If you are considering donating or granting before the end of the year, please keep in mind the following 2026 dates:
Monday, November 16, 2026: Deadline for Donor Advised Fund advisors wishing to make 2026 grants. Grant requests received after November 16 may not be processed until January 2027.
Monday, November 30, 2026: Deadline for mutual fund donations to qualify for a 2026 tax receipt.
Monday, December 14, 2026: Deadline for securities donations to qualify for a 2026 tax receipt.
Thursday, December 31, 2026: Deadline for wire, online, and cheque donations to qualify for a 2026 tax receipt.
Note: If sent by mail, the envelope must be postmarked no later than December 31.
Or USE THE Q.R. CODE to donate via a credit card.


The social event of the season. A deluxe dinner, a beautiful venue, a worthwhile cause, and a "dare to dream" auction.
Auction items include vacation rentals in exotic destinations, lodge getaways, dining vouchers, spa certificates, exciting adventures, ferry passes, and alot of surprises.
The book sale fundraiser is a summer event held the last weekend of July. Each year, a dedicated group of volunteers start the planning, and collecting the donations, in April. Many community members save and donate their books. Once the books are collected, volunteers carefully sort and organize them, making it easier for patrons to find what they need. All proceeds go to the Hornby Island Community Fund, to be added to the Fund's interest which is paid out annually in grants to local organizations.
Networking for Women. Bringing people together.
Every summer Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., a community member opens their home/garden/deck to other Island women to drop in for a friendly BYOB networking event. Coordinator Brenda Cha is the contact for you to get on the email invite list, or to offer your home as a meeting venue. Join us Summer Wednesdays for an enjoyable few hours to meet 'n' greet other Island Woman.

Exact dates for the Fund's annual events can be found on the online Calendar of Events on our community website, hornbyisland.com
Thanks to everyone who supports these events!
Annual Calendar of Fund Raising Campaigns:
i. Book Sale, around the July long weekend
ii. Celebration of Summer, a gala and silent auction, held in July
iii., Matching Funds, held annually in November and December