Local Charities:

Central Okanagan Community Food Bank

The Central Okanagan Community Food Bank is dedicated to providing much-needed food and support to those living in Kelowna and West Kelowna.

Home page: https://cofoodbank.com/  Donate page: https://cofoodbank.com/donate/

Kelowna Women’s Shelter

Since 1980, Kelowna Women’s Shelter has offered a safe place to stay and essentials such as food, clothing, and toiletries for women who have to flee quickly and don’t have the time to prepare.

Home page:  https://kelownawomensshelter.ca/  Donate page:  https://kelownawomensshelter.ca/give-help/donate-now/

Kelowna & District SHARE Society

The Kelowna and District SHARE Society is a non-profit, charitable, community-based thrift store. Volunteers are always welcome at the Depot. SHARE provides personal and household necessities to people in need through different programs.  Read more….

Home page:  http://kelownasharesociety.ca/    Donate Page:  http://kelownasharesociety.ca/Donate

Click here to view Kelowna Now’s video of Share’s operation

Kelowna Women’s Shelter Thrift Store

Want to shop and support the Kelowna Women’s Shelter at the same time? Visit the Kelowna Women’s Shelter Thrift Store!  Profits go back into the Shelter and support their many services.

Home page:  https://kelownawomensshelter.ca/ Donate page:  https://kelownawomensshelter.ca/give-help/donate-now/

Dying With Dignity Canada (DWDC):

Dying With Dignity Canada is the national human-rights charity committed to improving quality of dying, protecting end-of-life rights, and helping Canadians avoid unwanted suffering.

Volunteering as an Independent Witness for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD): Federal law requires a person’s assisted dying request to be signed by two independent witnesses.

More about independent witnessing here: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/witness_program

and here: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/witnesses_to_choice

DWDC home page: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca   Donate page: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/give_today

Kelowna NOW Canada Society: (New Opportunities for Women)

Since 1998, NOW Canada has been providing front-line programs and services for women and youth who have experienced addictions, abuse, sexual exploitation, and mental health challenges.

Home page:  http://www.nowcanada.ca/  Contact page:  https://www.nowcanada.ca/contact_us/

United Way Central & South Okanagan Similkmeen

United Way has evolved from a fundraising organization to a community-impact organization, engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action to create positive change for people and communities.  In doing so, they ensure that resources are invested where they are most needed and where they will have the greatest impact.

Home page:  http://unitedwaycso.com/  Donate page:  http://unitedwaycso.com/donate/

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/

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/