Okanagan Homeless

• Birdhouse project raises funds for Oliver, B.C. homeless population

  You may have seen a collection of colourful birdhouse along Main Street in Oliver, B.C. -- the public art project though is more than just what meets the eye.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2023
  
• Vernon, B.C.’s Kindness Meter program suffers ‘steady decline’ of donations

  The City of Vernon says they've experienced a steady decline in donations given through the Kindness Meter program that began in 2016 but hopes things will change.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 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
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• West Kelowna man injured after being scooped up by garbage truck

  A West Kelowna man seeking shelter survived two cycles of a garbage truck compactor with only minor injuries.

  Crime

  Dec 2, 2022
• Kelowna Gospel Mission preparing new overnight shelter

  Kelowna Gospel Mission is working on opening a new temporary overnight shelter while the region experiences record-breaking cold temperatures.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2021
• 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
• Potential lawsuit looming against City of Kelowna after relocation of Leon Avenue homeless

  The GoFundMe page has a goal of $50,000. As of Thursday afternoon, $200 had been raised.

  Nov 28, 2019
• Group aims to help more Okanagan families struggling with poverty

  Many families in the Central Okanagan are homeless and working hard to hide it, according to a child advocate worker.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2018