What’s New
Discover what’s new at the Community Foundation North Okanagan, including our most recent grant stories, media releases, and program updates.
Request for help to continue food security partnership
CFNO’s Fill the Gap Food Program was started in 2020 to offer a boost to those financially impacted by the effects of COVID-19. The need, even three years later, continues as people face rising costs and the impact of inflation on housing.
Over $250,000 in grants awarded for projects supporting quality of life in the North Okanagan
Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) was proud to host their annual spring grants event on May 25th, 2023, in celebration of the many charities receiving a grant through the program.
Our rainy-day fund needs donations, it’s pouring outside.
“None of us knows what’s coming – what the next big crisis will be, or what opportunities are just around the corner. Being responsive means having the ability to take quick and thoughtful action to overcome obstacles and tackle that next challenge. We need to grow donations to the Better Together Fund and get prepared to step up,” explains Leanne Hammond, executive director of the Community Foundation North Okanagan.
$23K raised for Emergency Fire Response in North Okanagan
In February, SilverStar and Bannister GM teamed up to support the community with the purchase of a new Fire Pump that will be shared between BX Swan Lake Fire Department and Silver Star Fire Department. The new pump will service the BX Swan Lake and Silver Star areas with more effective responses to wildfire emergencies.
Okanagan Charity Regatta to Set Sail June 2-4
The Vernon Yacht Club’s latest fundraising campaign is ready to set sail, with funds raised to support food security in the Okanagan. Funds from the regatta in early June will be split between United Way and Community Foundation North Okanagan
Archway Society for Domestic Peace
The Violence is Preventable School Program aims to break the silence on domestic and sexual violence and provide a safe space for students to speak, learn and engage.
Vernon Native Housing Society - furnished suites
To ease some of the stress young people experience by aging out of the foster care system, the Vernon Native Housing Society has provided five studio apartments for youth leaving care.
The Keystone to our Ecosystems - Kingfisher Centre
Kingfisher Interpretive Centre Society (KICS) raises 50,000 Chinook Salmon annually, to help enhance salmon stocks. They also educate people of all ages about the importance of salmon in our ecosystem.
The Good Food Box Partnership
This Good Foodbox program was designed to provide fresh local produce boxes and grocery gift cards to households impacted by COVID-19.
Gail and Richard Hamilton
The Hamiltons chose to create their endowment fund without a designated recipient so that income from the fund could be used anywhere in the community.
