Okanagan Homelessness

• Another tent fire in Kelowna highlights desperate need for emergency winter shelter

  ‘It is a very close call. Potentially, had this happened at night, it could have had a different ending.’

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2022
  
• Kelowna city councillor calls on Interior Health to answer questions about social services

  “Interior Health wanted to be in charge. Well, you’re in charge (now), so take charge," said Kelowna city councillor Charlie Hodge.

  Canada

  Nov 9, 2021
  
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• Over 50 new supportive homes coming to Penticton: BC Housing

  BC Housing purchased the vacant site, located at 3240 Skaha Lake Rd., and the land will be developed into a four-storey building that can house up to 54 units.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
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• New overnight emergency shelters for Kelowna’s homeless on the way

  “Emergency shelter is a critical part of the continuum of support that provides people with the opportunity to connect to housing.”

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2020
• Kelowna to introduce data system to track homelessness in the Okanagan

  The Central Okanagan Journey Home Society intends to have an all-inclusive list of individuals, families, youth and veterans experiencing homelessness by summer 2020.

  Canada

  Mar 4, 2020