Central Okanagan Hospice Association

They offer compassionate care, comfort, support, and learning to those who are dying or grieving within our community.

Home page:  http://hospicecoha.org/  Donate page:  http://hospicecoha.org/donate-to-coha/

The Foundry

Foundry Kelowna is a place where any youth or parent in our community can find easy access to the help they need, when they need it. It is an integrated youth and family initiative that will transform how mental health and substance use services are delivered in Kelowna; providing early intervention to support young peoples’ wellbeing.

Home Page:  https://foundrybc.ca/kelowna/  Donate Page:  Donate Here

The Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society

The Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society (“E Fry”) is a trusted charity that is dedicated to advancing the safety, legal rights & economic security of women & children.

Home Page: http://empowerific.com/  Volunteer Page: http://empowerific.com/volunteer/

Pathways Abilities Society

The society was organized in 1953 by a group of parents, teachers, doctors, and concerned citizens to ensure the education of children with mental handicaps.

Home Page: http://pathwayskelowna.ca/our-history/  Volunteer Page: http://pathwayskelowna.ca/volunteer-opportunities/

Bikeways

For 19 years, Bikeways has provided Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan Valley communities with quality and low-cost used or gently-refurbished bicycles.  All proceeds from the sale of our gently-used bikes and parts support Pathways Abilities Society, enabling paid employment for individuals with diverse abilities in our community.

Home Page:  https://www.bikeways.ca/  Volunteer Page:  https://www.bikeways.ca/volunteer-at-bikeways

Cycling Without Age

Cycling Without Age is a movement started in 2012 by Ole Kassow. Ole wanted to help the elderly get back on their bicycles, but he had to find a solution to their limited mobility. The answer was a trishaw and he started offering free bike rides to the local nursing home residents.

Home Page: https://cyclingwithoutage.org/about/  Volunteer Page: https://cyclingwithoutage.org/the-pilot/