Charity
At Furnal Equinox, we proudly embrace our role as a leading Canadian Furry convention, dedicated to nurturing community spirit and promoting social responsibility. With a deep commitment to our community and a strong passion for animal welfare, we strive to make a meaningful impact through strategic partnerships and proactive initiatives.
One of our goals at Furnal Equinox is to raise awareness and advocate for animals’ well-being while supporting conservation efforts for essential ecosystems. Beyond enhancing the convention experience, we aim to leave a lasting legacy of positive social impact. By collaborating with respected animal welfare and conservation organizations, we empower our community to contribute to meaningful change, one pawprint at a time
Charity of Choice: Procyon Wildlife
Located in Beeton, Ontario, Procyon Wildlife is dedicated to working with our communities in an effort to help wild animals in need of care. Their goals are to rescue, rehabilitate and safely release these animals, and to promote public appreciation for wildlife preservation.
Your Support In Action
In 2024 we raised over $14,000 for Procyon Wildlife. The funds purchased much-needed supplies, including a new incubator and two oxygenators!
Our Charitable Initiatives
Every dollar donated through these initiatives goes to our charity of choice.
· Attendee donations during registration
· Dealers Den Silent Auction
· Night Market Silent Auction
· Sunday Voice Auction (Live Auction)
· Raffles/Contests
· Charity Exclusive Pins – Get yours before they are gone!
· Charitable Workshops & Panels
· Charity Buckets! Find them throughout the weekend with our charity staff – even pocket change makes a huge difference!
How To Get Involved
Donate an item for our Auction!
Every year we run a Silent Auction in the Dealer’s Den and Night Market, and a Voice Auction on Sunday where all proceeds go towards our selected charity. We accept art, merchandise, commission-based services, and like-new fandom memorabilia. Have an item you’re not sure about? Want more information? Send us an email at charityteam@furnalequinox.com
Run a Workshop or Panel to benefit the Charity
Want to help raise funds for charity your way through a workshop or panel? We are happy to discuss what that can look like. Reach out to us!
Have a fundraising idea you think will be a hit? Share it!
We are always on the lookout for new fun ways to engage the community with our fundraising and your idea just might be it. We know not everyone has the time to volunteer but may still want to contribute and this is an amazing way to do just that. Share that idea with us!
Volunteer
All of our fundraising efforts for our selected charity are possible through volunteers who help through the weekend by supporting initiatives like our auctions and charitable panels. Got the gift of gab? Enjoy being in the middle of the action? This might be the place for you. Check out our Volunteer page to apply!
All Charity Staff and Volunteers must have a Criminal Records Check that is valid in the last 3 years.