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Community Information & Volunteer Centre

Community Information


Directory of Community Services

 

Provides detailed information on the programs and services of over 400 community, health and social service agencies, as well as federal, provincial and municipal government services.  You can purchase a print copy of the Directory of Community Services for $30.00 (15% discount when ordering 3 or more).  Click here to order a print Directory

A database of community information is available on line. Click here to search the online directory. 

 

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At a Glance - Adult Activities

 A companion to the Street Survival Guide, At a Glance lists activities for adults experiencing some level of homelessness.  For the most recent version, please click here.


At a Glance - Youth Activities

A companion to the Youth Services Guide, At a Glance lists activities for at-risk youth.  For the most recent version, please click here.


Basic Needs Resource Listing

Key programs and services are briefly explained and organized by primary needs such as food, clothing, housing, hygiene, outreach, and employment.  For the most recent version, please click here.


Calendar of Events and Festivals for the Central Okanagan

Please click here for the most recent version.  Updates are made in the spring, summer, fall and winter.


Holiday Events Guide

A guide filled with resources, events, and places to volunteer or donate to during the Christmas Season, available mid-November.  For the 2009 Guide, please click here.


Mental Health Resources

Click here for help with Mental Health Issues.


Monthly Bulletin

Monthly newsletter for the not-for-profit sector, includes news items, resources, and information on funding and workshops.  If you would like to be added to the list of email recipients, please contact (250) 763-8008 ext.24 or email informkelowna@kcr.ca.

Download the most recent version of our Bulletin.

Archives

February 2010
January 2010
December 2009
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009


Other Free Publications

These resources are available at our Dolphin Facility, located at 120-1735 Dolphin Avenue:

  • Brochures from a wide range of provincial and federal agencies as well as community non-profit and social service organizations
  • Okanagan Volunteer Opportunities Fair Booklet
  • Kelowna Community Resources program brochures

Public Access Computer Sites

A list of facilities, agencies and organizations offering free computer and internet access to the public.  Please click here for the current list.


Street Survival Guide

A handy one-paged reference to assist those in need of clothing, food, shelter and other helpful services.  This Guide is updated four times a year. 

Street Survival Guide 10 Jan
Guide De Survie Dans La Rue 10 Jan


Youth Services Guide

A handy one-paged reference guide for youth in need of clothing, food, and othe helpful services.  This guide is updated in June and January.

Youth Services Guide 10 Jan
Guide Services Jeunes 10 Jan

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