Honour a life. Support compassionate care.
A memorial gift keeps your loved one’s spirit alive — in the music that fills our halls, the pastoral care at a bedside, and the small moments of joy that make life worth living.
Ways to give in memory of a loved one
A memorial gift to Menno Place honours someone you love while bringing comfort, connection, and dignity to the seniors in our care.
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Bronze butterfly on our memorial wall
A hand-engraved bronze butterfly — a permanent symbol of a life well lived on our new memorial wall.
$1600 ($1000 tax receipt)
MOST IMPACTFUL
Make a memorial donation
Support compassionate care, music, recreation, and pastoral programs that bring joy to every resident.
Give once or monthly
MEMORIAL TRIBUTE
Dedicate a bench
A memorial bench named in your loved one’s honour, with a custom bronze plaque in our courtyard — a peaceful place to sit and remember.
$3800 ($2300 tax receipt)
PERSONAL SUPPORT
Talk to us about a custom gift
We’d love to help you find a meaningful, personal way to honour someone you love and celebrate their life.
Email or phone 604 851 3102
“Each year, we accompany over 150 seniors and their families as they pass from this life to the next, providing presence, comfort, and compassionate Christian care. This work is among the most profound expressions of our faith and calling.”
Sujata Connors, CEO
Where your gift goes
Donations go directly to the programs and spaces that matter most to the 700 seniors who call our campus home.
CHRISTIAN VALUES
Pastoral & spiritual care
Chaplains walking alongside residents and families through every season, and the vision of a vibrant central chapel for worship and community on our campus.
HOME OF CHOICE
Care, comfort & a place called home
Renovating aging spaces and building a new long-term care home with homelike furnishings and welcoming features so every resident truly feels at home.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
Recreation & quality of life
Over 280 unique programs nurturing the whole person, plus the modern equipment and care innovations that keep our residents living well and with dignity.
PEOPLE & CULTURE
Caregiver training & excellence
Training and equipping our caregivers through dementia education, care model transition, and development — so every resident receives the warmest care possible.
73
Years of compassionate, Christian senior care
700+
Seniors who call Menno Place their home
27,660+
Seniors served on our campus since 1953
160
Seniors and families in end-of-life care each year
What a memorial gift means to a family
From families who’ve walked this journey with us
“When we invest in compassionate care, equipment and skills that keep seniors safe and comfortable, we are demonstrating what it truly means to truly love our neighbours and value every person in every stage of life.”
Gary Schellenberg
Family Member, MBS Board Member, Donor, Friend of Menno Place
“The chaplains exuded such a caring spirit and it made my heart so thankful that our dad was able to be a part of this community for the last 5+ years of his life.”
Ingrid
A family participant in the Menno Place Remembers Memorial & Butterfly Release
Your gift is in good hands
Menno Place has been a trusted steward of donor generosity for over 73 years.
Tax receipts issued
Gifts over $20 generate an official charitable receipt from the Mennonite Benevolent Society, a registered Canadian charity.
Governed since 1953
The Mennonite Benevolent Society has operated Menno Place on principles of faith-based stewardship for over seven decades.
Accreditation Canada exemplary
Accreditation Canada has awarded Menno Place Exemplary Standing — the highest designation available.
FAQ’s
Can I designate my gift to a specific area?
Yes. When donating online, you can choose from our approved Impact Areas using the “Donate To” dropdown in the giving form. Each option reflects a specific area of care or programming at Menno Place. Gifts are subject to MBS Board donation policy — see the full notice at the bottom of this page.
What if I want to make a larger gift or include Menno Place in my estate plans?
We’d love to talk with you about that. Planned gifts and major gifts make a lasting difference to the seniors in our care. Please email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102 — we’d be honoured to help you find the right fit.
Can I order a memorial item while my loved one is still living?
Yes. Many families choose to order a tribute while their loved one is still a resident — it’s a beautiful way to celebrate their life and let them know how much they are loved.
Can I make a memorial gift after my loved one has passed?
Yes. A gift or tribute in memory of a former resident is a meaningful way to honour their life and ensure their legacy lives on at Menno Place.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
Yes. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for an official charitable tax receipt, issued by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, a registered Canadian charity. Your receipt will be emailed to the address you provide at checkout.
What are my options for giving offline?
If you prefer to give by cheque or through a paper form, you can download our donation form and mail it to us at Menno Place, 32945 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1K1. You can also email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102.
Can I give monthly in memory of a loved one?
Yes. The online donation form includes an option to set up a recurring monthly gift. A monthly memorial gift is a beautiful way to extend your loved one’s legacy throughout the year — and it provides ongoing support to the programs and people at Menno Place.
What is the Mennonite Benevolent Society (MBS)?
MBS is the registered Canadian charity that governs and operates Menno Place. Founded in 1953, it is the legal entity that issues tax receipts and oversees the stewardship of all donations made to Menno Place. When you give to Menno Place, your gift flows through MBS.
I have questions — who can I speak with?
We’re happy to help. Email our Advancement team or phone 604.851.3102 and someone will get back to you personally.
Make a memorial gift today
Every gift — large or small — helps us extend compassionate care to the seniors who call Menno Place home. Donate securely below, or download a donation form if you prefer to give offline.
Above all other things, make love your aim.
1 Corinthians 14:1 (First Nations Version)
Prefer offline giving? Download a donation form
Receipt of and spending of donations is confined to Board approved programs and projects. If, in the opinion of MBS, it should become no longer practical or possible to use this gift for a purpose specified or restricted by the donor (for example, if the program to which it relates is restructured, oversubscribed, or discontinued), MBS will redirect the gift to another purpose where it is most needed, as determined by Board in its discretion.
