Royal Canadian Legion Espanola No. 39 (Poppy Fund)

The Royal Canadian Legion Espanola No. 39 (Poppy Fund) is a Canadian nonprofit organization and registered charity focused on supporting veterans and their families. It operates as a local branch of The Royal Canadian Legion, a nationwide organization dedicated to remembrance and benevolent support for those who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) [3][4].

Overview

Located in Espanola, Ontario, this branch administers funds raised through the annual Poppy Campaign, a major fundraising initiative organized by local Legion volunteers across Canada. The campaign encourages public donations in remembrance of veterans, and all contributions to the Poppy Fund are placed in trust to provide financial assistance and community support to veterans and their dependents [5].

Activities and Purpose

The Poppy Fund managed by the Royal Canadian Legion Espanola No. 39 primarily supports:

• Ongoing care and benevolent support for veterans and their families
• Remembrance programs within schools and the community
• Resources and assistance through a local resource centre
• A bursary program aimed at supporting education for veterans’ children or dependents

Funds raised are strictly managed and must be used in accordance with the Legion’s regulations and approved expenditure processes, ensuring transparency and accountability at the branch level [3][5].

Charity Status and Registration

The Royal Canadian Legion Espanola No. 39 (Poppy Fund) is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), holding the business registration number 891381782RR0001. This status allows it to issue tax receipts for donations and demonstrates compliance with CRA’s charitable requirements [4].

Connection to The Royal Canadian Legion

As part of the broader Royal Canadian Legion network, the Espanola branch contributes to the national mission of honoring Canadian veterans. Donations to the Poppy Fund support initiatives directly benefiting veterans, including financial help, health care support, and remembrance activities to ensure that the sacrifices of Armed Forces members and RCMP personnel are not forgotten [1][5].

The branch encourages community involvement and membership, welcoming Canadian citizens and citizens of Allied nations aged 18 or older to join and support veterans year-round.

The Royal Canadian Legion Espanola No. 39 (Poppy Fund) stands as a vital community organization dedicated to veteran welfare and remembrance in Espanola, Ontario, embodying the values and mission of the national Legion through local action and stewardship of the Poppy Fund.