- Offers occupational therapy assessment and intervention for children and youth who are having difficulty participating in the 'occupations' of daily life- Experience with 'invisible disabilities' such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder/Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder and Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities- Provides assessments: sensory and motor skills, life skills, printing, writing, keyboarding accessibility- Provides rehabilitation: individual and group, functional programs- Offers consultation and caregiver coaching: modifications, and accommodations, participation in program planning conferences, liaison and referral- Provides health promotion: advocacy, support to self help groups \Primary Contact: Diane Graham, Occupational Therapist \Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (extended hours can be arranged by special request) \Languages: English - translators may be provided

Close To: Harvey Ave and Burtch Rd

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Provides grants for financially disadvantaged children ages 18 and under to participate in a season of amateur sport while learning valuable life lessons and skills \Primary Contact: Pete Quevillon, Director; Phone: 1.604.333.3430 \Alternate Contact: Thea Culley, Manager; Phone: 1.604.333.3434 \Languages: English

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Offers a community-based sport funding program providing grants for children ages 18 and under in Kelowna to participate in a sport season of their choice \Primary Contact: Cheryl Browne \Hours: Tue,Thu: 10:00am - 2:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Dodd Rd and Bach Rd

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KidSport Lake Country is the local chapter of KidSport Canada that provides grants to individual athletes whose families cannot afford sport registration fees and would otherwise not be able to participate in a season of sport

Accessibility: Fully Accessible

Close To: Bottom Wood Lake Rd and Berry Rd

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- Offers hall for weddings, family reunions, meetings and other community functions- Main hall seats 100 people banquet style- Adjacent Annex /Library building seats 15-20 - Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, grassed area outside with bench seating and BBQ facilities (available May to October - weather permitting)

Close To: Udell Rd and Westside Rd

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- Provides a variety of services for homeless and at risk clients- Places individuals in stable permanent housing if possible, and supports them to maintain that housing- Finds emergency and transitional shelter for clients- Connects with clients on the street or in our office- Manages cases with partner agencies through Partners in Community Collaboration (PICC)- Meets often complex client needs that may involve a range of health, addictions, and other poverty-related issues- Assists with referrals to medical services, provides transportation, hygiene packs and clothing- Assists with Income Assistance and Disability applications- Provides breakfast each Saturday morning at 8:30am (volunteers needed for the breakfast program) - Focuses on the needs of the urban Aboriginal community, but about half our clients are non-Aboriginal- Works closely with other KFS programs and community partners like Outreach Urban Health, the Kelowna Gospel Mission, CMHA and NOW Canada \Primary Contact: Ali Butler, Outreach Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 211; Fax: 250.763.2496; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pmSaturday Breakfast: 8:30am - 10am

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Provides culturally sensitive support for families with children ages 0-6 who are at risk or have developmental delays- We incorporate all four aspects of the medicine wheel ensuring healthy mental, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth- Support can include home visits, play groups, educational programs, prenatal and post-natal care, parenting support, developmental screening assessments, and individual activity plans supporting each child's healthy development- Helps link families to cultural teachings and activities- Will have two Aboriginal Development Workers beginning in January 2016 \Primary Contact: Jennifer Dubourg, Aboriginal Infant Development Program Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 305 * 250.859.1039 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Provides programs that are centred around the holistic teachings of the Medicine Wheel with the goal of assisting clients to recover to a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual state of wellness- Through counselling in a culturally appropriate framework, each client receives the respect they need in order to grow and develop a healthy sense of pride and personal well-being- Culture is an important component of recovery, and cultural knowledge helps to greatly strengthen the treatment and successful recovery of individuals dealing with addiction issues \Primary Contact: Randy Jim, Addictions Counselor; Phone: 250.763.4905 * 250.859.1025; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Provides 10 week anger management program facilitated by mental health worker for urban Aboriginal clients and the general public- Examines what anger is and how it affects us, how can we understand anger, and how can we help manage it \Primary Contact: Molly Brewer, Mental Health Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 211; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon: 1:30pm - 3:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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Of- fers a holistic program with an integrated support program which promotes the healthy development of children, youth, adults and families- Lunch provided and childminding and transportation upon request \Primary Contact: Jackie Selma, CAPC Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 302 * 250.859.1051; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Wed: 10:00am - 2:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Provides a culturally appropriate program with a holistic approach focused on achieving and maintaining wellness through the balanced teachings of the Medicine Wheel- Services include assistance with obtaining health care and contact with Aboriginal Patient Navigator; assistance with Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, and Guaranteed Income Supplement applications; access to mental health services; and housing- Activities for Elders include a monthly Elders’ Luncheon, attending the annual Elders’ Gathering, Elders’ Picnic, medicine picking, yoga, and other activities \Primary Contact: Gloria Peters, Elder Care Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 214 * 250.859.1058; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:30am - 4:30pm

Close To: Ellis St and Leon Ave

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Prevously known as: Employment Program

- Provides support for clients seeking employment, skills development, and upgrading- Aims to meet the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy by being both client and employer-driven- Networks with employers to optimize opportunities to attract, retain, and develop careers for urban-Aboriginal peoples in the Kelowna area- Collaborates with UBCO and Okanagan College each year to offer an Aboriginal Career Fair, which provides an opportunity for area youth to connect with potential employers, post-secondary educational opportunities, and to explore career options \Primary Contact: Barbara Jagodics, Employment Coordinator \Alternate Contact: Caroline Bechtel, Employment Services Assistant \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Supports Aboriginal families involved with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) to develop strength and resilience within families while ensuring the safety of the children- This program is strength-based, explores alternatives to Ministry care of children, and enhancement of opportunities for children to remain with family and community \Primary Contact: Sheridan Terbasket-Wilson, BSW, Family Assessment Worker \Hours: Mon-Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Provides a ‘family transition house’ which supports urban-Aboriginal families in the family reunification process by providing a safe, caring, semi-supervised housing and parenting program- Residents must be involved with the BC Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), and are also required to be drug and alcohol free- Families are also required to be willing to work with MCFD and the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS), to participate in KFS programs, to work actively on their MCFD requirements, and to volunteer in the community as a way of giving back \Primary Contact: Terbasket-Wilson, BSW, Family Assessment Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 304; Email: [email protected] \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Assists and empowers urban Aboriginal families involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)- Attends investigations, family group conferences, safety planning meetings, and court to give input and support to the Aboriginal families involved- Works closely with the Family Support Workers and the A&D Counselling services, CAPC, AIDP Outreach and all other KFS programs to ensure the families receive the support and services they need in a culturally appropriate manner- Provides support for families involved, or at risk of being involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development- Works cooperatively with families and the Ministry to support goals promoting child safety, parenting and lifeskills- Supports families emotionally and advocates for them- Connects families to other resources such as the health unit, legal aid, and the food bank \Primary Contact: Danielle Essar, Family Support Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 303 * 250.859.1065; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Arnold Akachuk, Family Support Worker; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 312 * 250.859.1061; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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Provides 86 affordable rental housing units on the Central Green in downtown Kelowna to all qualified community members

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Primary Contact: Jeremy; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 223 \Hours: Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Close To: Chapman Pl and Rosemead Ave

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- Operates four English Language Instruction Classes at eight levels to help immigrants to settle in Canada- LINC classes help students speak and understand English for day-to-day life, obtain job skills, learn about Canadian life, Aboriginal culture, laws, health care, and to obtain their language requirements for citizenship- This program includes volunteering in the community, and field-trips within the Okanagan Valley \Primary Contact: Alana Turigan, Language Instruction for New Canadians Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 217 * 250.859.5025 \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am -12:00pm

Close To: Leon Ave and Ellis St

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- Offers a range of legal advocacy assistance- Poverty law advocacy services include income assistance, disability services, employment insurance and WCB- Family legal advocacy services include child or spousal support, guidance with divorce forms, separation agreements, and assistance with family court documents- Does not provide services for criminal cases, but will offer referral to the Native Courtworker or Criminal Duty Counsel \Primary Contact: Yolanda Beaudry, Legal Advocate - Poverty; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 212; Email: [email protected] \Alternate Contact: Deborah Apperly, Legal Advocate - Family; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 215; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Close To: Leon and Ellis

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- Incorporates Aboriginal culture, including cultural teachers in the curriculum- Teachings include nsyilxcәn language instruction, traditional songs, traditional foods, and drum-making and other craft workshops. Curriculum is play-based, giving children the opportunity to explore, take turns, develop problem-solving skills, and foster greater independence- Children are prepared throughout the year for entry into kindergarten \Primary Contact: Alice Ryder, Preschool Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 * 250.763.4759 * 250.859.0963; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Monday and Wednesday Classes: 9:15am - 1:15pmTuesday and Thursday Classes: 9:15am - 1:15pm

Close To: Brian Rd and Kitch Rd

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Clinical pharmacy that dispenses medication

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 8:00pmSat-Sun and holidays: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Close To: Pandosy St and Rose Ave

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- Provides a wide variety of services including compounding and dispensing medications, home medical equipment and supplies, compliance pill packaging program, and over-the-counter medications- Free delivery

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pmSat: 10:00am - 4:00pmSun: Closed

Close To: St Paul St and Bernard Ave

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