In the photo: Eleanor Diekert and Julia Payson of CMHA Vernon. Community Foundation North Okanagan Supports Canadian Mental Health Association Suicide Prevention and Education Programs “Working together just makes sense,” according to Leanne Hammond, executive director of the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan. (CFNO) “We recognize that mental health challenges cut across all income […]
The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan may be “middle-aged” now in their 40’s, but according to executive director Leanne Hammond, “The foundation has never been more innovative and responsive to both the needs of our communities and the wishes of our donors.” At the group’s recent AGM and reception, speakers shared glowing reports of […]
Photo credit: Okanagan Outdoors Club “Ahead of schedule and beyond our wildest dreams,” is how volunteers are characterizing the Okanagan Rail Trail grass roots fundraising initiative. According to Leanne Hammond, executive director of the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan, one of two community foundations responsible for stewarding donated funds, “We were initially seen as […]
The recent referendum proved that the North Okanagan believes strongly in the value of Arts & Culture! Now let’s show the sector how much we love our arts & culture organizations! We hold several endowment funds for local arts & culture organizations. We are also happy to work with donors who want to make a […]
The North Okanagan’s Vital Signs® is a bi-annual check-up that measures the vitality of our region, and identifies trends and priorities across 10 issue areas critical to the quality of life in our region. As part of a Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) national initiative the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan released our 3rd […]
A new collaboration for Canada’s 150th anniversary is bringing people and places together to build community and activate a groundswell of local initiatives, activities, and events. The Community Fund for Canada’s 150th is a collaboration led by Community Foundations of Canada and the national network of 191 community foundations, including the Community Foundation of the […]
The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan may be over 40 years old now, but according to Board President Janice Mori they are just getting warmed up. At the community foundation’s AGM held on November 22nd, Mori gave an enthusiastic and well received report on the past year’s activities. She highlighted the building momentum of […]
The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan is pleased to announce the foundation will be handling donations made to the Okanagan Rail Trail initiative in the North Okanagan. As specialists in charitable giving, the community foundation is the perfect partner to accept donations towards the Okanagan Rail Trail development. Click here to view the media […]
It’s that time of year again, check out our 2015 Annual Report to the Community for news and updates from our board, staff, volunteers, donors and grant recipients. 2015 is the 40th anniversary of the foundation, join us as we look back at the history and our plans for the future of the Community Foundation […]
When Min Sidhu, board member at Community Foundation of the North Okanagan was recruited to sit on the Fund Development team and heard about the Foundation’s plan to launch a 3 year campaign she was quick to jump right in. She was intrigued by the concept that philanthropy should be accessible to EVERYONE. If the […]
