Hope Thrives Here

A Message from Archbishop Smith

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Since arriving in Vancouver earlier this year, I have witnessed the incredible generosity of our local Church. One initiative that has especially stood out to me is Project Advance.

Over the past 40 years, you have raised more than $240 million to support regional and parish projects. What makes Project Advance extraordinary is you. Through your sacrificial giving, you have made way for God to do what might otherwise seem impossible.

This year’s theme, Hope Thrives Here, beautifully reflects what I have seen firsthand in Vancouver:

  • Hope that helps your parish grow,
  • Hope that reaches our young people,
  • Hope that shares Jesus with others,
  • Hope that reaches out to the poor and the forgotten.

Your gift to Project Advance turns this hope into a reality. Most of your donation to Project Advance stays right in your parish, supporting a project chosen by your pastor. Whether it’s maintaining buildings or expanding ministries, your gift will make a direct and visible difference in the community where you worship.

I invite you prayerfully to consider making a gift to Project Advance this year. May your pledge be sacrificial and offered in gratitude for the blessings God has entrusted to you.

Together, may we, under grace, continue to be a Church where hope thrives.

With deep gratitude for your generosity, I assure you of my prayers.

Yours sincerely in Christ,

Archbishop Smith

✠ Richard W. Smith
Archbishop of Vancouver

What does my donation fund?

Secondary School Construction Fund – $2,100,000

Funds the construction of new Catholic secondary school projects

Archdiocesan Ministries – $950,000

Chaplaincy – $200,000
Pastoral ministry in health care facilities

Evangelization Programs – $150,000
Alpha, Discover Discipleship, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, PREP

Youth and Young Adult Ministry – $150,000
Parish youth and Archdiocesan young adult ministry training and support

Social Justice – $150,000
Anti-human trafficking, refugee settlement, migrant farm workers, Door Is Open

Family Life Programs – $100,000
Marriage preparation, parenting and marriage enrichment

Prison Ministry – $100,000
Support for prisoners and former inmates, support for families/victims impacted by crime

Cultural Ministry – $50,000
Ministry for Filipino, Chinese, and Hispanic peoples

First Nations Ministry – $50,000
Ministry for Indigenous peoples

Special Grants – $100,000

Grant recipients will be announced throughout the appeal.

Parish Projects

All funds raised beyond your parish's goal will go toward a local parish initiative.

How do I make my gift?

Donate Online

Make your donation by credit card or direct debit on our secure website and designate your parish as the recipient.

Donate Securities

You can donate publicly traded securities, bonds or mutual funds as a tax efficient way to give.

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Donate by Phone or In-Person

Call or visit your parish office to donate by cheque or credit card. If unavailable call the Development Office at 604-683-0281 (ext. 323).

Planned Giving

To make a planned gift to Project Advance, contact the Development Office at 604-683-0281.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each parish in the Archdiocese is assessed a financial goal for Project Advance. Once that goal has been reached, all additional gifts (less the parish’s share of expenses) is returned to the parish for its own use. For example, parishes have used the rebate to fund upgrades to the parish, expand their buildings, replace equipment, etc. To date, over $100 million dollars has been rebated to our parishes. The Project Advance rebate is not subject to the cathedraticum tax. 

Yes, if you make a monthly gift and would like to change your donation, please visit the following page and fill out a request: https://support.rcav.org/donation-changes.

Yes, using credit card or debit, you can make a one-time donation or monthly donation credited to the parish of your choice.

The transactions will be processed either on the 14th or the 28th of each month. You may indicate your preference on the pledge card. Otherwise, your payment will be processed as soon as possible. 

Please note that installment payments are receipted at year end with the others. All other Project Advance tax receipts are printed in January and sent to the parishes so they can be distributed along with the parish receipt in February. 

You should call both the parish and the Project Advance Office and let them know your new address. If you receive a reminder notice with an old address, please make the necessary changes on the reminder notice and return it to our office. 

Please call the Project Advance Office at 604-683-0281 and we will issue a replacement. 

Yes, but we don’t encourage it for security reasons. It is impossible to trace a cash gift. Ask for a receipt whenever giving cash. 

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