Dear Ladies,

You may have recently received communication from the American Foundation regarding the introduction of new Stepping Stones in Honour for SQ Kathy’s year. We’d like to clarify that, unfortunately, this program will not be offered through the Canadian Foundation.

Why is the Canadian Foundation not participating?

After careful evaluation, we’ve determined that it is not feasible for the Canadian Foundation to include these particular Stepping Stones in our gift-for-donation program. The reasons are as follows:

• High production costs: Each year, we would need to produce new printing plates and artwork, order a minimum quantity of Stepping Stones, and handle distribution to individual Temples.
• Smaller donor base: Unlike our U.S. counterpart, the Canadian Foundation serves a significantly smaller donor population, which impacts the viability of offering certain items.

Our Commitment

We review all gift-for-donation offerings on an annual basis, always weighing production and administrative costs against actual donations received. This helps us ensure that funds raised are used efficiently to support our shared goals.

We understand that this may be disappointing for some members, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding.

If you have questions, would like more information, or need help explaining this to your Temple officers or Chairs, please feel free to reach out to me directly, *protected email* or to PQ Christine Emch, *protected email*.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

Laura Furnival PQ
Canadian Member Trustee
Daughters of the Nile Canadian Foundation
*protected email*