Our Partners

The larger the pool of capital, the more income can be earned and the more good that can be done in our community. 

There are a number of ways for individuals, families, organizations, private foundations and businesses to contribute to the Hornby Island Community Fund.

• cash or cheque
• pledges over a number of years  
• stocks and bonds  
• property bequests 
• life insurance 
• memorial gifts 
• stock transfers 

TO MAKE THE DONATION:

WRITE A CHEQUE:

For a Hornby donation, the cheque must be made out to:  

Comox Valley Community Foundation - Hornby Island Fund

   Mail the cheque to:  Comox Valley Community Foundation
     PO Box 1454
     Comox, BC V9M 7Z9 

   Free Post:  If you are on Hornby, you can always drop a cheque off at the Community Fund box 

     at the Free Post.

ONLINE WITH YOUR CREDIT CARD:  

The Comox Valley Community Foundation also accepts donations for the Hornby Community Fund.

https://cvcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1007

This site will allow you to dedicate your donation to pay tribute to certain individuals.

Alternatively, go to this website: 

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-comox-valley-community-foundation/   

Scroll down to the drop down box:    "Apply your donation to a specific fund set up by this charity: "

From the list, choose: "Hornby Island Community Fund "

Below that is an open text box: "Include a message for this charity ":   Be sure to say hi, we love to hear from Friends of the Fund!  And if you are participating in the "Matching Funds" campaign, and donate over $400., we will need your name to ensure you get your thank you, home-made, pie!

WILLS & BEQUESTS:  An information sheet, with suggested wording, is provided at the bottom of this page.  Please download the information and provide it to your lawyer for including the Fund in your Will.

STOCKS & SECURITIES:  Information, with suggested wording, is provided at the bottom of this page.  Please download the information and seek independent financial advise for making this transaction.

Special Notes: Interested persons should consult their financial advisors regarding tax advantages of donation options and the appropriate wording for wills and bequests.

Charitable tax receipts will be issued for gifts of $50. and over.

OUR GOAL 

A donation to the Community Fund is the gift that keeps on giving.

Annual interest paid our helps our community flourish in perpetuity.

Our long term goal is to have enough capital to be a significant 

contributor to non-profit good works on Hornby, in perpetuity. 

In 2023, we were pleased to share that we have in excess of $500,000. in the capital account.

We are a working Board, together with "Friends of the Fund" (many community folks),

we are actively increasing the Fund every year.

Detailed information to assist with decisions on your donating opportunities can be found on our partners website:   Comox Valley Community Foundation  

Or discuss your options with us:

Email: hornbyislandcommunityfund@gmail.com 

Or Talk to:  Advisory Board Members: Karen Ross, Doug Bouey, Byron Corner, Brenda Cha, April Lewis, Anne Carney, Angie Read,, or Angeleah Hoeppner.

Together we are Making a Difference!