Online Newsletter | Fall 2013 | Page 8

OUR MISSION A Rocha is an international Christian organization which, inspired by God’s love, engages in scienti?c research, environmental education and community-based conservation projects. OUR VISION Restoring salmon habitat, training young scientists, inspiring school children, feeding low-income families – A Rocha is transforming people and places through hands-on conservation projects, environmental education programs and sustainable agriculture initiatives. OUR COMMITMENTS Christian Underlying all we do is our biblical faith in the living God, who made the world, loves it and entrusts it to the care of human society. Conservation We carry out research for the conservation and restoration of the natural world and run environmental education programs for people of all ages. Community Through our commitment to God, each other, and the wider creation, we aim to develop good relationships both within the A Rocha family and in our local communities. Cross-cultural We draw on the insights and skills of people from diverse cultures, both locally and around the world. Cooperation We work in partnership with a wide variety of organizations and individuals who share our concerns for a sustainable world. What will you be remembered for? A bequest in your will to A Rocha Canada will ensure that the work of Creation Care is continued long after your passing. A Rocha has a variety of options for leaving a gift that will bene?t your estate from a tax perspective. We would love to talk with you about this in more detail. Please e-mail [email protected] or call 1.604.542.9022 and ask to speak with Susan Davies. Thank you for your support. To donate: Make cheques payable to: A Rocha Canada Board of Directors Jeremy Bell (Chair), John Diack, Anoinette van Kuik, Ledford Lilley (Treasurer), Sandra Manning, Ken Marr, Karen Reed, Barbara Wernick, Bill Wong A Rocha Canada Board of Reference David Bentall, Tom Cooper, Geoff Cowper, Lorna Dueck, Neil Graham, Paul Kariya, Preston Manning, Edwin Redekopp, Shaila Visser, Rikk Watts, David Wells, Loren Wilkinson 604.542.9022 [email protected] arocha.ca A Rocha Canada 19353 16th Avenue Surrey, BC V3S 9V2