Support a keystone in Canada’s vibrant cultural community.
The Vancouver Writers Fest is one of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world, hosting life-changing discussions between audiences and both award winning and emerging authors. We also provide a range of year-round initiatives to further encourage reading and literacy.
By supporting the Vancouver Writers Fest, you’ll make sure that Vancouver continues to be a cultural hub on the world stage while ensuring stories, ideas and conversations can be enjoyed by people of all walks of life.
- $40 for one person to meet their favourite author.
- $100 for three people to fall in love with reading again.
- $250 for eight people to witness a transformative discussion.
- $1,000 for 33 people to be inspired to make a change.
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We also accept the following types of gifts:
- Bequests in your will
- Securities – Save More, Give More – Donate Securities directly and avoid paying any capital gains taxes, while receiving a tax receipt for the full amount.
- Aeroplan Miles
Please contact Andrew Forshner or call 778-986-1890 for more information.
Charitable Registration #: 12260 5678 RR0001.
Three Reasons to Give:
The Festival
Support our flagship Festival in October, which brings more than 17,000 people to Granville Island for more than 100 events each year.
Spreading the Word
Support our educational programming, which offers K-12 students the opportunity to interact with celebrated writers from across the globe in more than 40 events designed specifically for young people. We reach more than 7,000 students across British Columbia each year, both in the classroom and at the Festival.
Incite
Support Incite, our free spring reading series in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library, where the Festival shares the power of the written word and its ability to connect the broad demographics of city residents at this highly accessible and welcoming location.