About Us
Raise the Roof Galiano is a fundraising initiative led by a team of volunteers who are passionate about building affordable rental housing on our island. RTR began as a grassroots, community initiated and run event and has been putting the FUN in fundraising since May 2021. RTR raises funds for Thuthiqut Hulelum' and the Georgia View Project on Galiano Island, BC to provide a total of 32 affordable and secure homes for singles, couples, families and seniors.
FUNDRAISERS
Numerous individuals and community organizations have generously donated time, services, expertise, products, gift certificates and funds to support RTR initiatives.
Past Fundraisers
Moving sales; a bird-house building contest; a gingerbread house contest; Christmas ornament contests; a Benefit Concert with local musicians and writers; sailing charters; Rave the Roof Music Festival; a Farm Picnic; a children’s Christmas ornament workshop; a Christmas wreath making workshop; sales of our very cool swag; and, of course, our much-loved online auctions on our facebook group page.
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If you have an idea for a fundraiser you’d like to host, please get in touch. We would be happy to promote it for you on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Watch our socials for info on upcoming auctions and other fundraisers.
AUCTIONS
Repurpose for a Purpose!
Our regular Facebook peer-to-peer online auctions have become hugely popular as a fun way to raise funds and meet friends and neighbours along the way.
Auctions run noon Thursday - noon Tuesday over long weekends throughout the year, except January and December. Instructions in our about section on FB.
COMMUNITY
A Very Special Thank You!
Thank you to our donors, big and small, and all the individuals and families who have participated in past events.
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And a big shoutout to the many businesses and organizations who have supported our events, including:
Galiano Island Books, Galiano Trading, Galiano Conservancy, Babes, Galiano Sailing Charters, Galiano Chocolates, St. Margaret’s of Scotland, The Loose Leaf Tea and Papery, Oxeye, Crane & Robin, The Galiano Inn, Charmer, Lola, Pinky’s, Madrona Del Mar Spa, Muse Masks, Kerrie Anne RMT, Galiano Chamber of Commerce, Galiano Coffee Roasting Company, Galiano Chocolates, Gulf Island Kayaking, Galiano Sailing Charters, Galiano Trading, Galiano Courier, Galiano Garbage Gals, IF Ceramics, Montague Harbour Marina, Rest-Q Animal Sanctuary, Galiano Moped and Boat Rentals, St. Margaret’s of Scotland, Queen Accordiana, Robinsdale Creek Farm and Hatchery, Wild 1, Galiano Saturday Market, Slipcovers Canada, Oh.Em.Gee, Sturdies Bay Bakery, Sea to Seed Farm, Active/Passive, The Corner Store, Double Vision, Atrevida, The Woodstone Manor, The Yellow House, Clarabella's, Love of Crêpes, Blu Bakery, and Daisy Hill Farms.
PROJECTS
Thuthiqut Hulelum' — 280 Georgeson Bay Road
Following successful rezoning and design planning for 20 clustered homes on this 10-acre site adjacent to Page Drive, GALI was approached by the Capital Regional District (CRD) to purchase the project. GALI transferred ownership of the Thuthiqut Hulelum’ land, architectural and engineering plans, and ongoing development contracts to the CRD, whose subsidiary, the Capital Regional Housing Corporation, (CRHC) is responsible for securing construction funding for the project and overseeing construction. Once complete, the CRHC will contract GALI to oversee housing management, ensuring the community remains at the heart of this development.
The Georgia View Project — 1663 Georgia View Road
This project will deliver 12 units of affordable rental housing on a 2-hectare lot adjacent to the Community Forest. Following successful rezoning and subdivision by GIGARHS, title was transferred from the Galiano Club to GALI in the fall of 2025. GALI is now working in close partnership with GIGARHS to bring these much-needed homes to the community.
