Kelowna Homeless

• Kelowna man injured during late-night ‘instigated altercation’

  Kelowna RCMP say 'an upset resident confronted two individuals experiencing homelessness and then proceeded to berate and assault one of them by pushing him to the ground.'

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2023
  
• Downtown Kelowna, B.C. businesses raising concerns over homeless population

  Many downtown Kelowna, B.C. residents, and businesses are fed up with the increase of litter, graffiti, and crime.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
  
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• Kelowna teen starts organization to support local homeless population

  Tor Broughton, 17, is hitting the streets in hopes of helping out the homeless population with his organization, Kelowna Street Outreach.

  Health

  Jan 29, 2023
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• Second warming bus donated by citizens to help Kelowna’s homeless during cold snap

  A weather warning for extreme cold continues to chill the region, a forecast that also features numbing windchill factors.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
• Kelowna Gospel Mission seeking donations of winter clothing for homeless

  The Gospel Mission says the most needed items are sleeping bags, blankets, winter boots, hats, mittens, scarves and men’s jackets.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2022
• Easter meals served up for those experiencing homelessness in Kelowna

  This is the third year that the Gospel Mission has been unable to open its doors to the public for the occasion due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2022
• Kelowna winter shelters have room for everyone during cold weather snap

  "I’m just thankful I have a place to stay right now.”

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2021
• Pandemic forcing changes to Kelowna Gospel Mission’s annual Christmas dinner for homeless

  The pandemic has prevented the Gospel Mission from opening its doors to serve hundreds of people who typically gather at the Leon Avenue shelter for the dinner.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Kelowna’s homeless services change due to outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic

  People experiencing homelessness have seen major changes to their services due to the coronavirus pandemic, in Kelowna.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2020
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• Low barrier facility in Downtown Kelowna now operational

  The wet facility's goal is to help people transition from overnight shelters to more permanent social housing.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2019