How to Help the Tumbler Ridge Community
Following the February 10 tragedy, many individuals, organizations, and communities have reached out asking how they can help.
This page provides trusted ways to donate, offer support, and connect with current community needs. Information will continue to be updated as needs evolve.
If you are looking for mental health or counselling resources, please visit our Community Support Services page.
For all offers of support or requests for assistance, please contact: donations@dtr.ca
Donate Financially
Financial donations allow organizations to respond quickly to immediate needs while also supporting longer-term community recovery.
Below are three trusted options for those wishing to contribute:
Tumbler Ridge Community Resiliency Fund (Northeast BC Community Foundation)
To ensure that contributions are stewarded responsibly and remain available to support the community’s needs over the months and years ahead, the District of Tumbler Ridge is working with the Northeast BC Community Foundation to administer the Tumbler Ridge Community Resiliency Fund.
The fund will be community-guided to meet evolving priorities as needs change over time. As a registered charitable foundation, the Northeast BC Community Foundation provides the governance, fiduciary oversight, and charitable receipting required to manage donations transparently and in accordance with regulatory requirements. All donations of $20 or more receive a charitable tax receipt.
Donate by credit card, cheque or e-transfer. Please click here.
Contact:
Northeast BC Community Foundation
1212 – 103 Ave
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2G9
Phone: 250-782-8748
Email: info@nebccf.ca
Website: www.nebccf.ca
Tumbler Ridge Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
The GoFundMe, along with the Lake View Credit Union account, is 100% dedicated to supporting the families most impacted by the February 10 tragedy.
This includes:
• Families of the eight victims
• Families of the two children who were very seriously injured
• A small portion allocated to ensure any TRSS staff member needing support can access assistance
Ways to donate:
Tumbler Ridge PAC GoFundMe:
GoFundMe
E-transfer:
TRstrong@lvcu.ca
In person:
Donate directly at any Lake View Credit Union branch
Support for Tumbler Ridge Schools
Donations are also being accepted through the Tumbler Ridge PAC to support both Tumbler Ridge schools. If donors wish to support a specific school, they may write "TRE" or "TRSS" in the memo line. Otherwise, donations will be used across both schools as needs arise.
Cheques can be made out to:
TRE TRSS PAC
Mail to:
ATTN TRE TRSS PAC
C/O TR Elementary
Box 700
Tumbler Ridge BC
V0C 2W0
Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross is also working to support those impacted by the tragedy. Money raised will be used to support those affected by the devastating events, helping to meet immediate needs and address the impacts on individuals, families, and communities.
Offer Support
Many people have reached out wanting to provide goods, services, or other forms of assistance. The District is helping connect offers of support with community needs as they arise.
To help coordinate support and ensure it reaches those who need it most, please contact: donations@dtr.ca
Quilt Donations
We have received several inquiries about quilt donations.
If you are already planning to donate quilts, please connect with Sandra to coordinate drop-off and logistics.
Sandra Milne - Email
Community Needs - Last updated: March 4, 2026
This section helps match support offers with community requests. Needs will be updated as requests are received.
Current Needs Requests:
If you would like to offer support or submit a request, please contact: donations@dtr.ca