Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, community-based charities and non-profit organizations have been working tirelessly to provide emergency support to individuals and communities experiencing heightened vulnerability. In response, a source of rapid funding was made available to support organizations working with vulnerable populations impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
The Community Foundation of the North Okanagan was grateful for the opportunity to participate in the Emergency Community Support Fund, in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, United Way, the Canadian Red Cross, and the Government of Canada.
These projects are providing essential services and supporting people who are experiencing heightened vulnerability.
| Organization Name | Project Title |
| Okangan Boys and Girls Clubs | Teen Junction |
| Cherryville Community Food Bank Society | Covid relief for food distribution and management |
| John Rudy Health Resource Centre Association | Health News – The Old School Way |
| Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon Society | Healthy Operation of Abbeyfield House during the Covid-19 Pandemic |
| FED: Feed Enderby & District Food Bank | Covid-19 Food Security Response |
| Schubert Centre Society | Meals on Wheels |
| NONA Child Development Centre | the NONA Food Relief Project |
| Literacy Society of the North Okanagan | Financial Literacy Support |
| Vernon Restholm Association | Covid-19 Safety Equipment & Supplies |
| Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society | Nature Based School Learning Modules |
| British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Emergency Support for Vulnerable Pet Guardians |
| Launch Community Development Foundation | Online facilitator to help expand our reach. |
| Roots of Empathy | Supporting children’s wellbeing when they return to school post Covid-19 |
| First Baptist Church | Feeding Vulnerable People during COVID 19 |
| Archway Society For Domestic Peace | Enhancing Outreach Support in the North Okanagan |
| Independent Living Vernon Society | Increasing supports for people with a variety of disabilities |
| People Place Society | Increase our Profile in the Community |
| North Okanagan Hospice Soociety | Compassionate Communities – Addressing Social Isolation |
| Abbeyfield Houses of Vernon Society | Staying Safe, Strong, and Healthy during the Pandemic |
| Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs | Teen Junction Program |
| HOPE Outreach Society | HOPE Outreach ‚Äì Ally Program (MEN’S OUTREACH) |
| Community Recreational Initiatives Society | North Okanagan Winter Sport Accessibility Program |
| Archway Society for Domestic Peace | Education/Awareness/Support Groups for Women, Children and Families |
| Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) | Kitchen and Nutrition Reconnections |
| Vernon Live Well Clinic for Sexual Health and Pregnancy Association | COVID-19 Technology Update |
The Emergency Community Support Fund
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