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Better Meals


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- Provides seniors with home delivered meals - Provides options for Diabetic, Low Sodium, and Pureed diets \Primary Contact: Sam Chan, Manager, Client Relations; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Order Desk: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 3:00pm (excluding holidays) \Languages: English

Facebook: facebook.com/bettermealscaTwitter: twitter.com/bettermeals

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BC Human Rights Clinic


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Prevously known as: BC Human Rights Coalition

- Provides free representation to complainants who have cases before the BC Human Rights Tribunal on a province-wide basis - If accepted, you will be assigned an Advocate who will advise you as to the Tribunal process, work with you to develop and prepare required documentation (including on any preliminary applications), deal with deadlines, and represent you at any settlement meetings- Although most cases settle, should the matter not settle or be dismissed on a preliminary basis, a lawyer will be assigned to work with and represent you through all remaining stages of the proceedings, including with respect to preparation for and attendance at any hearing \Languages: English

Twitter: twitter.com/BCHRC

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BC Teen Challenge


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- Offers a faith-based restoration program usually completed in 12 months for young men and women (ages 19+) who are trapped in addiction, including drugs and alcohol - Endeavours to help people become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive - Incorporates many different elements into the program, including educational training, spiritual guidance, and practical work experience \Languages: English

Close To: Glenmore Rd and Chase Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/atcsbc/

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BC Association of People that Stutter, (BCAPS)


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- Supports people who stutter and their families with a variety of programs, financial assistance for therapy, support groups, and information resources- Encourages, facilitates, and assists support groups for people who stutter - Lends books regarding stuttering to people who stutter - Works to increase the awareness of stuttering as an issue affecting members of society - Has an annual camp where people of all ages get together and share their experiences every summer - Organizes an annual International Stuttering Awareness Day event every October with speakers and workshops - Provides limited financial assistance to those with a demonstrated need to obtain stuttering therapy - Offers referral and information services for people who stutter - Networks with other stuttering organizations and therapy clinics to increase the flow of information on stuttering and services - Provides educational resources for professionals who support people who stutter \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bcaps123Twitter: twitter.com/BCAPS1

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BC Epilepsy Society


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- Provides education, advocacy and support services to people with epilepsy - Offers resource center, lecture series and educational events, seizure awareness workshops, support groups, and information for women and girls living with Epilepsy - Funds research, provides hospital outreach, camp opportunities for kids with epilepsy, and post-secondary scholarships \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/BC-Epilepsy-Society/265298573586670Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/98594469@N08/Pinterest: pinterest.com/bcepilepsy/Twitter: twitter.com/BCEpilepsyYouTube: www.youtube.com/BCEpilepsySociety

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BC Food Systems Network Society


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- Links people all over the province involved in community-level action related to food - Highlights the way food issues cross cultures, sectors and age groups - Shares insights, initiatives, strategies and critical analysis of events in the food system through an email network and annual general meetings \Primary Contact: Terri Rutty, Director; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BCFSNTwitter: twitter.com/BCFSN

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Okanagan


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Offers a wide range of school-based mentoring programs designed to meet the varied needs of the children and youth

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Helen Brownrigg, Interim Executive Director; Phone: 250.765.2661 ext 103; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm \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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BC Housing, Home Adaptations for Independence (HAFI)


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- Provides financial assistance to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities in BC to continue to live in the comfort of their home - If you or a member of your family are having difficulty performing day-to-day activities independently and safely, the HAFI program may be able to help - Home owners or renters may be eligible for assistance if they meet the eligibility requirements \Languages: English

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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Building Healthy Families Society, First Step


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Provides group training sessions and weekly in-home coaching support for parents with children under the age of 2 to learn new skills for nurturing and healthy communication

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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BC Cancer Agency, Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior


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- Provides full range of cancer services from education, prevention, diagnosis and treatment, to cancer research - Provides assessment and diagnostic services, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, supportive care and nutrition counselling - Volunteer opportunities available

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: John Larmet, Regional Director; Phone: 250.712.3941; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Jackie Jacques, Executive Secretary; Phone: 250.712.3901; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Royal Ave and Pandosy St

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Better Business Bureau


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- Sets standards for ethical business behavior and monitors compliance - Helps consumers identify trustworthy businesses, and those that aren’t - Sets standards for and evaluates thousands of advertisements each year, and the practices of thousands of charities - Coaches businesses on ethical behavior and how to build stronger, more trusting relationships with their customers - Offers its national and local consumer services online and in person \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/BBBmainlandBCGoogle+: plus.google.com/108347035338918381081/aboutInstagram: www.instagram.com/bbb_mbcLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=1323147&trk=anet_ug_hmPinterest: pinterest.com/BBBConsumerNews/Twitter: twitter.com/bbb_bcYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/BBBconsumerTips

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Bethel Church of Kelowna


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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Languages: English

Close To: Curts St and Kinnear Ave

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Autism Okanagan Association (AOK)


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- Works in collaborative partnerships with several organizations including: Autism BC, Autism Community Training (ACT), The Canucks Autism Network (CAN), the Pacific Autism Family Foundation (PAFF) and Els for Autism Canada - Provides financial support to local initiatives including the Central Okanagan Special Hockey Program and the Kelowna Autism Awareness Walk - Programs and services include: Young Ambassadors, Kelowna Wildcats Special Hockey Program, Kelowna Wild Special Hockey Program, Mom's Night Out, Fall Family Picnic at Arion Farm, and Sensitive Santa at Orchard Park Mall \Primary Contact: Vicki Cairns, Director, Autism Okanagan; Phone: 250.469.0014; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs, 10am-2pm \Languages: English

Close To: Springfield & Spall

Facebook: www.facebook.com/autismokanagan

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Alzheimer Society of BC


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- Alleviates the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias - Promotes research and leads the search for a cure - Provides province-wide, toll-free Dementia Helpline \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerBCInstagram: www.instagram.com/AlzheimerBC/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alzheimer-society-of-b-c-Twitter: twitter.com/AlzheimerBCYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimerBC

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Autism Speaks Canada


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- Funds research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure, for autism - Increases awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and advocates for the needs of individuals with autism and their families \Primary Contact: Janet Anderson, Regional Manager, Autism Speaks Canada; Phone: 1.604.369.3471 * 1.888.362.6227 ext 207; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Deanna Rolston, Walk Coordinator; Email: [email protected]

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AutismSpeaksCanadaGoogle+: plus.google.com/+AutismSpeaksInstagram: www.instagram.com/autismspeakscanada/Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/bcwalknow/Twitter: twitter.com/autismspeaksCANYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCazNhxosNf9xPlJE44h-pFw

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Alzheimer Society of BC, North & Central Okanagan, Caregiver Support Group and Early Stage Support Group


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Offers support groups geared at strengthening the coping abilities of people in the early stages of dementia and active family caregivers through sharing common experiences, learning about dementia, its progression and the impact it may have on individuals and families, learning practical coping strategies, encouraging early planning, and supporting inividuals to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their physical and emotional health \Primary Contact: Carly Gronlund, Support & Education Coordinator, North & Central Okanagan; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Richter St and Leon Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlzheimerBCInstagram: www.instagram.com/AlzheimerBC/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/alzheimer-society-of-b-c-Twitter: twitter.com/AlzheimerBCYouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimerBC

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Amnesty International Canada, Kelowna Group 161


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- Human rights organization and worldwide movement to help those whose human rights are under attack - Members stand in solidarity with human rights defenders and often risk their lives and safety in the continuing struggle for human rights \Languages: English

Facebook: www.facebook.com/amnestycanadaLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/amnesty-international-canadaPinterest: www.pinterest.com/amnestycanadaTwitter: twitter.com/AmnestyNow

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ARC Programs Ltd., Changes Youth Alcohol and Drug Program


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Provides a range of alcohol and drug services in school and community settings including but not limited to: substance misuse, assessment, prevention and early intervention services, brief counselling intervention, intensive individual treatment, referral and case management within the addictions/mental health system of care, aftercare planning and support services, parent consultation and education

Accessibility: Fully Accessible ; Changes School-Based services are offered in Middle and High Schools in the Central Okanagan School District catchment area. Youth may also be seen in the community setting and ARC’s Bernard Street office in Kelowna \Primary Contact: Marnie Bland, Program Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Bernard Ave and Ellis St

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Abbeyfield Houses Society of Canada, Abbeyfield Orchard City, Kelowna Society


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Provides a semi-independent retirement community house

Accessibility: Partially Accessible \Primary Contact: Saskia Battersby, Director; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Bernard Ave and Elm St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/orchardcityabbeyfield

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ARC Programs Ltd., MOSAIK Learning Centre and Autism Therapy


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- Provides services for children under 6, and for their families and/or caregivers - On RASP list and BCBA - ABA approach with developmental strategies - Consultant coordinates with SLP and OT for programming - Focus on social communication and interaction, behavior and self-regulation, play skills - In-home and learning centre both available - Interventionists trained to work under consultant 1:1 with child utilizing behavior plan and centre programming

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Ground level access off of Springfield Road \Primary Contact: Caryn Richardson, Behaviour Analyst Program Coordinator; Phone: 250.469.3576 * 250.763.2977 ext 121; Fax: 250.763.6060; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Candice Henriques, Behaviour and Mental Health Services Program Director; Phone: 250.763.2977 ext 120; Fax: 250.763.6060; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm (Office) \Languages: English

Close To: Springfield Rd and Barlee Rd

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Access Resources Inc.


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Prevously known as: Access Human Resources Inc.

- Provides integrative, person-directed residential and community supports for individuals with developmental disabilities - Offers Globally Funded Programs for Youth, ages 12-19 years, Adults, ages 19 and up, and Support Programs - Offers Fee-for-Service Programs - Offers Individualized Funding Programs

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Angie Ludvigsen, Quality Services Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.2217 ext 201; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm \Languages: English ; French ; Japanese ; Spanish

Close To: Borden Ave and Bowes St

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