- Offers employment services to assist individuals who have a disability, or are an immigrant, or are over the age of 50- Participants will receive basic computer skills, your skills matched to real jobs, increased confidence, focused resumes and job search skills wage subsidy, individual job coaching, follow-up support, information on Canadian workplace culture, and certifications, such as First Aid and Food Safe

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed 12pm - 1pm) training hours vary, please call or email for schedule \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Bertram St

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Delivers a voluntary, family-centered home visiting program to first-time parents, through family outreach workers who offer prenatal support, promote positive parent child interaction, support healthy infant/child growth and development and make referrals to community resources to meet the family's needs

Accessibility: Fully Accessible - Wheelchair Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed 12pm - 1pm) \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Bertram St

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- Prepares children for adoption placement and provides support to them, their foster parents and their adoptive parents during the process- Also provides post placement support to those children placed in our community who have been in the care of our provincial government prior to their adoption \Primary Contact: Nancy Kilbrei, Coordinator \Alternate Contact: Bev Colbow, Consultant \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Dolphin Ave and Kirschner Rd

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Offers translation and Interpretation services for many languages at a reasonable cost

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Olivet Carullo, Settlement Worker; Phone: 250.763.8008 ext 123 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed 12pm - 1pm) \Languages: English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese ; Dutch ; Filipino ; German ; Greek ; Gujarati ; Hindi ; Hungarian ; Italian ; Japanese ; Korean ; Mandarin ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Punjabi ; Romanian ; Russian ; Serbo-Croatian ; Somali ; Spanish ; Swedish ; Thai ; Ukrainian ; Urdu ; Interpretive Services ; Bosnian ; Armenian ; Croatian ; Farsi ; Flemish ; Frisian ; Tagalog-Filip ; Swahili ; Serbian ; Persian-Farsi ; Malay If your language is not listed please call for further information.

Close To: Leon Ave and Bertram St

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- Wise & Well is a volunteer outreach service helping older adults rebuild social and community connections to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation- Volunteers are screened, trained and then matched with older adults who have indicated an interest in the program- Volunteers will meet with participants in their own home and may also join them in attending existing community events and activities

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Flexible \Languages: English ; Chinese ; Spanish

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- Operates a local, non-denominational social enterprise, offering various Community Assistance Programs and Transition to Employment Programs funded through our thrift store sales- Provides clothing and household necessities to people at very low cost or in exchange for volunteer work hours- Provides goods at no cost to those referred to us by our partner social agencies- Works closely with organizations that address the needs of the homeless- Supports individuals with diverse abilities who wish to be more involved in the community or are seeking to transition into employment- Relies heavily on the generosity of our community for donation, without which our programs would be possible- Provides pick-up and delivery of larger items in the community on a weekly basis- Relies on the good-will of volunteers to keep our prices low- Accepts donations of mattresses & box springsChristmas Hamper Adopt a Family Program:- Through this program families in need are provided with a Hamper filled with food, necessities and small gifts- With the help of local businesses and sponsor families over the past 20 years, over 2000 families have been presented with a Christmas Hamper- If you would like to help in the preparation of christmas hampers or donate to the program please email Adrianne at [email protected]

Accessibility: Partially Accessible \Primary Contact: Steve Crook, Manager \Alternate Contact: Janine Makar, Volunteer Coordinator \Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Gaston Ave and St Paul St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/sharesocietykelowna/

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"Adopt a Family" program matches a registered family in need with a family or organization willing to sponsor them by providing a Christmas dinner and gifts for the family

Accessibility: Partially Accessible ; Unknown \Primary Contact: Steve Cook, Manager \Alternate Contact: Janine Makar, Volunteer Coordinator \Hours: Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Gaston Ave and Richter St

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kelownasharesociety/

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- Promotes safety awareness and accident prevention within Kelowna and the surrounding communities- Provides fun, educational and interactive children's safety training, offers adult riding and driving safety, training and senior driver training programs

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Ayn Lexi, Executive Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Hartman Rd and Dodd Rd

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Prevously known as: Little Travellers' Safety Village & Children's Programs

Educates children about safety with programs that include the Babysitter Training Course, Home Alone, First Aid for Kids, Online Safety Smarts, and Bicycle Safety * also offers Birthday Parties, Pedal Car Field Trips, Pedal Car Drop-ins, and the annual Halloween Haunt \Primary Contact: Ayn Lexi, Executive Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Hartman Rd and Craig Rd

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- Educates the public about a variety of safety issues and through the provision of safety training- Ofers motorcycle training courses that include Learn to Ride, Customized Learn to Ride, Private Training, Advanced Riding Techniques, workshops and events- Offers drivers training courses that include Driving Lessons, GLP (Graduated License Program) Training, International Student & Immigrant Drivers, Corporate Defensive Driving, Senior Drivers Training, and Driver Licensing in BC

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Ayn Lexi, Executive Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Hartman Rd and Dodd Rd

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- Helps senior drivers to increase their skills and confidence on the road and keep their licenses as long as they safely can- Programs include Seniors Assessment & Refresher; Drive Able Assessment & Prep, 55 Alive and Seniors ICBC Retest Prep \Primary Contact: Ayn Lexi, Executive Director; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Hartman Rd and Dodd Rd

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- Provides adaptive programs and services throughout the Okanagan Valley and surrounding areas- Dedicated to the inclusion and equality of children, youth, and adults who have a physical or sensory disability- Offers programs and services including Powder Hounds Adaptive Ski program, Okanagan Thunderchair Power Wheelchair Soccer Team, Wheelchair Basketball, Adaptive Curling, Kids in Motion program, Adaptive Equipment Loan Cupboard, Transportation Program

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Louise Abbott, Executive Director \Hours: Mon-Thu: 10:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

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- Identifies unmet recreational needs for a child with disabilities, finds a similar existing activity or program and works to integrate the child into it- If there is no existing program, Kids In Action looks for a community leader to start a new program

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Louise Abbott, Executive Director \Languages: English

Close To: Ethel St and Harvey Ave

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Hours: Office Hours:- Mon,Tue: 9:00am - 12:00pmSunday Service Times:- 9:30am - The Lords Supper- 10:45am - Coffee & Fellowship- 11:00am - Men’s Prayer- 11:15am - Family Bible Hour & Sunday School- 12:30pm- “Toonie” Lunch \Languages: English

Close To: Vineland St and Bernard Ave

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

Close To: Borden Ave and Gordon Dr

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- Provides services that include the Child Care Resource and Referral Program- Outreach program with drop-in programs, community development and presentations on Subsidy and Child Care- Mutual Aid program, providing low-cost and accessible training for child care providers and early childhood development professionals, consultation and support visits to child care providers/centres- Information and Referral that provides parents with child care referral options, child care information and consultations, and child care subsidy application assistance- Recruitment for Registered Licence not Required (RLNR), which supports Family Child Care Providers working to become Licenced with Child Care Licensing- Self-help programs that include the Toy and Resource Lending Libraries for parents, child care providers, and community partners, guidance and support choosing developmentally appropriate toys and activities for children aged 0-12 years- Offers Public-access computer \Primary Contact: Michelle Dickie, Executive Director \Hours: Tue: 9:30am - 4:30pm Wed: 9:30am - 4:30pmThu: 12:30am - 4:30pmFri: 9:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Ambrosi Ave and Harvey Ave

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Primary Contact: Brodie Kalamen, Pastor; Phone: 250.762.9559 ext 210 \Languages: English

Close To: Badke Rd and Franklyn Rd

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- Provides a monthly food hamper to those in need on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm - 7:00pm- Provides an open invitation hot meal and coffee/drinks during operational hours- Please call for additional details \Primary Contact: Brodie Kalamen, Brodie Kalamen; Phone: 250.762.9559 ext 210 \Hours: Tue: 5:30pm - 7pm \Languages: English

Close To: Badke Rd and Franklyn Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/kelownachristiancenterTwitter: twitter.com/hellokcc/Vimeo: vimeo.com/kelownachurch

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Provides opportunities for people to enhance their spiritual growth \Languages: English ; Dutch ; German ; Afrikaans

Close To: Snowsell St and Crosby Rd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kelowna-CRC-139515779432405/Twitter: twitter.com/@kelownacrcYouTube: youtube.com/kelownacrc

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- Provides independent, non-denominational, faith-based, preschool - grade 12 education, including ELL for international students - Provides supportive services for children with special needs or learning disabilities- Serves on both local and international projects \Alternate Contact: Brittany Hansum, Marketing Manager; Phone: 250.861.3238 ext 304; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Benvoulin Rd and Fisher Rd

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

Close To: Bernard Ave and Bertram St

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