Bowen Island Community Foundation

10/31/2026

Happy to support Halloween in the Loop through a Neighbourhood Small Grant to contribute to the community candy collection. Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween evening. Thank you to all the residents and community members who make the evening magical for us all.

10/30/2026

Welcoming Quentin Beck as the Inaugural Executive Director of Bowen Island Community Foundation

We’re delighted to announce that Quentin Beck will become the first Executive Director of the Bowen Island Community Foundation (BICF)!

For 25 years, BICF’s volunteer Board has worked tirelessly with and for the Bowen Island community to grow the Foundation and strengthen its impact. We are deeply grateful for the generous support of our community, whose donations, participation, and commitment have helped make this work possible.

As Bowen Island has grown, so too have the needs of our community and the demands on the Foundation’s resources. The creation of this new leadership role marks an important milestone for BICF, providing dedicated capacity to build on the Foundation’s achievements and support its future growth.

Quentin is well known to many on Bowen Island as a long-time resident, an active volunteer with local organizations, and, most recently, an invaluable Administrator at BICF. Her knowledge of the Foundation’s programs and operations, along with her connections across the community, provides valuable continuity for this next chapter.

As BICF continues to support local initiatives, award grants, scholarships and bursaries, and bring people together through community giving, Quentin will take on leadership of BICF’s day-to-day work and collaborate with the Board to build on the Foundation’s impact.

Quentin will be transitioning from her role as Administrator to her new role as Executive Director between now and January 2027. She will continue to be available during this time at the contact address on our website.

Community Grows Here.
bowenfoundation.com

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Simeon Doytchinov, a neighbourhood small grant recipient, on the launch of the Bike Shed mural. What a fantastic piece of art!

Thank you, Simeon, for bringing this idea to life and making our community a little more colourful!

What would you do with a neighbourhood small grant?

Learn more and start dreaming up your community project:
https://bowenfoundation.com/neighbourhood-small-grants/

09/16/2026

Meet Bowen’s 2026 Scholarship Recipients!
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Knick Knack Nook, and the Bowen Island Legion, $73,000 in awards is supporting 26 Bowen students this year. Join us in wishing them a successful year ahead and read their stories.

https://bowenfoundation.com/meet-bowens-2026-scholarship-recipients/

08/25/2026

Super fun event this Friday to lead in to

Bowen has always been a big supporter of b**r from so I am overjoyed to have them here to sample their b**rs this Friday. Erik from is creating a special recipe sausage using Driftwood Fat Tug b**r in the recipe so come down and have a "Drifterdog" too. He'll be BBQ'ing outside the store under the Driftwood tent.

While the tasting and Drifterdogs are free, we are raising funds to support the Helping Hand Fund. BICF will be there to answer questions about the Fund. We invite you to make a voluntary donation via the QR code or donation boxes. 100% of all contributions go directly to the charity, and official tax receipts will be issued for any amount over $20. In addition, Driftwood will make a direct donation to the Fund as will Bowen B**r and W**e Cellar. Every $ counts, and goes directly to supporting Bowen Islanders in need.

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08/25/2026

Thank you to Bowen B**r and W**e Cellar, Miller's Meatcraft and Driftwood Brewery for their generousity in selecting the BICF Helping Hand Fund as their fundraising recipient. The fund helps islanders facing life emergencies.

Donations to the BICF Helping Hand Fund can be made online via CanadaHelps - https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/148867

Super fun event this Friday to lead in to

Bowen has always been a big supporter of b**r from so I am overjoyed to have them here to sample their b**rs this Friday. Erik from is creating a special recipe sausage using Driftwood Fat Tug b**r in the recipe so come down and have a "Drifterdog" too. He'll be BBQ'ing outside the store under the Driftwood tent.

While the tasting and Drifterdogs are free, we are raising funds to support the Helping Hand Fund. BICF will be there to answer questions about the Fund. We invite you to make a voluntary donation via the QR code or donation boxes. 100% of all contributions go directly to the charity, and official tax receipts will be issued for any amount over $20. In addition, Driftwood will make a direct donation to the Fund as will Bowen B**r and W**e Cellar. Every $ counts, and goes directly to supporting Bowen Islanders in need.

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08/22/2026

Tonight: The Tragically Hip — A National Celebration

A heartfelt thank you to Judith Gedye for her quick action and coordination in securing the opportunity to stream CBC’s The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration at the Community Centre Theatre tonight.

Saturday, August 22 | 7:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30
Suggested donation $20

Thank you to all the community organizations, volunteers and community members who have come together in support of this special event.

The BICF is proud to support the event through a Neighbourhood Small Grant and is especially grateful to have been selected as the fundraising recipient. Funds raised will support the Kipp Thompson Memorial Bursary and Youth Resilience Funds. The funds directly support youth on Bowen Island by helping create educational opportunities, build resilience and provide meaningful support for young people in our community.

We look forward to seeing our community come together tonight. Music, memories and community — what a great way to spend an evening. ❤️🇨🇦

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/148771

08/15/2026

A night of Tragically Hip music supporting 2 BICF Funds!

We’re thrilled to see this special concert coming to Bowen Island on August 22!

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration, presented by CBC and Bowen Island Theatre. All proceeds will support the Bowen Island Community Foundation’s Kip Thompson Scholarship and Youth Resilience Funds — helping local young people pursue their educational goals and build a stronger future in our community.

The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration

10 years since The Tragically Hip's final concert!

August 22, 2026 at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm)
The Theatre at the Bowen Island Community Centre

All proceeds support the Bowen Island Community Foundation's Kip Thompson Scholarship and the Youth Resilience Funds.

Suggested min. donation of $20 (CASH AT DOOR - tax receipts available)

08/11/2026

The Bowen Island Community Foundation Is Hiring!

We are looking for a professional and proactive Executive Director. The new ED reports to the Chair and works collaboratively with the Foundation’s stakeholders, including the board of directors, committees, volunteers, donors, and the Bowen community. Key responsibilities will be in leadership, fundraising, community engagement and relations, and financial and operational oversight.

This is a part-time, 24-hour-per week position. Hours may be worked flexibly.

Applicants should have experience relevant to the key responsibilities. For the full job description and application details, visit our website at https://bowenfoundation.com/jobs.

07/04/2026

Reminder: Deadline for scholarship applications is July 5 at midnight! Nudge your kids...

Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards The Bowen Island Community Foundation manages various scholarship and bursary funds. Find information and instructions for applying below to Post Secondary and Middle School Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. POST SECONDARY How to Apply: STEP 1: Review Available S...