Early one March morning in 2007, three women packed, with fourteen others, into a poorly maintained and unsafe work van lost their lives when the driver lost control on a highway near Abbotsford, BC.
These senseless deaths sparked a province-wide review of farm transportation and a coroners’ inquest that gave rise to stronger rules, regulations and enforcement, making farm work safer.
The Golden Tree will stand as a monument to these women, the sacrifices of their families and friends, and as a powerful reminder of the consequences of unsafe work.
The Tree will be built with the generous support of donations from government, labour organizations, business, community groups and individual donations from people like you.
Project Sponsorship Goal Achieved
Golden Tree Fully Funded
Thank you to all our sponsors!
Donations Received
$283,000!!
The Tree will be built with the generous support of donations from government, labour organizations, business, community groups and individual donations from people like you.
Sponsors will become part of a historical achievement, as the Golden Tree will be the first monment in Canada dedicated to farmworkers. It not only honours the contribution farmworkers make to our society, but serves as an important reminder of the need to continue to improve health and safety in the agricultural industry.
Mail or drop off your donation: by mailing a cheque or dropping in to make a cash donation at:
Abbotsford Community Services
c/o Golden Tree Monument Project
2420 Montrose Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9
Phone: by calling Abbotsford Community Services at 604.859.7681 Ext.234 to donate using your credit card or to set up a preauthorized debit gift. Please ensure to indicate that your donation is for the Golden Tree Monument Project.
On-line: by clicking the Donate Online button below you will be directed to our secure on-line donation website. Important! Once in the on-line donation form, choose "Other" in the drop down menu "Your donation will support". Next type in "Golden Tree Monument Project" in the "Message/Instructions" box to ensure that your donation reaches this project.,
GOLD Sponsors - $20,000+
Additional sponsorship gifts for gold sponsors are negotiable, please contact us for more information.
SILVER Sponsors - $10,000+
Donations of $10,000 or more will be offered the opportunity to provide greetings at the official unveiling event.
BRONZE Sponsors - $5,000+
Donations of $5,000 or more will be recognized at the physical site of the Golden Tree.
BRASS Sponsors - up to $5,000
All financial contributions and in-kind donations will be recognized on this website.
If you wish to make an anonymous contribution, please indicate this at the time of your contribution.
All donations over $20 are tax deductible. Please ensure you provide your full name and address in order for a tax receipt to be mailed to you. Our Charitable Giving Registration # 10767 8195 RR0001.