Prevously known as: Church Serve (May 2011) ; Neighbourlink (Jan 2006)

- Provides basic house cleaning, laundry and simple food preparation at no cost for those in our community under the age of 65 who have health concerns or disabilities that limit basic activities- Also partners with local food banks to deliver regular food hampers \Primary Contact: Patricia Goertzen, Executive Director; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Springfield Rd and Spall Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/handsinserviceTwitter: twitter.com/lovegivesback

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- Family practice- May not be currently taking new patients- Please call to verify

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Gordon Dr and Guisachan Rd

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- Provides an 'emotional literacy' program that the foundation for more safe and caring classrooms, where children are the 'Changers' - Program has shown significant effect in reducing levels of aggression among school children by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy through a comprehensive curriculum attuned to the development and interests of the children - At the heart of the program, a neighborhood infant and parent visit the classroom every three weeks over the school year, where students are coached to observe the baby's development and to label the baby's feelings - In this experiential learning, the baby is the "Teacher" and a lever, which we use to help children identify and reflect on their own feelings and the feelings of others - Delivered by professionally trained agency staff \Languages: English

Close To: Commercial Dr and Rutland Rd N

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-the-Okanagan-Region-1864666800454621/about/Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbbsc/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-canadaTwitter: twitter.com/BBBSOkanaganYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BBBSCanada

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An organisation managed by and for youths. Help promote, develop and represent the interests of British Colombia’s French-speaking youths through the development of the French language and of francophone culture as well as through hosting province-wide youth events. \Primary Contact: Marion Postic, Communications Coordinator \Languages: English ; French

Facebook: www.facebook.com/CJFCBInstagram: www.instagram.com/conseiljeunessecbTwitter: twitter.com/cjfcbVimeo: vimeo.com/cjfcb

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Offers social emotional learning programs in schools that increase mindfulness, cognitive functioning, empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, that enhances personal success, friendships and resiliency in students and their communities \Languages: English

Close To: Commercial Dr and Rutland Rd N

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/Big-Brothers-Big-Sisters-of-the-Okanagan-Region-1864666800454621/about/Instagram: www.instagram.com/bbbsc/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-canadaTwitter: twitter.com/BBBSOkanaganYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BBBSCanada

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- Builds children’s homes, schools, refugee housing, medical clinics, vocational schools, water projects and other structures that will benefit children at risk - Aims to remove children from poverty, prostitution, slavery or the street and move them into a children's home where they will be safe and their primary needs will be provided for \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/beaherocanada/

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- Mobilizing the church to find practical ways to assist individuals whose lives have been impacted by crime to become whole and productive members of the community - Offers social, emotional and spiritual support and counselling to adult offenders and their families, during incarceration, pre and post-release - Offers prison visits, chapel services & penpal correspondence - Weekly drop in offering computer & telephone use, help getting ID, free store, recreational activities, 12 step programs and safe housing - Provides referrals to other community agencies for employment, transitional housing and basic needs

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Rob Baskin, Executive Director \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Sutherland Ave and Capri St

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Prevously known as: Cash for Clunkers

- Helps drivers remove their old, polluting vehicles from operation in exchange for cleaner modes of transportation by offering a variety of incentives ranging from discounts on new vehicles, car share credits, or money towards a mobility scooter or a bike - Kelowna vehicle Scrap-it locations are the Pick 'n Pull and Apply Valley Auto Wreckers \Hours: Administration office: - Mon-Tue: 9:00am - 4:00pm - Wed: 10:30am - 4:00pm- Thu-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bcscrapit/Google+: plus.google.com/110024320230596773731Twitter: twitter.com/BCScrapItYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6hU9fxbsxUtUWugeLeDNug

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- Directs, delivers or contracts for all organ transplant services across BC - Contracts for inpatient and outpatient transplant services from three transplant hospitals and operates seven regional clinics throughout BC for outpatient care \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCTransplantInstagram: www.instagram.com/bc_transplant/RSS: www.transplant.bc.ca/rss.xmlTwitter: www.twitter.com/bc_transplantYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BCTransplantOfficial

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Offers a “Fathers only” program designed to help fathers learn new practices that help build nurturing and rewarding relationships with children and partners

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Office: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: KLO Rd and Gordon Dr

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Building-Healthy-Families-Society-309092835795246/

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Provides adults with a supportive, non-judgmental environment in a group setting to assist them in addressing anger and its effect on their lives

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Thu: 1:00pm - 3:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: KLO Rd and Gordon Dr

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Building-Healthy-Families-Society-309092835795246/

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Facilitates the ongoing development of healthy, thriving and resilient communities by providing a range of services, programs, events and resources to support communities, local governments and multi-sectoral groups to collaborate around a shared vision for a common purpose \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bchealthycommunities/Instagram: www.instagram.com/bchealthycommunities/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/BC-Healthy-Communities-SocietyTwitter: twitter.com/BC_HC

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Prevously known as: Central Okanagan Brain Injury Society (COBIS)

- Provides direct service to adults with brain injury and their families through support and education - Strong focus on injury prevention initiatives with a specific focus on targeting youth who are at the highest risk of injury - Support services include residential, pre-employment, health maintenance, education, financial management, compensatory strategy development, advocacy, and family support - Support services are provided on a one-to-one basis or in a group format

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Mona Hennenfent, BPE, Chief Executive Officer \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Industrial Ave and Ellis St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/braintrustcanadaTwitter: twitter.com/BrainTrustCADYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCTcimYVmsmR53jEjKcbzkDQ

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- Offers support, behavioral information and consultation for parents with foster children - Provides information and the steps required to become foster families \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fosterparentsbcGoogle+: plus.google.com/113469105079318367118Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/fosterparentsBC/Twitter: twitter.com/BCFFPAYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bcffpa

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- Outreach is an in-home service that provides parents with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to build enduring and healthy relationships with their children - This may include supporting the family as children are reintegrated back into the home

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Office: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: KLO Rd and Gordon Dr

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Building-Healthy-Families-Society-309092835795246/

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Improves access and opportunities for participation in physical activities for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or blind with additional disabilities, and their families and other supporters \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BC-Blind-Sports-1488616341418285/Twitter: twitter.com/bc_blind

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Offers health care services that include 24-7 service, appointment escorts, chronic disease management, companionship, dementia care, drug testing, foot care, free care assessments, funding investigations, home infusions and injections, home support, homemaking and meal prep, hospice palliative care, live-in care, N95 mask fit testing, nursing, personal care, respite care, serious injury care, temporary staffing, wound care

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Sharon Hughes-Geekie, Area Director; Phone: 250.717.7528 ext 225; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Sun: 24 hours \Languages: English

Close To: Tutt St and Groves Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bayshorehcLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/51062?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Abayshore%2Cidx%3A3-2-6Pinterest: pinterest.com/bayshorecanadaTumblr: www.beforetheyweregrandparents.comTwitter: twitter.com/bayshore_healthYouTube: www.youtube.com/BayshoreHomeHealth

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- Provides overnight summer camping experiences for children and teens with physical and/or mental disabilities - Provides safe, fun activities in an environment where the focus is on abilities, not disabilities

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Languages: English

Close To: Davidson Rd and McGowan Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/EasterSealsBCY/Instagram: www.instagram.com/eastersealsbcy/Twitter: twitter.com/EasterSealsBCYYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/lionssociety

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- Serves the interests of its members and promotes oral health - Provides general dental health information on its 'Your Dental Health' webpage and social media pages - Promotes the important connection of oral and general health, the value of regular dental care for the early detection and prevention of dental disease \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourdentalhealthYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/yourdentalhealth

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- Develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options across the province for those most in need, including Aboriginal individuals, frail seniors, those with disabilities, and individuals who are homeless - Provides rental assistance the through the Rental Assistance Program for families and SAFER for seniors \Primary Contact: Ann Howard, Regional Director \Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Nanaimo Ave and Brunswick St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bchousing.org/LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/bchousingTwitter: twitter.com/BC_HousingYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/bchousing1#g/a

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Provides parents and children the opportunity to build on their parent/child relationship and learn through play in a nurturing and stimulating environment \Primary Contact: Sheree Simpson, Program Coordinator \Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 11:00am (Mother Goose Program)Tue,Thu: 9:00am - 11:00am (Parent-Toddler Playtime) \Languages: English

Close To: Wilson Ave and Richmond St

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