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Meet the partners behind our water projects
Local committees choose the well sites, train repair teams and collect small fees that keep the pumps running for a decade.
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Why Lumen Co
Why give through Lumen Co
Ninety cents of every dollar reaches projects, and you see exactly what your gift achieved.
Tax receipts
Receive a tax receipt seconds after every gift, plus a yearly summary each January.
Secure giving
Card, bank and wallet payments are encrypted and processed by certified payment partners.
Local partners
We work through community organisations in 36 communities, led by people who live there.
Transparent reports
Our accounts are independently audited every year and published in full on this site.
Impact tracking
See photos, project updates and numbers from the exact project your gift funded.
Volunteer network
More than 1,400 volunteers sort food parcels, tutor children and walk shelter dogs every week.
By the numbers
What your support has achieved
1,400volunteers
90%of every gift goes to projects
36communities supported
210kpeople helped
Stories of change
Stories of change
Donors, volunteers and partners on why they give and what they have seen it achieve.
Our company matched every employee donation. The team loved it.
Noah PatelVolunteer coordinatorA charity that treats its supporters like partners.
Arjun KowalskiCorporate partnerSeeing photos of the finished well brought me to tears.
Mason BrennanWeekend volunteerThe updates show exactly where my money goes. That transparency matters to me.
Mia FischerFirst-time donorSeeing photos of the finished well brought me to tears.
Samir LarsenMonthly donor since 2019My children chose to donate their birthday money here.
Jonah NguyenFundraiser, city marathonInsights
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News from the field
Project updates, volunteer stories and the reports that show what your support achieved.
Relief
Priya SilvaOct 11, 2026
What happens after a disaster appeal
The first 72 hours are about water and shelter. The next six months are about rebuilding homes, schools and livelihoods with local partners.
Priya SilvaOct 11, 2026
StoriesMia QuinnSep 8, 2026
A day in the life of a volunteer
From the 7 am food bank shift to an afternoon reading club, one Saturday volunteer shows us what a day of help looks like.
Mia QuinnSep 8, 2026
NewsTariq HaddadAug 9, 2026
Our yearly impact report, explained
We show where last year's money went, line by line: programmes, fundraising costs and the ten cents in every dollar that keep us running.
Tariq HaddadAug 9, 2026
EnvironmentArjun MoreauAug 8, 2026
Why we plant trees with the schools we build
Each new classroom comes with fifty trees planted by pupils, giving shade, fruit and a living science lesson for years to come.
Arjun MoreauAug 8, 2026FAQ
Questions about giving
Everything you need to know before you start.
Can I choose where my money goes?
Yes, you can give to a specific project or where the need is greatest.
Can my company get involved?
We offer matched giving, team volunteering days and partnerships.
Can I cancel a monthly gift?
Of course, at any time, with one click or one call.
How much of my donation goes to projects?
Ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to our programmes.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, and you receive a receipt by email straight away.
How can I volunteer?
Sign up online and we will invite you to an introduction session.
Still have questions?Our team is happy to help.
Lumen Co426 Hillcrest Road, Montreal
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Get in touch
Questions about a gift, volunteering or a company partnership? Our supporter team replies within one working day.
Our work
Where your support goes
Six programmes, from clean water and schooling to animal rescue, all run with local partners.
Clean water
Wells built with villages and kept running by trained local committees for at least ten years.
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Volunteer programs
Give one Saturday or a weekly shift at food banks, schools and animal shelters nearby.
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Education fund
School kits, trained teachers and repaired classrooms for children who would otherwise miss out.
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