Community involvement

A chance to give back

Every day, the work of the BC Public Service has a positive and profound impact in B.C. communities. But our employees also contribute with more than their jobs. Each year, our employees are actively involved in raising funds to assist people in need in all regions of the province. The Provincial Employees Community Services Fund (PECSF or Community Fund) was founded in 1965 with a mission to coordinate a workplace fundraising campaign that enables BC Public Service employees to support local charitable organizations that strengthen our communities.

Provincial government employees have the ability to donate to a variety of organizations of their choosing, or to give to the fund in general. Employees have engaged in many innovative special events throughout the years. All levels of the public service create opportunities to socialize and raise money to give back to the community.

We are extremely proud that:

• $1,952,559 was donated during the 2010 campaign in two short months
• 100 per cent of employees' donations go to charitable organizations
• Over 1200 volunteers across the province helped to support 848 charities
• Government absorbs all administrative costs
• Donations stay within the local community