The Ripple Affect Initiative

You decide who we support this year.

We opened nominations to our community, and together we landed on ten incredible BC-based organizations. Now we need you to pick the four we’ll support with our annual 2% donation.

 

Voting closes Sunday, June 21, 2026.

How it works

Simple, transparent, community-driven.

Every year we set aside 2% of our revenue to give back to the communities our clients serve. This year, we want you to help direct it.

 

01: The shortlist is set

Our community submitted nominations. From those, we selected ten BC-based organizations making a real difference across health, environment, housing, and more. Now it’s your turn.

 

02: You pick 4

Vote for the four causes that matter most to you. The four organizations with the most votes win. Voting closes Sunday, June 21, 2026, and winners will be announced by Wednesday, June 24.

 

03: We set aside 2%

Starting July 1, 2026, 2% of every dollar Serious Otters earns goes into a dedicated fund — split equally between the four winning organizations.

The Ten Organizations

About the Initiative

Serious Otters was built to serve purpose-driven organizations, and giving back is part of how we operate, not an afterthought.

 

The Ripple Affect Initiative is our commitment to putting a portion of every dollar we earn toward the communities we care about. This year we’re focused on BC-based organizations because local impact compounds. These are neighbours, not statistics.

Initiative Timeline (Updated)

Phase 1
April 13 – May 3
Nominations are open, please share your favorite local causes before the deadline.
Phase 2
June 1 – June 21
Community voting, review the top nominations and cast your final vote.
Phase 3
July 1
New cycle begins, we start the year of support for our newly selected charities.

The Ripple Affect Initiative

You decide who we support this year.

We opened nominations to our community, and together we landed on ten incredible BC-based organizations. Now we need you to pick the four we'll support with our annual 2% donation.

Voting closes Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Local community organization volunteers working together

How It Works

Simple, transparent, community-driven. Every year we set aside 2% of our revenue to give back to the communities our clients serve. This year, we want you to help direct it.

01: The shortlist is set Our community submitted nominations. From those, we selected ten BC-based organizations making a real difference across health, environment, housing, and more. Now it's your turn.

Initiative Timeline (Updated)

Phase 1
April 13 – May 3
Nominations are open, please share your favorite local causes before the deadline.
Phase 2
June 1 – June 21
Community voting, review the top nominations and cast your final vote.
Phase 3
July 1
New cycle begins, we start the year of support for our newly selected charities.

Our 2025 Impact

Here are the organizations we supported last year through your nominations.

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Kinvia (formerly Canadian Feed the Children)

Supporting children, youth, and communities in overcoming systemic barriers to access nutritious, culturally appropriate food and fostering well-being.

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Doctors Without Borders

Providing medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

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charity: water

Bringing clean and safe water to people around the world through innovative and sustainable projects.

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Make-a-wish Canada

Transforming lives by granting wishes to children with critical illnesses, improving outcomes and quality of life for them and their families.

Split Evenly Between All

This option divided the project’s 2% contribution equally among all four charities, ensuring a balanced ripple of support across our community.

This is your chance to help shape the future of The Ripple Affect. We’ll be reviewing the list annually, so your voice will continue to guide us in supporting the local causes that matter most to you.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference.

Best regards,

The Serious Otters Team

Nominate Today!

Help us identify the grassroots organizations making a real difference in our backyard. Your nomination is the first drop that starts the ripple, so please ensure your voice is heard before May 3.

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