We are a public, charitable foundation established to support a more resilient and self-reliant community.

A key part of the foundation’s work is collaborating with groups and individuals to encourage donations (often through wills and estates) as part of a permanent fund. Income generated from ethically-sourced investments is distributed as grants to eligible charities and activities to enhance community quality of life and to protect our natural environment.

As a registered charity, the foundation provides tax receipts for donations.

The local all-volunteer board of directors and community-based grant committee engages community members to identify local needs and to inspire generosity to meet those needs. The grants committee reviews funding applications and advises the board on how best to support community projects.

QILTS is a registered nonprofit created by a group of Quadra Island grannies in 2024. Our mission is to acquire land to be held in perpetuity in trust in the community for a variety of community purposes. Properties can include land and/or buildings for affordable housing, affordable business space, community-based agriculture or forestry, parks, greenspaces, wildlife corridors, and land with cultural or heritage assets.

We promote ecological protection in our acquisitions and our purchases can include land requiring ecological restoration, especially if they offer additional opportunities for community engagement and education. Income generated from properties can be used to pay for land retoration adn other improvements, or placed a land acquisition fund. 

Our land trust can engage in community planning, research, education and advocacy, and can enter into partnerships with like-minded community organizations. We are currently in the process of acquiring charitable tax status. Contact.

Quadra Island Seniors Housing Society offers affordable accommodation for seniors with low to moderate incomes on Quadra Island. 

Established in 1995 as a registered charitable nonprofit society, our seniors’ housing residence is located in Quathiaski Cove. We serve seniors in our community who need affordable housing and may no longer be able to live completely independently. 

Our goal is to provide age-friendly housing and community support services, enabling seniors to remain on Quadra for the rest of their lives, surrounded by family and friends.