missing out on things their classmates have access to
- You're not sure what support is available or whether your family would qualify
- You want help that treats your family with dignity and respect
- You're a student thinking about what comes after graduation
- You know a student who needs support but aren't sure how to access it
- You need tools, food programs, or classroom funding and don't know where to start
- You want a community partner who understands what school life actually looks like
- You're stretched thin and need a straightforward way to help students
The true story of NLSF is told by the small interventions that lead to big change. These are a few of the moments that prove what a community can accomplish when we join together.
