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To explore that question, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS) is taking part in Communities - [2023 Annual Report](https://www.cfso.net/2023-annual-report/) - 2023 CFSOS Annual Report FINAL_webcopyDownload - [2022 Annual Report](https://www.cfso.net/2022-annual-report/) - 2022 CFSOS Annual Report web versionDownload - [Grants Adminstrator](https://www.cfso.net/grants-adminstrator/) - The Foundation is currently seeking a skilled Grants Administrator for a 20 month term. The successful candidate will start work on or around September 15, 2022. Please submit applications by September 9, 2022. 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Funding Change We also help individuals and organizations fund community projects, programs and events. Our 2025 Annual Report is Here! More Than 30 Years of Service Granted $ 0 M Under Management $ 0 M Grants - [Vital Conversations Podcast](https://www.cfso.net/vital-conversations-podcast/) - We have started a podcast as part of the Foundation's commitment to building community and sharing knowledge. In our work with community partners we have the privilege of learning a great deal about the complex challenges and opportunities in our region. This podcast is an exciting experiment that we hope will bring value to our - [Reports](https://www.cfso.net/reports/) - Annual Reports 2025 Annual Report 2025 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2024 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2023 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2017 Annual Report 2015 Annual Report 2015 Annual - [100 Women Who Care](https://www.cfso.net/100-women/) - About Us 100 Women Who Care is a group of women who share a common desire to give back and inspire local philanthropy in their community. The group is open to all women — the more women who get involved, the greater our impact will be! Since 2014, we have donated over - [Grants](https://www.cfso.net/grants/) - As your community charity partner, we support local organizations and initiatives through a range of grant programs designed to strengthen and enrich communities across the South Okanagan Similkameen. Below you’ll find the current grant opportunities available to support projects, programs, and services that create meaningful local impact. Available grant programs: Table Talks & ReconciliACTION Grants - [Amigos De Canada Grants](https://www.cfso.net/amigos-de-canada-grants/) - Small grants. Stronger connections. The Amigos De Canada Grants support simple, worker-led activities that bring seasonal and migrant workers together for connection, friendship, culture, food, sports, learning, and fun.Grants of up to $500 are available to help workers organize gatherings and activities in their communities.Your idea does not need to be complicated. You might gather - [News](https://www.cfso.net/news/) - Read about new funding opportunities, and people and programs in your community! Don’t miss out! Subscribe to Our Quarterly Newsletter, and have new opportunities and information delivered right to your inbox. Summer 2026 Newsletter Spring 2026 Newsletter Winter 2025 Newsletter Fall 2025 Newsletter Summer 2025 Newsletter Spring 2025 Newsletter Winter 2024 Newsletter Fall 2024 Newsletter - [Impact Investing](https://www.cfso.net/impact-investing/) - If you’re doing work that makes a big social impact in your community – whether you’re a for-profit business, a non-profit or a registered charity, we’re interested in investing in you! Impact investing is a form of financial support which allows the Community Foundation to leverage its assets to invest for community benefit. It’s different - [Neighbourhood Small Grants](https://www.cfso.net/neighbourhood-small-grants/) - Ideas that connect neighbours Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offer up to $500 to help residents bring people together and strengthen connection close to home.When you host an NSG project, you join a growing network of neighbours across the South Okanagan Similkameen who are creating welcoming gatherings, sparking new relationships, and building belonging—right where they live.We - [Table Talks](https://www.cfso.net/table-talks/) - Guided conversations about truth, reconciliation, and right relations — around kitchen tables, boardroom tables, and community spaces. Table Talks is a guided learning resource that helps people gather in small groups to explore truth, reconciliation, colonization, Indigenous perspectives, and the responsibilities each of us carries in building more respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples, lands, waters, - [Ready Where We Live](https://www.cfso.net/ready-where-we-live/) - Know Your Neighbours. Be Ready Together. Connection → Collaboration → Collective Action Ready Where We Live begins with neighbours getting to know one another. From there, communities can work together, share knowledge, and take practical steps to strengthen preparedness and resilience close to home. Emergencies can happen at any time – wildfire, power outages, extreme heat, flooding, severe weather, - [Give To Your Community](https://www.cfso.net/giving/) - Whether you’re thinking about a one-time donation or building a lasting legacy, the Community Foundation can help you make powerful giving choices by connecting you to causes you care about. By direct donation, or by pooling donations into a variety of funds, grants and bursary opportunities, we ensure that the charity of your choice receives - [Our Team](https://www.cfso.net/our-team/) - Board of Directors Maimie De Silva President Wayne Heal Vice President Colette Stoof Treasurer Heather Allen Director Anna McGuigan Director Morgan Edgerly Director Leighton McCarthy Director Neil Wyper Director Suzanne Tining Director Veronica Vinge Director Foundation Staff Kim English Regional Development Manager Valery Gore Communications Manager Kelly Helfrich Office Administrator Yuki Ihara Donor Services Manager - [Mission & Values](https://www.cfso.net/our-mission/) - Giving Choices. Funding Change. Our Vision A healthy, caring, inclusive and thriving South Okanagan Similkameen region. Our Mission We facilitate partnerships, empower others, and inspire citizens to make our communities better. Our Domains of Service As Brokers, we achieve our goals through supporting others to achieve their goals As Catalysts, we lead and engage in - [Completed Projects](https://www.cfso.net/completed_projects/) - Please stay tuned as we update this page! The Community Foundation has been giving back to our community since the early '90s. Browse this page to learn about projects and funds that made our community a better place to live. Over 2020-2021, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen teamed up with various partners - [Vital Signs Reports](https://www.cfso.net/vital-signs-headquarters/) - What is Vital Signs? Vital Signs is a biennial report that measures the well-being of all of our communities in the South Okanagan Similkameen, using data and information on everything from health, the environment, the economy and more. Vital Signs is a useful tool for community organizations, charities, municipalities and volunteers to learn about issues - [About the Foundation](https://www.cfso.net/about-us/) - Established in 1991 the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has been working giving choices and funding change to those who want to donate to our local communities, and also to help those who are seeking funding. Here in the South Okanagan Similkameen we manage $15.9 million in funds and, in our 30 years - [](https://www.cfso.net/100-men-who-care/) - Join a great group of guys who've donated more than $247,000 to support important causes in our communities! NEW! Meeting dates for 2026 March 10 @ The Standard Space (Theme: Supporting Children with Neurodiversity) May 12 @ OROLO Restaurant (Theme: Seniors Wellness) September 15 (location TBD) November 17 @ The Standard Space Meetings take place - [Rent Subsidy Program](https://www.cfso.net/rent-subsidy-program/) - New for 2026! General Information What is the new Rent Subsidy Program? The Community Foundation hears regularly about the need for quality office space for local non-profit organizations. And since moving to our new location at 246 Martin Street we've noticed the building has empty offices ready to rent. We have partnered with an anonymous - [Give Now](https://www.cfso.net/funds/) - Giving Choices. Funding Change. The Community Foundation supports more than 200 funds. Some funds are open to public donations and some are not. Here is a list of all of our funds. To support the Foundation's work directly, please click here. Use the search and browse functions below to donate to funds that are open - [Foundation Bursary Program](https://www.cfso.net/apply-for-a-bursary/) - Each year, The Community Foundation awards bursaries to graduating high school students, those who’ve already started their post-secondary education, and individuals who are returning to school to improve their career and life opportunities. General Eligibility Requirements Eligible applicants must: graduate from high school in the South Okanagan Similkameen this year, or have graduated from high - [Contact Us](https://www.cfso.net/contact-us/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen is committed to working with all members of the community to build strong, healthy, vibrant places to live. Connect with us today! Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but we can adapt our schedule to meet your needs. Please contact us at any time - [Bursary Budget Form](https://www.cfso.net/bursary-budget-form/) - Please download the following file, and save it to your computer. You will be asked to upload the completed form in your bursary application. 2026 Foundation Bursary Program (including Trish & Phil Medical Bursary) Foundation-bursary-budget-template_2026Download - [Food Security](https://www.cfso.net/food-security/) - At its annual planning session in 2023, our Board of Directors made food security the impact focus of the Community Foundation's three year strategic plan. This decision was made in response to our recognition of food insecurity as an entrenched and ever-growing challenge in our region. Since that time, we've engaged in efforts to enhance - [Foundation Grants](https://www.cfso.net/apply-for-a-grant/) - Evaluation of applications to the 2026 Foundation grant program is underway. Decisions will be communicated to applicants in late January. General Information Who can apply for a Foundation grant? The Community Foundation will consider funding not-for-profit and charitable organizations whose projects, programs and activities align with our charitable purposes. The applicant’s project, program or activity - [Learn About Giving](https://www.cfso.net/learn-about-giving/) - When you visit our Give to Your Community and Fund Your Project pages, you’ll see that there are so many ways to give back to your community, or to receive funding to help you make your community a better place to live. Resources The resources below provide some background information about giving. Please contact a - [Neighbourhood Small Grant Budget Form](https://www.cfso.net/neighbourhood-small-grant-budget-form/) - Please download form below and save it to your computer. You will be asked to upload it in your application. NSG-Budget-Template-22 - [Vital Signs Reports](https://www.cfso.net/vital-signs-headquarters-2/) - What is Vital Signs? Vital Signs is a biennial report that measures the well-being of all of our communities in the South Okanagan Similkameen, using data and information on everything from health, the environment, the economy and more. Vital Signs is a useful tool for community organizations, charities, municipalities and volunteers to learn about issues - [100 Men](https://www.cfso.net/100-men-who-care-2/) - Join a great group of guys who've donated more than $236,000 to support important causes in our communities! NEW! Meeting dates for 2026 March 10 @ The Standard Space (Theme: Supporting Children with Neurodiversity) May 12 September 15 November 17 Meetings take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m.; locations to be announced. Our history 100 - [Community Programs](https://www.cfso.net/community-programs/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen supports and leads a range of community programs focused on addressing local needs, strengthening connections, and creating lasting impact across the region. These programs reflect priorities identified through community engagement, research, and partnerships, and they evolve over time in response to changing needs. Some initiatives are long-term - [Volunteer With Us](https://www.cfso.net/volunteer-with-us/) - We offer a variety of opportunities for community-minded individuals to get involved and support the work of the Community Foundation. Volunteers play an important role across our programs and initiatives — whether by sharing their time, professional skills, or lived experience. Opportunities may include supporting Foundation events, assisting with programs, or serving on grant, bursary, - [Eligibility & How to Apply](https://www.cfso.net/eligibility-how-to-apply/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen offers several types of funding and financial support to help strengthen our communities. While each opportunity has its own eligibility criteria and application process, this page provides a high-level overview to help you determine where to begin. If you’re unsure which option applies to you, start here. - [Funds](https://www.cfso.net/funds-2/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen offers a variety of fund options that allow donors, families, organizations, and communities to support causes they care about — now and into the future. Whether you’re interested in contributing to an existing fund or exploring the creation of a new one, our team will work with - [All Funding Opportunities](https://www.cfso.net/funding/) - As your community charity experts, we create and support all kinds of funding opportunities through grants, bursaries and partner programs. Browse the many choices available for funding your project, event, program or educational opportunity: Grants Bursaries Impact Investing Since 1991, the Community Foundation has granted more than $11.2 million to help build a healthy, caring, - [Foundation Grant Application Supporting Documents](https://www.cfso.net/foundation-grants-supporting-docs/) - Budget Template Please download the budget form below and save it to your computer. You will be asked to upload your completed version to your application. 2026 Foundation Grant Budget TemplateDownload Conditions of Granting 2026 Conditions of GrantingDownload - [City of Penticton Grants](https://www.cfso.net/city-of-penticton-grants/) - The City of Penticton is collaborating with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen to administer the City's municipal grants program. This partnership aims to streamline the application process, improve efficiency, and ensure strategic allocation of resources. Municipal grant funds will be allocated annually to the Community Foundation based on City Council's priorities and - [Grant Writing Support](https://www.cfso.net/grant-writing-workshops/) - We know that the grant writing process can be challenging, and we want to help. We'll post our grant writing workshop slide deck here in early September, 2025. It will offer tips and advice from our staff, as well as an introduction to our Foundation grant program. In the meantime, you may want to review - [The Okanagan Prosperity Fund](https://www.cfso.net/okanagan-prosperity-fund/) - Grant recipients announced! The following thirteen organizations shared in $400,000 granted from the Okanagan Prosperity Fund in the South Okanagan Similkameen: The Penticton and Area Access Centre OneSky Community Resources Princeton & District Community Services Society Footprints Center - snpink’tn Indian Band and Neil Squire Lower Similkameen Community Services Society Princeton Family Services Society Penticton Grant recipients announced! The following thirteen organizations shared in $400,000 granted from the Okanagan Prosperity Fund in the South Okanagan Similkameen: The Penticton and Area Access Centre OneSky Community Resources Princeton & District Community Services Society Footprints Center - snpink’tn Indian Band and Neil Squire Lower Similkameen Community Services Society Princeton Family Services Society Penticton - [Professional Development Bursaries](https://www.cfso.net/building-stronger-charities/professional-development-bursaries/) - This bursary program is open to staff of charities and non-profits across the South Okanagan Similkameen. It was created to offer organizations with limited professional development resources the opportunity to improve the skills and capacity of their people. In turn, we hope these investments will help organizations become stronger, more resilient and better able to deliver - [Other Funding Sources](https://www.cfso.net/other-funding-sources/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen strives to be a catalyst in the community, not only with our granting, but as a resource for charities who need help. We often hear of funding and educational opportunities that are not common knowledge, and we will do our best to post those opportunities here. April - [Alcohol Use Disorder Project](https://www.cfso.net/alcohol-use-disorder-project/) - Continuing the legacy of local family physician, Dr. Jeff Harries, the Community Foundation, in partnership with the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society, is providing hope through a project that aims to change the way we think about alcohol use disorder and the way we treat it. After all, Alcohol Use Disorder is a medical condition, - [Okanagan Symphony Orchestra](https://www.cfso.net/oso/) - Donation Page Support the legacy of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra (OSO), your community foundation, and your community to build a more healthy, caring, inclusive and thriving future for our region. In Memory of Leonard CamplinThe Okanagan Symphony Orchestra mourns the loss of its beloved and longest-serving conductor, Leonard Camplin, who passed away on October 14, - ["UnCharitable" Vital Conversation Series](https://www.cfso.net/uncharitable-vital-conversation-series/) - The Community Foundation is hosting a series of documentary screenings and conversations of “UnCharitable,” a thought-provoking film that challenges traditional perspectives on philanthropy and charity. This series is an extension of our Vital Conversations initiative to foster meaningful community dialogue and inspire local change. Find out when this event is coming to your community!: OLIVER/OSOYOOS - [Building Stronger Charities](https://www.cfso.net/building-stronger-charities/) - The Community Foundation is exploring how it can help strengthen local charities in ways that go beyond traditional grantmaking. As an initial step, we hosted a conversation that we called our "Charity Check-In." Checking In With Charities In January of 2023, we convened a group of local charity leaders to consider the following question: How - [Stories](https://www.cfso.net/stories/) - Meet the many people who are giving back and giving power to others in our local communities, through setting up a donation, grant or bursary opportunity, by volunteering, or by receiving funding to carry out unique and inspiring community projects, programs, and events. Browse our story catalogue below! Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title - [Community Services Recovery Fund](https://www.cfso.net/community-services-recovery-fund/) - Recipients of funding through the Community Services Recovery Fund have been announced! Read the news release from Employment and Social Development Canada here. We're proud to be one of the participating community foundations across Canada taking part in the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, a collaboration between the Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations - [Penticton Vees Community Heroes Program](https://www.cfso.net/penticton-vees-community-heroes-program/) - The Penticton Vees have partnered with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan|Similkameen to support local charities! At select home games in the 2023/24 season the Vees will present $1,000 to a deserving local charity. This is an opportunity to promote the work of your charity, highlight its programs, and earn $1,000!! If selected, you'll - [Charity Development Ideas](https://www.cfso.net/charity-development-ideas/) - [ideapush board="164"] - [Recent Grants](https://www.cfso.net/recent-grants/) - Click on the arrow beside each organization's name to learn more about their funded project or program. 2023 Grant Recipients Hiring of a Summer Campground Assistant for this wheelchair accessible, barrier free camp. Support for the school’s Subsidized Lunch Program for students experiencing food insecurity. Purchase of portable and adjustable tables to improve the accessibility - [Penticton Youth Centre](https://www.cfso.net/foundry/) - Donate to support the Penticton Youth Centre and Foundry Penticton Here at the Foundation, we're proud to have purchased a 21,000 sq. ft. building to house the Penticton Youth Resource Centre. In this arrangement, we lease to a variety of youth-serving organizations, notably Foundry Penticton. Learn more about the building and the growing number of - [30th Anniversary](https://www.cfso.net/cfsos-30th-anniversary/) - [Kia Communities in Motion](https://www.cfso.net/kia-communities-in-motion/) - Communities in Motion is an initiative of Kia Canada, in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada. Starting in 2022, Kia will invest $1.4 million over 4 years in grass-roots projects that will help build safe and inclusive communities across the country. We were one of five community foundations chosen to deliver the Communities in Motion - [Fund for Gender Equality](https://www.cfso.net/fund-for-gender-equality/) - The Community Foundation is proud to be one of 21 participating community foundations across Canada taking part in the Fund for Gender Equality in Canada, a collaboration between Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund which is supported by the Government of Canada. In 2022, the Fund will be hosted by participating community foundations - [Investment Readiness Program](https://www.cfso.net/investment-readiness-program/) - Are you a non-profit organization that generates revenue in order to create social change? And, do you want to get your business in shape to attract and make it easier for investors to invest in you? Apply today (until Nov 22/22) to the latest round of the Investment Readiness Program. More than $1 Million is - [Response and Relief Funds](https://www.cfso.net/response-and-relief-funds/) - The Community Foundation is interested in helping communities thrive. Recently, that assistance has expanded to include helping communities cope with urgent needs such as the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with growing environmental challenges such as the historic floods in the Similkameen. As an example, the Princeton Flood Relief Fund, a flow-through fund, was - [Professional Advisors](https://www.cfso.net/professional-advisor-hub/) - We share a common goal with you: helping people make charitable choices that best suit their wishes and their community. More and more professional advisors—such as lawyers, chartered accountants, financial planners, brokers and insurance agents—are turning to community foundations for advice and resources, and as a place to refer their clients to help inform or - [The Alcohol Use Disorder Project](https://www.cfso.net/the-alcohol-use-disorder-project/) - Donate to the AUD Project What is alcohol use disorder? The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen hosts the AUD Project in collaboration with the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society to provide hope by changing the way we think about alcohol use disorder and the way we treat it. Alcohol Use Disorder is a - [Legacy Wall](https://www.cfso.net/legacy-wall/) - Vance's Camp Boyle Legacy This is an example for subtitle Learn More Search - [Community Advisor Program](https://www.cfso.net/community-advisor-program/) - What is a Community Advisor? Community advisors are local residents of the South Okanagan Similkameen who care deeply about improving the quality of life for their neighbours and community. They are keen to learn more about the issues facing our communities and about projects and programs that are working to address these concerns. What do - [Canadian Healthy Communities Initiative](https://www.cfso.net/canadian-healthy-communities-initiative/) - This grant, created in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, the Government of Canada and other community foundations in Southern BC, provided $1,562,140 to support projects that counteracted the negative impacts of COVID-19 on community by creating safe and vibrant public spaces, improving mobility options and providing innovative digital solutions to connect people and improve health. - [Endowment Funds](https://www.cfso.net/endowment-funds/) - What is an endowment fund? Many people think of donations as a one-time lump sum of money given to a charity. But donations can also be set up so that the gift has the power to give year-after-year. This perpetual giving is called an endowment fund, and is a popular choice for many donors in - [Donor Advised Funds](https://www.cfso.net/donor-advised-funds/) - Many people think of donations as a one-time lump sum of money given to a charity. But, donations can also be set up so that donated money has the power to give year-after-year. This perpetual giving is called an endowment fund, and is a popular choice for many donors in our communities. Endowment funds can - [Youth Initiative Grants](https://www.cfso.net/youth-initiative-grants/) - Are you a young person with an idea for a community project? Apply for a Youth Initiative Grant for up to $2,000! Youth Initiative Grants are specifically for youth, up to age 25, who would like to develop and run a project that benefits both youth and the whole community. After all, young people have - [Legacy Club](https://www.cfso.net/legacy-club/) - The Legacy Club is a group of very special individuals who have made a commitment to giving back to their community by creating a Legacy Gift, which is a donation to the Community Foundation from an individual's estate, to support the charities and causes they care about most. In most cases, this gift is set - [Fund Catalogue](https://www.cfso.net/fund-catalogue/) - This is a complete list of all funds managed by the Foundation. Any funds that allow for public donations will have a Donate link beside them. To get a “short list” of funds you can donate to today, just click here. Full catalogue of funds [aaron-table] - [Foundation Calendar](https://www.cfso.net/foundation-calendar/) - [Pilot Fund for Gender Equality](https://www.cfso.net/pilot-fund-for-gender-equality/) - CFSOS is please to announce the following projects were funded through the Pilot Fund for Gender Equality: IndigenEYEZ- $10,000: This multi-phase project begins with an invitational think tank to identify the needs of emerging Indigenous women leaders in the South Okanagan Similkameen and then builds a responsive program for subsequent delivery. OneSky/Foundry Penticton- $7,571: Quality relationship - [COVID Funding Application & Information](https://www.cfso.net/covid-funding-application-information/) - CFSOS will be accepting applications for COVID related funding with Emergency Community Support Funding again and Community Foundation Response Funding. The ECSF is in collaboration with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada We will be accepting applications for all COVID related funding between Oct 5th – 30th. Please refer to the Applicant Guide for - [Create a Fund](https://www.cfso.net/create-a-fund/) - As your local charity experts, we would love to help you set up a fund that gives year-after-year to a charity or charities of your choice. In fact, the Community Foundation manages more than 200 funds for donors across all areas of giving in our region. Browse our list of funds here. Your professional advisor - [Smart & Caring Communities](https://www.cfso.net/smart-caring-communities/) - Smart & Caring Communities is a national initiative of the Community Foundations of Canada, which helps to grow local community funds. A community fund is a pool of donated dollars, which is used to provide grants to all kinds of local projects and activities in a particular location. Through grants, the proceeds from the fund - [Community Fund Grants](https://www.cfso.net/community-fund-grants/) - If you live in Kaleden, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, the Lower Similkameen, Princeton and District or Summerland, your community has a special fund which is used to support local causes, projects, activities and events. Your Community Fund makes your community a better place to live, work and play. You can access this funding by applying - [Agency Funds](https://www.cfso.net/agency-funds/) - Many people think of donations as a one-time lump sum of money given to a charity. But donations can also be set up so that donated money has the power to give year-after-year. This perpetual giving is called an endowment fund, and is a popular choice for many donors in our communities. Endowment funds can - [Workshops](https://www.cfso.net/workshops/) - At the Community Foundation, we offer workshops where you can learn how to write a winning grant proposal and how to fundraise effectively. Please visit our calendar of events (or contact Sarah Trudeau) to find out when the next workshop is scheduled. Or feel free to view a previous presentation workshop below… (add in from - [Give Power. Giving Choices.](https://www.cfso.net/give-power-giving-choices/) - Give Power. Giving Choices. - [Giving Options](https://www.cfso.net/giving-options/) - Why Give How to Give (formerly ways to give) Types of Funds Giving Wisely (combine with How to Give?) Individual Donors Corporate Donors Give to Other Causes Donation Calculator To eliminate: professional adviceDonor StoriesReasons to Give (change to "Why the Foundation?") - [Corporate Donors](https://www.cfso.net/corporate-donors/) - Corporations are often in a unique situation to impact their community. Community Foundations have a long history of working with civic-minded corporations to further the company’s goals in the community. Very often, the company will establish a donor-advised fund which provides company executives and employees a simple, flexible, and effective method for funding grant awards to meet - [new page sample](https://www.cfso.net/new-page-sample/) - Content - [Partner Grants](https://www.cfso.net/partner-grants/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen typically holds an annual granting cycle, with grant applications being accepted between August and October. Our coverage area is identical to that of the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen so we are able to make grants to any registered charity within this area. The Community Foundation has a - [RBC Future Launch Community Challenge Grants](https://www.cfso.net/rbc-future-launch-community-challenge-grants/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen and RBC were happy to award $15,000 to Foundry Penticton for their Therapeutic Waiting Space Project and $15,000 to the Erris Volunteer Fire Department for their Junior Firefighter program. Today’s problems need more than yesterday’s solutions. We need bold new thinking to help meet the challenges of the future. - [AUD Project](https://www.cfso.net/aud-project/) - AUD Project - [Publications](https://www.cfso.net/publications-2/) - Welcome to the Vital Signs Headquarters The research has been done and the feedback has been collected and the next step was releasing to the public. The 2018 Vital Signs report was released on October 11th, 2018. 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Each year around $1M in financial support is disbursed to students across the College’s four campuses, including to around 90 deserving students from the South Okanagan Similkameen. After all sources of income are taken into account, the average Okanagan College - [Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/okanagan-boys-girls-clubs-fund/) - This endowment fund provides annual grants to support the operations and programs of the Boys & Girls Club in the South Okanagan Similkameen. The Club supports hundreds of young people and their families through a wide variety of programs in the region. - [NK'MIP Desert Cultural Centre Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/nkmip-desert-cultural-centre-legacy-fund/) - The spectacular Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre (pronounced in-ka-meep) is a state-of-the-art interpretive centre is an architectural marvel sensitively constructed into a hillside. Extensive indoor and outdoor exhibit galleries create a fun, interactive learning environment with hands-on displays, education stations and two multi-media theatre experiences. Discover the fascinating stories of Canada’s only desert and share in - [Milton Orris Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/milton-orris-legacy-fund/) - Milton Orris was a very active community member and past board member of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. He passed away suddenly in November 2018 at the age of 86. - [Kaleden Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/kaleden-bursary-fund/) - The Kaleden Bursary Fund's purpose is to support the post-secondary education of students in Kaleden by collecting funds from donors and investing those funds. The fund was founded on the conviction that education promotes social, economic and human development. The Bursary Committee is comprised of a core group of volunteers who contribute their time and - [Kaleden Bursary Committee Flow Through Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/kaleden-bursary-committee-flow-through-fund/) - [Edith Forster Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/edith-forster-legacy-fund/) - Kelly and her mother, Edith, both had a love of animals and particularly, cats. Kelly always had cats when she was growing up and they often took in stray cats. When Edith passed away in 2017, Kelly knew she wanted to find a way to remember her mother but in a manner that gave back - [100 Women Who Care Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/100-women-who-care-ft-fund/) - [Canadian Federation of University Women Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/canadian-federation-of-university-women-fund/) - Okanagan College Foundation for annual award - [Alanna Matthew Memorial Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/alanna-matthew-memorial-fund/) - This fund was created to honour the legacy of Alanna Matthew. Contributions have been received from the members of the community and grants will be made in perpetuity to provide bursaries to students wishing to advance their education in the arts. - [Activate Penticton Flow Through Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/activate-penticton-flow-through-fund/) - [Summerland Ornamental Gardens Sustaining Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/summerland-ornamental-gardens-sustaining-fund/) - This Agency Fund provides annual grants to the Friends of the Summerland Research Station Gardens Society to support their work in managing and enhancing the beautiful Ornamental Gardens. - [The Land Conservancy-Okanagan Region Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/the-land-conservancy-okanagan-region-fund/) - The Land Conservancy Fund issues annual grants to the Land Conservancy of BC to assist the agency in its work to preserve and protect the sensitive environment of the Okanagan Similkameen. - [Sickle Point Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/sickle-point-fund/) - The efforts of many citizens to Save Sickle Point led to the successful purchase and preservation of this unique natural environment. This is a flow-through fund which may be spent down over time, as required, to fulfill the purpose of protecting Sickle Point. - [Environmental Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/environmental-legacy-fund/) - Supporting a wide variety of environmental projects throughout the RDOS, the Environmental Legacy Fund is focused on helping to preserve, protect, and celebrate our natural environment. The Fund also supports many projects that seek to educate citizens about the sensitive nature of our local ecosystem. - [Wine Country Tennis Flow Through Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/wine-country-tennis-flow-through-fund/) - [Community Response Fund - Public Donations](https://www.cfso.net/funds/community-response-fund-public-donations/) - [Marjorie Maclean Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/marjorie-maclean-fund/) - [100 Women Who Care Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/100-women-who-care-fund/) - 100 Women Who Care is dedicated to giving as a group through regular social gatherings where everyone adds their donation to a pool and it is split between three deserving charities. - [100 Men Penticton Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/100-men-penticton-legacy-fund/) - contacts: Bruce Tawse, Justin White The group will vote once a year and advise the foundation in writing of the results. - [Ryga Festival Society Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/ryga-festival-society-fund/) - [Eva & Herbert Rosinger General Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/eva-herbert-rosinger-general-fund/) - determined annually by the Grants Committee of the Foundation for charitable projects within the boundaries of the South Okanagan and Similkameen area. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1., the Donors request that the funds be used to support various soup kitchens, food banks, shelters for abused women and disadvantaged children, shelters for the homeless, and organizations that care - [Frances Harris Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/frances-harris-fund/) - scholarship for UBCO student - [2004 BC Seniors Games Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/2004-bc-seniors-games-legacy-fund/) - "Okanagan International Childrens Festival. Changed this fund to FOI as the Children's Festival is no longer operating." - [L&R Supplementary Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/lr-supplementary-bursary-fund/) - a.The students must be pursuing education to improve their lives and better support their families, with an emphasis on upgrading employment qualifications. b.Training can be for any post-secondary program or for high school certification (Dogwood Certificate), with an emphasis on trades programs. c.The students must demonstrate financial need. d.Priority will be given to the “most - [Penny Lane Community Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/penny-lane-community-legacy-fund/) - "Fundholder may wish to encroach on capital to make donations. NOTE: Clause 10 allows for review and cancellation of contract after 5 (Oct 2018) years at the fundholder's discretion." - [Ron Bell & Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/ron-bell-family-fund/) - These are half the proceeds of what was originally the Ron & Debbie Bell Fund but was split in half May 30, 2018 as Ron & Debbie are divorced. The other half of the funds remain in the Debbie Nelson Fund. transferred by Income Manager JE #12644 - [Eva & Herbert Rosinger Scholarship Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/eva-herbert-rosinger-scholarship-fund/) - "Must be entering into or continuing studies in engineering or the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, astronomy and biology) at an accredited university/college, at any academic level: bachelors, masters, or Ph.D.; iii. Demonstrated financial need;" - [King/Kirkpatrick Flow Through Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/king-kirkpatrick-flow-through-fund/) - [Penticton Auto Dealers Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/penticton-auto-dealers-fund/) - distribute income from the fund for general charitable purposes - [Weyerhaeuser Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/weyerhaeuser-legacy-fund/) - distributed to Princeton Secondary School for the purpose of awarding a bursary to a graduating Princeton student, the selection to be made by the school's scholarship & bursary committee - [Kampman Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/kampman-family-fund/) - Discretionary fund for any area in the RDOS or FOI - [1995 Summer Games Legacy](https://www.cfso.net/funds/1995-summer-games-legacy/) - the income each year to be used to support sports, recreation and cultural projects - [Richard & Rose Cooper Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/richard-rose-cooper-fund/) - Penticton Secondary School Bursary & Scholarship Foundation for $1000 and remainder to Penticton Public Library and Salvation Army food bank. History is that all remaining funds go to the Library. - [COP Centennial Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/cop-centennial-legacy-fund/) - divided equally to all existing public secondary and post-secondary schools to support a perpetual City of Penticton Centennial Student Awards program. Mayor will be invited to present. - [Trehearne Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/trehearne-family-fund/) - 2013-2018 - $600 to Princeton Secondary (as per agreement and letter received Jan 2013) increase bursary by $100 in each subsequent 5 year period. Balance to support worthwhile health care initiatives proposed by (1) The Princeton Hospital Foundation, (2) Vermillion Lodge Care Centre, and/or (3) The South Okanagan Medical Foundation, this decision to be made - [Leonard Futter Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/leonard-futter-fund/) - follow objectives of children's trust fund - Converted to Discretionary in 2012 so that it can be included in 2013 grant cycle. - [Colin & Lois Pritchard Foundation Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/colin-lois-pritchard-foundation-fund/) - Designated to the Okanagan Symphony Society. NOTE: cheques should be written to (and sent to) the Okanagan Symphony in Kelowna. - [Francis & Marion Kanuit Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/francis-marion-kanuit-fund/) - "Youth at risk Women in need" - [Lynn & Brian Jackson Endowment for Fine Arts](https://www.cfso.net/funds/lynn-brian-jackson-endowment-for-fine-arts/) - bursary for students pursuing post-secondary education in a fine arts program at a University, college or trade school which grants recognized degrees or certificates. Student must demonstrate past commitment to their craft as well as motivation to improve their skills through formal learning. This also includes performing arts. - [Oliver & District Heritage Society Physical Plant Reserve Managed Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/oliver-district-heritage-society-physical-plant-reserve-managed-fund/) - [SOPAC Managed Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/sopac-managed-fund/) - [A Legacy of Two Retired Teachers](https://www.cfso.net/funds/a-legacy-of-two-retired-teachers/) - [Irene & Charles Armstrong Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/irene-charles-armstrong-bursary-fund/) - 1.The recipients referred to in Clause 7 shall be determined annually by the Grants Committee of the Foundation based on the following criteria, in order of importance: a.Demonstrated financial need; b.The character of the individual, as determined by the Grants Committee; c.Previous academic record with a minimum of a high school diploma; 2.Applications will be - [Dorthea Atwater and Peter Hay Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/dorthea-atwater-and-peter-hay-endowment-fund/) - [Ina May Scott Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/ina-may-scott-fund/) - [Oliver & District Heritage Society Cope Managed Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/oliver-district-heritage-society-cope-managed-fund/) - [Oliver & District Heritage Society Multi-Use Managed Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/oliver-district-heritage-society-multi-use-managed-fund/) - [South Okanagan Swimming Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/south-okanagan-swimming-bursary-fund/) - 1.The award will be available to any student who: a.Is graduating from high school in the current year from a school within the boundaries of the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS). b.Is a member in good standing with a swim club within the RDOS. c.Is pursuing some form of post secondary education. 2.Applications will - [Erwin & Lilli Schneider Memorial Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/erwin-lilli-schneider-memorial-fund/) - [MacFarlane Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/macfarlane-fund/) - [Sharon Amos Legacy Fund for the Arts](https://www.cfso.net/funds/sharon-amos-legacy-fund-for-the-arts/) - disbursed to a person wishing to advance their education in fine arts, preferably the performing arts - [Stoof/Straatsma Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/stoof-straatsma-family-fund/) - [Charlotte Campbell Memorial Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/charlotte-campbell-memorial-fund/) - [The Bench Market Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/the-bench-market-bursary-fund/) - First priority: High school students entering a culinary program; 2nd: mature students entering a culinary program; 3rd: high school students entering food, beverage or hospitality related program - [Knights of Pythias - Fund #1](https://www.cfso.net/funds/knights-of-pythias-fund-1/) - "Fund #1 - Was Pythian Cerebral Palsy Committee until 2006 then changed to Knights of Pythias Annual Appeal. Contact is Marv Wilson as of Feb 20, 2020" - [Knights of Pythias Lodge #49 Fund 2](https://www.cfso.net/funds/knights-of-pythias-lodge-49-fund-2/) - "Fund #2 - disb to many charities as per group Contact is Marv Wilson as of Feb 20, 2020" - [Vees Community Heroes Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/vees-community-heroes-fund/) - The Foundation will distribute the funds given, less the fees provided for in this agreement, in keeping with the following process: a. The Foundation will establish an online application page for charities to apply for Community Heroes grants. b. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis, but granting decisions will be scheduled in advance - [Patricia & Murray Craig Memorial Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/patricia-murray-craig-memorial-endowment-fund/) - proceeds to Okanagan Symphony-Penticton - [SOSCP Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/soscp-legacy-fund/) - grants made with the direction of the donor - [Penticton Oldtimers Hockey Club Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/penticton-oldtimers-hockey-club-legacy-fund/) - grants made with the direction of the donor - [Harold & Donna Schellenberg Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/harold-donna-schellenberg-legacy-fund/) - OSS - [Harold & Flora Hoey Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/harold-flora-hoey-fund/) - "2007-2012 - $500 each to Pen Hi and Maggie; balance to educational projects from grant cycle. Subsequent 5 year periods will increase bursaries by $100 each" - [Culver Family Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/culver-family-bursary-fund/) - Minimum $1200/year. Grant from income where possible, but reduce capital when necessary to ensure consistent granting. Bursary for students demonstrating financial need, and: a. Preference given to students entering at least the second year of an undergraduate degree program, or entering a graduate program in modern languages or linguistics, classic languages and native languages. b. - [Hugh & Eva Cleland Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/hugh-eva-cleland-fund/) - As of April 2012: split equally between the Okanagan Symphony - Penticton Branch; Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival; and Penticton Academy of Music Prior to April 2012: Kiwanis Music Festival 90% - OSS 10% - [Greenwood Forest Products Legacy](https://www.cfso.net/funds/greenwood-forest-products-legacy/) - the disbursements from the fund will be limited to qualified applicants involved in projects/programs serving the Communities of Penticton and Summerland - [Business Gives Back Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/business-gives-back-fund/) - "instructions as at Nov 1/16: until further notice, the annual grant allocation should be disbursed to SD67 in support of breakfast programs at all schools in the district." - [Okanagan Similkameen Concert Society Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/okanagan-similkameen-concert-society-fund/) - Society has dissolved. See file notes as to direction of grant allocation. Changed to Agency fund Dec. 2013. Used to be grants made with the direction of the donor - donor advised === The original intent of the fund was to continue this effort so that people can enjoy concerts. Irwin also mentioned the possibility - [Magdus & Roy Ornamental Gardens Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/magdus-roy-ornamental-gardens-legacy-fund/) - Friends of the Summerland Research Station Gardens Society - [Scott & Helen Perry Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/scott-helen-perry-bursary-fund/) - Okanagan College Foundation - [Susan & Thomas Kelly Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/susan-thomas-kelly-fund/) - To be used primarily in the Kaleden area with the advice of the donor. - [Toni & Bernie Cattani Legacy Fund for the Arts](https://www.cfso.net/funds/toni-bernie-cattani-legacy-fund-for-the-arts/) - Payment to be made to Island Mountain Arts as per agreement reached in July 2012. Letter on file. - [B2B Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/b2b-fund/) - First priority is animal welfare or services to seniors within the RDOS Second: grants may be made to CFSO for operations/admin requirements deemed necessary by the Board Third: grants to qualifying applicants, including CFSO - [Okanagan Nation Women's Emergency Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/okanagan-nation-womens-emergency-fund/) - paid to Okanagan Nation Family Intervention and Services Society to be used for the operations of the Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House. - [Summerland Credit Union Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/summerland-credit-union-legacy-fund/) - On an annual basis and at least 60 days in advance of the CFSOS requiring direction of the donor, the Executive Director of CFSOS will initiate dialogue with the CEO of Summerland Credit Union on potential recipients and total funds available for distribution. The CEO of the credit union will provide a SCU Board resolution - [House Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/house-endowment-fund/) - Distributions made to South OK Medical Foundation only for the benefit of the Penticton Regional Hospital. These proceeds will only be used for much needed equipment for our Penticton Regional Hospital; (i) if any income of the "House Endowment Fund" is not used in a particular year, the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation may either - [Bjerkan Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/bjerkan-family-fund/) - as per donor direction - [Schellenberg Family SOPAC Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/schellenberg-family-sopac-fund/) - [South Okanagan Research & Capacity Building Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/south-okanagan-research-capacity-building-endowment-fund/) - a.) to support research benefiting residents of the South Okanagan Similkameen (SOS) by maintaining a high standard of health care delivery, improving quality of care and improving health outcomes. B.) To develop a culture of research and expertise within the SOS through facilitation of community based research, research by multidisciplinary healthcare teams, support and partnership - [Ramada Inn Viticulture Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/ramada-inn-viticulture-fund/) - Okanagan College Viticulture Program - [Pat Clarke Memorial Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/pat-clarke-memorial-bursary-fund/) - Similkameen Secondary School Bursary - [Brule Windeler Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/brule-windeler-legacy-fund/) - 25% of annual granting to CFSOS; the remaining 75% of annual granting will be split equally between: a.The local branch of the MS Society of Canada, currently referred to as the South Okanagan & Similkameen Chapter. b.A qualified donee providing services to women and children. c.A qualified donee providing services related to feeding the hungry. - [Harold & Irene Myers Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/harold-irene-myers-family-fund/) - used to be DA Fund but now discretionary as daughter Shirley Myers who completed DA forms has also passed away. - [Barbara Pearce Summerland Community Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/barbara-pearce-summerland-community-fund/) - The annual distributable earnings of the Fund shall be used for the purposes of assisting economically disadvantaged Summerland residents and/or to support charitable organizations in Summerland with the provision of services, programs and projects directed at assisting economically disadvantaged Summerland residents. - [Wood Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/wood-family-fund/) - waterfront enhancement (tree planting) or victims assistance programs - [Bob & Frances Garland Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/bob-frances-garland-fund/) - 50/50 split between Symphony and OSA - [Barbara Macdonald Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/barbara-macdonald-family-fund/) - as per donor direction - [John & Doreen Wisenden Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/john-doreen-wisenden-fund/) - Seniors - [Winkelaar Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/winkelaar-family-fund/) - Soupateria - [Margaret Neuhaus Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/margaret-neuhaus-fund/) - anywhere in the RDOS for projects that support individuals struggling with mental health and substance use issues. In the event that the grants committee is unable to find a project that meets the criteria, they may choose an alternate project that supports the general well-being of citizens within the RDOS - [Marjery Punnett Bursary Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/marjery-punnett-bursary-fund/) - School of the Arts - no contract, but original donation paperwork specifies OSSA - [MS Anonymous Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/ms-anonymous-fund/) - to improve the quality of life broadly in the community. To the maximum extent possible the grants will be used to help provide the assets and skills that create community capacity and ensure the sustainability of the individual charitable enterprises involved - [Dr. John and Kathy Scarfo Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/dr-john-and-kathy-scarfo-fund/) - Scholarship fund that requires our Grants Committee to receive and review applications, interview candidates, and make selections. Dr. Scarfo has committed to building the fund to $1,000,000 with $50,000 contributions each year and the balance from his trust fund when he dies. - [Tony & Judy Lloyd Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/tony-judy-lloyd-family-fund/) - grants made with the direction of the donor - [Drapeau Wealth Management Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/drapeau-wealth-management-legacy-fund/) - Income will be reinvested in the Fund until the minimum balance of $10,000 required for a Donor Advised Fund is achieved. - [SO Boundary Labour Council Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/so-boundary-labour-council-fund/) - Funds go to the OK College Foundation. The original contract is DA, but until further notice, send all funds to the college. - [Meiklejohn Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/meiklejohn-family-fund/) - improve the quality of life for Penticton residents in a broad manner - [Chris Grauer Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/chris-grauer-endowment-fund/) - 50% Animal Welfare; 50% Social Services - [1 Penticton Community Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/1-penticton-community-fund/) - "disbursed by the Grants committee with an emphasis on projects supporting mental health, youth services, and the environment anywhere within the boundaries of the RDOS." - [HSBC Fund for Youth](https://www.cfso.net/funds/hsbc-fund-for-youth/) - [Summerland Credit Union Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/summerland-credit-union-fund/) - improve the quality of life in the community with a primary focus on current needs and opportunities in respect to youth programs, recreation, arts and culture, social programs and the environment - [Marcel Gagne Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/marcel-gagne-fund/) - [Lancey Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/lancey-family-fund/) - Seniors - [Rita Fawcett Memorial Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/rita-fawcett-memorial-fund/) - Children, Youth, Seniors - [Directors Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/directors-legacy-fund/) - [Friends of the Gardens Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/friends-of-the-gardens-fund/) - [Impact Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/impact-fund/) - [United Way Tomorrow Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/united-way-tomorrow-fund/) - Your contribution to the United Way Tomorrow Fund enables the United Way to support over 30 charities in the South Okanagan to create lasting change in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbours. From supporting access to food, providing holistic supports for the well being of children and youth, to strengthening vital connections, your contributions - [Oliver & District Heritage Society Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/oliver-district-heritage-society-fund/) - The Oliver & District Heritage Society is an established public cultural and historical institution that maintains a Museum and Archives to preserve and promote the cultural and natural history of the area of Oliver and the surrounding RDOS district Area C, which is located on the unceded traditional and ancestral territory of the syilx Okanagan - [Penticton Public Library Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/penticton-public-library-fund/) - The Penticton Public Library has been providing for the lifelong learning, reading and information needs of the City of Penticton for more than 100 years. We do this through literacy-based programs, free computer access, as well as collections of all types, and so much more. Additionally, in 2022 the Penticton Public Library Fund will help - [Okanagan Regional Library Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/okanagan-regional-library-fund/) - The Mission of the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) is to Connect Curious Minds. Our 31 library branches spread across the Okanagan are an integral part of life in our diverse communities. They are welcoming and all-inclusive places where people can come to learn, gain knowledge, innovate and be creative. Now more than ever, access to - [SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/ss-sicamous-marine-heritage-fund/) - 1.Preference to distribute income outlined in #7 to the SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Society (the “Society”) for the purposes of ongoing maintenance and development of the SS Sicamous Marine Heritage Park. 2.The Society must submit a written application each year before funding will be released. In addition, a report on how funds were used in - [Okanagan Fest-Of-Ale Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/okanagan-fest-of-ale-legacy-fund/) - grants made with the direction of the donor - [School Breakfast Program Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/school-breakfast-program-fund/) - to support breakfast programs at schools within the communities of Naramata, Penticton, or Summerland. If the Grants Committee determines that the schools of Naramata, Penticton, or Summerland cannot make appropriate use of grant funds for breakfast programs, the Grants Committee will make "breakfast program grants" available to schools in other communities within the RDOS. 3. - [South Okanagan Aboriginal Education Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/south-okanagan-aboriginal-education-fund/) - Review Clause 5 of contract each year. "presentation of the award will include the following statement: "this scholarship is being awarded from the South Okanagan Aboriginal Education Fund and has been made possible through the generosity of Drs. Brent and Catherine Harrold". The Donor will have the option of presenting the award to the recipient - [BC Schizophrenia Society - Penticton Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/bc-schizophrenia-society-penticton-fund/) - [City of Penticton Trust Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/city-of-penticton-trust-fund/) - to improve the quality of life in the Community with a primary focus on current needs and opportunities in respect to recreation, arts & culture, social programs and the environment - [Oliver Rotary Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/oliver-rotary-endowment-fund/) - grants made with the direction of the donor - [Thea Haubrich Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/thea-haubrich-legacy-fund/) - "Grants will be paid to an appropriate charity for the purpose of supporting the artistic training and education of students, preferably in the discipline of Encaustic Art." - [Rotary Club of Penticton Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/rotary-club-of-penticton-legacy-fund/) - grants for the benefit of projects intended to make a lasting improvement in the quality of life for Penticton residents - [Merle Waite Endowment Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/merle-waite-endowment-fund/) - Merle has included a copy of her contract with her will. - Penticton SPCA and AlleyCats Alliance. Was "Critteraid" but Merle gave letter of direction to change this in Feb. 2019 - [George & Eva Kassa Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/george-eva-kassa-legacy-fund/) - to support projects in the Princeton area based on recommendations from the grants committee - [Harman Community Development Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/harman-community-development-fund/) - to support the development of specific, tangible projects intended to make a lasting improvement in the quality of life for community residents. Grants may be made to support projects in any field of interest as appropriate to evolving commmunity needs and opportunities. Distributions will be identified as coming from an anonymous benefactor and the CFSO - [John Pankiw Family Fund](https://www.cfso.net/funds/john-pankiw-family-fund/) ## members - [Kevin Ronaghan](https://www.cfso.net/members/kevin-ronaghan/) - Kevin has many years’ experience working to strengthen the not-for-profit sector in British Columbia. He held previous grant making roles with Vancity Savings Credit Union and The Centre for Not-for-Profit Sustainability, where he also served as Executive Director. Kevin relocated to the South Okanagan from Vancouver in 2016, and lives in citxʷs paqəlqyn (House of Bald Eagle, - [Valery Gore](https://www.cfso.net/members/gore/) - Valery joined the Community Foundation in January 2026 to manage the organization’s communications strategy and bring community stories to life. Her work focuses on building meaningful connections with donors, partners, and the broader community through clear, thoughtful, and engaging storytelling. Prior to joining the Foundation team, Valery led communications in the non-profit healthcare sector and - [Neil Wyper](https://www.cfso.net/members/neil-wyper/) - [Muhammad Usman](https://www.cfso.net/members/musman/) - Muhammad Usman is a highly strategic and results-oriented leader with over 20 years of expertise in financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, and corporate finance. He is dedicated to driving operational efficiencies and maximizing value. As the Director of Finance at CFSOS, he plays a pivotal role in overseeing all financial functions, ensuring robust fiscal management - [Leighton McCarthy](https://www.cfso.net/members/mccarthy/) - Leighton McCarthy, a resident of Penticton for over 13 years, brings a wealth of experience in consulting, planning and development, with a particular focus on libraries. He is deeply committed to community service, having volunteered on numerous boards, including Calgary Habitat for Humanity, Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, SOS Arts, and most recently, the Community Foundation grants - [Veronica Vinge](https://www.cfso.net/members/veronica-vinge/) - Veronica consults with businesses and non-profit organizations of all kinds to improve theirstrategy, leadership, planning, processes, value, and bottom line. Veronica’s roots incommunity development go back to her parents, who started community leagues in bothEdmonton and Calgary and showed her the critical importance of civil society. She’svolunteered with many different organizations over the years, and - [Heather Allen](https://www.cfso.net/members/allen/) - Heather works as a communications professor at Okanagan College, supports many organizations with strategic communications consulting, and is completing doctoral studies in the social sciences. She is active in the arts community, passionate about climate action, and loves learning new things. Having grown up on the Naramata bench, Heather hopes to bring her local knowledge, - [Jean Wedenig](https://www.cfso.net/members/wedenig/) - Jean joined the CFSOS in July 2024 as Operations Assistant. She is responsible for supporting our CEO and Board of Directors, but gladly helps out with any of our initiatives. Jean comes to us from the corporate world where she worked for 30 years at Nintendo of America. Her husband grew up in Penticton and - [Colette Stoof](https://www.cfso.net/members/2-stoof/) - Colette is a CPA, CGA, operating a private practice since 1985. Her interests in finance are diverse and varied. She and her husband Eric ( previous owners of Eclipse Helicopters Ltd.) contribute to a number of local causes (OSNS, SOWINS, SARS, APOA, Cancer for Kids). She is now semi-retired and pleased to accept the position - [Kelly Helfrich](https://www.cfso.net/members/helfrich/) - Kelly joined the CFSOS in May 2012 as Office Administrator. Kelly is responsible for day-to-day administration and works hard to ensure that the Foundation is effectively supporting its donors and its programs. Kelly has lived in Penticton since 1987 and enjoys many close connections throughout the community. - [Kim English](https://www.cfso.net/members/english/) - Kim joined the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen in 2016. She leads regional outreach and community-led initiatives, collaborating with local volunteer committees and partners to strengthen neighbourhood connections and support grassroots leadership. Her work often bridges philanthropy and participation - you’ll find Kim at community events, Neighbourhood Small Grant gatherings, local workshops, and - [Suzanne Tining](https://www.cfso.net/members/tining/) - Suzanne Tining is a retired federal Deputy Minister who relocated to Penticton in 2013. Havingretired to the South Okanagan after a career in the public service, Suzanne was looking for a wayto continue to serve the public interest and wanted to give back to her adopted community. TheCommunity Foundation seemed like a perfect fit and - [Yuki Ihara](https://www.cfso.net/members/ihara/) - Yuki joined CFSOS to oversee the Foundation’s Donor Services activities to strengthen the connections with our donors. Her goal is to ensure that all of our supporters feel heard, recognized, and are made fully aware of the impact they have made in our community. Prior to joining CFSOS, Yuki worked for a variety of non-profit - [Morgan Edgerly](https://www.cfso.net/members/edgerly/) - Morgan Edgerly (They/Them) has served on the Board of Directors for the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen since 2023. They bring years of experience supporting vulnerable youth across the South Okanagan and Similkameen through their role as Peer Support Supervisor at Foundry Penticton, where they have built strong relationships across the social services, health, - [Wayne Heal](https://www.cfso.net/members/1-heal/) - Wayne joins the Board as a practicing Certified Professional Accountant, working in Penticton for the past 27 years. He has served as the president and treasurer for the OSNS Child Development Centre, as treasurer for the BC Association for Child Development and Intervention, and as a director for the Andy Moog Foundation. As the father - [Maimie De Silva](https://www.cfso.net/members/0-de-silva/) - Maimie has over 35 years of project management experience with an international focus. She is currently Manager for the acclaimed international music program, Morningside Music Bridge. In her role as Project Manager, Maimie fosters an environment of teamwork. She is a strong leader who inspires confidence and trust in others and motivates project staff to - [Aaron McRann](https://www.cfso.net/members/mcrann/) - Aaron brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the community foundation sector, earning national recognition for his dedication and innovative approach to community impact. He is a sought-after speaker, advocating for the evolution of impact strategies within community foundations on the national stage. Under Aaron's guidance, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS) - [Anna McGuigan](https://www.cfso.net/members/anna-mcguigan-2/) - Anna is an Assistant Branch Manager at Valley First, where she has served for over seven years in various roles supporting financial services and community engagement. Originally from the UK, she brings a diverse professional background, having worked in both healthcare and the arts prior to immigrating to Canada. A proud mother of two children, ## stories - [Reviving Ryga's Legacy in Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/stories/reviving-rygas-legacy-in-summerland/) - What Shakespeare is to Stratford-upon-Avon, George Ryga is to Summerland. Many Summerlanders are familiar with this name, whether it be from the George Ryga Arts & Cultural Centre in town or the annual Ryga Arts Festival. What they may not know is that the Alberta-born, internationally renowned author and playwright lived in Summerland for half - [Bringing History Beyond the Museum Walls](https://www.cfso.net/stories/bringing-history-beyond-the-museum-walls/) - For more than 60 years, the Summerland Museum and Archives has helped preserve the history of the community. Today, it is also finding new ways to connect people with that history—both inside the museum and out in the community. Among those helping lead that work is curator Petra, who grew up in Summerland and returned - [Grants Support Worker Connection](https://www.cfso.net/stories/amigos-de-canada-grants-support-worker-led-connection-and-community/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has launched the Amigos De Canada Grants, a new granting opportunity supporting seasonal and migrant workers to create gatherings, activities, and shared experiences in their communities. Grants of up to $500 are available for simple, worker-led ideas that bring people together through food, culture, sports, music, learning, - [Full House, Full Hearts at 100 Women Who Care June Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/stories/100-women-support-emergency-crisis-and-support/) - On June 17th, 100 Women Who Care South Okanagan gathered at Summerland Heritage Cidery Co. for a lively summer meeting and open house. The cidery was full of members and first-time guests, many dressed in yellow and black to match the “Bee Kind” theme. Members heard from three organizations working in the area of "emergency - [Dream Society Unlocks $200,000 Community Investment](https://www.cfso.net/stories/dream-society-unlocks-200000-community-investment/) - The dream of a new non-profit performing arts facility in downtown Penticton is a significant step closer to reality following the release of a $100,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen to the Dream Society. The grant award followed the Society successfully meeting a fundraising challenge established by the Foundation. Approved - [Invest in the Future of Local Food](https://www.cfso.net/stories/community-investment-helps-build-the-future-of-local-food/) - Food security starts close to home. Across British Columbia, demand for locally grown and produced food continues to rise. Yet many farmers and food businesses face a common challenge: limited access to affordable storage, processing, and distribution infrastructure reduces profits and increases food waste. The Summerland Food Hub is being developed to help address that - [How Community Generosity Built Penticton’s New Primary Care](https://www.cfso.net/stories/how-community-generosity-built-pentictons-new-primary-care/) - Before the Colleen Schneider Medical Centre opened its doors in July of 2025, it was known simply as the CWIC project (short for Community Walk-In Clinic). The working title happened to sound like “quick,” an apt description for a project that moved rapidly from concept to a fully operating facility through strong collaboration among many - [From Family to Community: JayD Atkinson’s Princeton Spirit of Sports Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/stories/from-family-to-community-jayd-atkinsons-princeton-spirit-of-sports-legacy-fund/) - For JayD Atkinson, sports were never just about the game. They were a constant throughout his life in Princeton, shaping his sense of connection, community, and belonging. Earlier this year, the Atkinson family created the JayD Atkinson’s Princeton Spirit of Sports Legacy Fund in memory of their son, James David “JayD” Atkinson. It’s a way - [Impact Investing Brings the Okanagan Food & Innovation Hub to Life](https://www.cfso.net/stories/impact-investing-brings-the-okanagan-food-innovation-hub-to-life/) - On November 7th 2025, the South Okanagan Similkameen region celebrated a groundbreaking moment: the start of construction on the Okanagan Food & Innovation Hub in Summerland. This project will provide shared infrastructure for farmers, food producers, and innovators, creating a centralized space for local food production, processing, and distribution. It is a bold step toward - [Ready Where We Live Grants Now Available](https://www.cfso.net/stories/ready-where-we-live-helping-neighbours-prepare-together/) - The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen is pleased to launch Ready Where We Live, a new micro-grant program that helps neighbours gather, learn, and take practical steps toward being more prepared — together. In the South Okanagan Similkameen, emergencies can happen quickly. Wildfire, heat, smoke, flooding, power outages, and winter storms are part - [Table Talks and Relational Ripples](https://www.cfso.net/stories/table-talks-and-relational-ripples/) - New Pathway for Learning and Conversation This spring, 135 people gathered in Penticton, Vernon, and Kelowna for introductory Table Talks sessions co-hosted by Kelly Terbasket of IndigenEYEZ / kinSHIFT and Kim English of the Community Foundation. Designed as an entry point into deeper learning, the gatherings invited participants to explore reconciliation, relationships, and community through - [100 Women Support Student Wellness & Learning](https://www.cfso.net/stories/100-women-support-student-wellness-learning-supports/) - April 8th kicked off our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026. With a Pink and Floral theme and plenty of lively conversation, the evening reflected the energy and generosity that continue to define this group. Our focus was Student Wellness and Learning Supports, and we heard from three organizations doing important work across - [A day of dialogue on food security](https://www.cfso.net/stories/a-day-of-dialogue-on-food-security/) - More than 60 participants joined the Community Foundation’s Food Security Summit on February 27 at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus. The day featured a mix of engaging group discussions and informal networking, highlighted by thought‑provoking presentations from Sammy Blair of Land to Table Network Society and Ayla Fenton of Young Agrarians. The summit was generously sponsored by Valley First, a - [Neighbours Showing Up for One Another Across the Region ](https://www.cfso.net/stories/neighbours-showing-up-for-one-another-across-the-region/) - Across the South Okanagan Similkameen, something simple - and powerful - is taking shape. This year, 67 Neighbourhood Small Grants have been awarded to residents from Penticton to Princeton, Summerland to Keremeos, and throughout Oliver, Osoyoos, Kaleden, and surrounding communities. Each grant begins with a neighbours idea - something thoughtful, often small, and rooted in - [Student achieves success on and off the pitch](https://www.cfso.net/stories/student-achieves-success-on-and-off-the-pitch/) - Photo Credit: Jessica Ford Photography/Bishop's Athletics Kyra Souch is many things: a proud member of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band and Penticton Secondary School’s Class of 2024, an elite student athlete, a highly accomplished scholar, an emerging young leader… and a recipient of a bursary award from the South Okanagan Indigenous Education Fund. Kyra’s passion - [From African refugee camp to Canadian university: a bursary recipient's incredible journey](https://www.cfso.net/stories/yar-machs-story/) - Yar Ayuen Mach’s life journey is a remarkable testament to the power of dreams, and the persistence and dedication to make them reality. Yar’s family was displaced from their home in South Sudan by the ongoing conflicts there. The family lived in the UN Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya for 18 years, and Yar was - [Upgrades transform local theatre](https://www.cfso.net/stories/upgrades-transform-local-theatre/) - Funding for a “behind the scenes” request can be just as impactful as support for a highly visible project. Just ask Tempest Theatre & Film Society, which asked the Community Foundation for help with their HVAC and lighting upgrades in 2025. Addressing those needs was critical for us,” says Kate Twa, Artistic Director of Tempest. - [Looking back at 2025 grants](https://www.cfso.net/stories/looking-back-at-2025-grants/) - The close of each year offers a chance to reflect on the impact our annual grant making has had on the communities we serve. Here's a small handful of highlights from 2025’s Foundation grants: From January to August, 2025, Bethel Church Food Pantry served 801 households totaling 2,410 individuals, including 294 children. The program supports - [Empowering youth to thrive](https://www.cfso.net/stories/empowering-youth-to-thrive/) - Have you ever planted a seed in a spot where it didn’t grow? It wasn’t the seed; rather, the combination of sun, water and soil just wasn’t right. Now, replace the seed with a young person in your community, someone for whom going to school is a real struggle. It’s quite likely that the conditions - [ALERT volunteers can breathe easier when rescuing animals](https://www.cfso.net/stories/alert-volunteers-now-breathe-easier-when-rescuing-animals/) - When natural or man-made disasters happen, people need to make quick decisions about their personal safety. This could mean their animals – pets and livestock – are left behind during an evacuation order. Fortunately, the Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team (ALERT) is ready to help. ALERT is dedicated to animal welfare through the rescue and - [Working mom pursues educational goals with help from Foundation bursary ](https://www.cfso.net/stories/working-mom-pursues-educational-goals-with-help-from-foundation-bursary/) - Going back to school while juggling the demands of a job and raising two young children can be extremely difficult. Just ask Andréanne Beaumier-Fortin, a working single mother who is currently pursuing her studies in Practical Nursing. “Between work, kids and school, it sometimes can get overwhelming,” says Andréanne. “Having extra financial support helps to - [New computers help streamline Society's admin tasks](https://www.cfso.net/stories/new-computers-help-streamline-societys-admin-tasks/) - Thanks to a 2023 Foundation grant, the Oliver Senior Centre Society has greatly improved its organizational efficiency. The grant was used to update the Society’s outdated computer hardware, making their administrative work much easier. “Our old machines could no longer be upgraded to run essential programs such as our bookkeeping software,” says Julie Russel, President - [Food program helps Similkameen students and their families](https://www.cfso.net/stories/food-program-helps-similkameen-students-and-their-families/) - It’s not news that the rising cost of food is putting a strain on families across our region. Josée-Anne Rouleau, who organizes the Similkameen Starfish Pack program, is all too aware of that impact. “For the 2022/23 school year, we successfully raised $10,000 from our community to support the program,” says Josée-Anne. “Unfortunately, the rising - [Technology upgrades transform local charity's operations](https://www.cfso.net/stories/technology-upgrades-transform-local-charitys-operations/) - The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the operations of the Desert Valley Hospice Society. “We lost all of our employees in a two-year span during the pandemic,” says Linda Larsen, the Society’s President. “When new staff took over, they found it extremely difficult to locate information and files on key programs and training - [Local food banks benefit from Fest of Ale’s support](https://www.cfso.net/stories/local-food-banks-benefit-from-fest-of-ales-support/) - For many in our communities, the need for assistance from food banks becomes particularly great during the holidays. This year, the Okanagan Fest of Ale Society is stepping up to help, through their Legacy Fund held with the Community Foundation. In the spirit of the season, the Okanagan Fest of Ale Legacy Fund will give $4,680 that - [SOWINS helps women explore a bright future  ](https://www.cfso.net/stories/sowins-helps-women-explore-a-bright-future/) - The South Okanagan Women In Need Society (SOWINS) has occupied an important place in our community's social fabric since 1981. Their programs and services assist individuals in the South Okanagan Similkameen who have experienced or are at risk of violence or abuse. In 2023, SOWINS received a grant from the Fund for Gender Equality for - [Soupateria keeps people fed in challenging times](https://www.cfso.net/stories/soupateria-keeps-people-fed-in-challenging-times/) - The Penticton Soupateria Society has been providing meals to individuals in need since 1985. For the past 20 years, those meals have been served from their location at the corner of Martin Street and Orchard Avenue. The Soupateria operates 365 days a year, making sure many of Penticton's most vulnerable citizens have something nourishing to - [2023 bursaries help students realize their dreams](https://www.cfso.net/stories/2023-bursaries-help-students-realize-their-dreams/) - Every year, it becomes more difficult for students and their families to afford the ever-rising cost of a post-secondary education. The Community Foundation is helping to ease that financial burden through its annual bursary program. In 2023, twenty-four students from across the South Okanagan Similkameen received awards totaling $49,690 through the program. Four of those - [Bursaries make music lessons accessible to all](https://www.cfso.net/stories/bursaries-make-music-lessons-accessible-to-all/) - The cost of music lessons can be out of reach for many in our community. That’s where PAMDA’s bursary program comes in. - [Local hamper program helps keep food on the table](https://www.cfso.net/stories/local-hamper-program-helps-keep-food-on-the-table/) - The Food Cupboard at Oasis Church has seen firsthand how the pandemic and resulting economic slowdown has impacted people struggling with food security in Penticton. “In 2021, we were handing out more than 75 food hampers a week,” says Keri Wehlander, minister at the church. “In 2022, that number jumped to over 150 hampers per - [Overcoming barriers and improving access](https://www.cfso.net/stories/overcoming-barriers-and-improving-access/) - For those in our communities who experience physical, social or economic barriers, accessing life-changing services can be a confusing and daunting task. The Penticton and Area Access Centre is working hard to change that, using the principles of action, awareness, advocacy and equity to help people navigate complex social systems. “The barriers facing people who - [Blanche & Rollo Ceccon](https://www.cfso.net/stories/blanche-rollo-ceccon/) - Blanche and Rolando come from humble beginnings. Rolando, better known in the community as Rollo, an Italian immigrant, came to the Princeton area with his mother when he was a young boy. Blanche Wagman, one of 13 children, born to Saskatchewan farmers, visited Princeton in 1952 at the invite of her sister and never left. - [The Penny Lane legacy](https://www.cfso.net/stories/the-penny-lane-legacy/) - As we reach the ten-year mark since the closure of Summerland’s beloved Penny Lane stores in 2013, we also celebrate a decade of generosity from the Penny Lane Community Legacy Fund. From the beginning, the Summerland Charity Shops Society, the driving force behind the Penny Lane outlet stores, embodied a community-first philosophy. The Society was - [Paving a Path for the Future: John Pankiw's Legacy](https://www.cfso.net/stories/paving-a-path-for-the-future-john-pankiws-legacy/) - John Pankiw is well known in our community as the founder of Cantex Group of Companies. Many also know that his dedication to his business is matched by his dedication to philanthropy. Through his devotion to his profession, he helped build many highways and rural airports throughout BC including the Coquihalla Highway, and through his - [Graham Lyle: From Observer to Leader](https://www.cfso.net/stories/graham-lyle-story/) - “When I first joined the board, I would be the quietest one at the meetings,” reflects Graham Lyle, past board director and Chair of the Community Foundation. If you know Graham, this might surprise you – he's not known to be shy. For many years, Graham was the beloved MC at the Foundation’s Comedy Fest - [Carrying Tradition Forward at Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre](https://www.cfso.net/stories/nkmip/) - The Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, art, and history of the Okanagan people who have always called this region home. The centre just recently completed a Class A archival repository that houses artwork, archives, and cultural belongings and is working towards repatriating cultural treasures from across the world. The project is just one of - [Generations of Giving: The Murray Family's Commitment to Community](https://www.cfso.net/stories/murray-family/) - We were deeply saddened by the news of Neil Murray’s passing earlier this year. Neil and Shirley, who passed in 2020, were known for their unwavering dedication and care for the Oliver community. Their contributions extended far beyond their work with the Community Foundation, touching lives across generations and communities. Shirley's father, Roy, was a - [2025 Legacy Appreciation Event: Honouring Generosity and Shared Vision](https://www.cfso.net/stories/2025-legacy-appreciation-event-honoring-generosity-and-shared-vision/) - On November 29th, the Community Foundation welcomed our Legacy Club members and friends to a special Legacy Appreciation event in the atrium of our new office building. This meaningful gathering was an opportunity to express gratitude, share updates on our work, and celebrate the lasting impact of those who have included the Foundation in their - [Believing in Every Student: Sandra Nicolson’s Legacy Fund](https://www.cfso.net/stories/believing-in-every-student-sandra-nicolsons-legacy-fund/) - Most of us can remember a teacher who made a lasting difference in our lives. For many students at Summerland Secondary School, that teacher was Sandra Nicolson. Sandra was deeply committed to her students, not just to their education, but to their well-being and future. She believed every young person deserved encouragement and the chance - [From Decades of Service to a Lasting Legacy: Janet Parker’s Commitment to Penticton](https://www.cfso.net/stories/from-decades-of-service-to-a-lasting-legacy-janet-parkers-commitment-to-penticton/) - Janet Parker’s name is woven into the fabric of Penticton. She has spent a lifetime here, not only building a successful business, but also dedicating her time, energy, and resources to causes that matter. Her generosity has always been paired with something deeper: an understanding of what charities truly need to thrive. That insight comes - [Knights in for the long-haul when it comes to supporting local charity](https://www.cfso.net/stories/knights-in-for-the-long-haul-when-it-comes-to-supporting-local-charity/) - Over 30 years of running a used newspaper collection program, the local Knights of Pythias raised more than $300,000 to support a variety of organizations and charities. That’s a mountain of newspaper! In fact, the Knights of Pythias Penticton Lodge collected 7,000 metric tonnes of newsprint – that’s the equivalent of 3,500 cars. And, if - [Charity keeps on cooking with new kitchen](https://www.cfso.net/stories/charity-keeps-cooking-with-new-kitchen/) - Serving treats from the new kitchen at the Grand Opening event In the Spring of 2022, after 12 years in the same location, The Canadian Mental Health Association of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CMHA-SOS) was forced to find a new home. Doing so was difficult, given there was limited commercial real estate space available at - [Safe home provides a haven of security and support](https://www.cfso.net/stories/safe-home-provides-haven-of-security-and-support/) - Cindy Taylor, after whom the safe home is named “The pandemic seems to have stirred something up.” These are the words that Marieze Tarr, Executive Director of South Okanagan Integrated Services Society, uses to try and explain the overwhelming demand for services at the Cindy Taylor Safe Home. “With each client that transitions out, another - [Charity sets new course in response to pandemic](https://www.cfso.net/stories/charity-sets-new-course-in-response-to-pandemic/) - NeighbourLink Summerland is a volunteer-driven organization that has been supporting vulnerable community members - particularly seniors - for more than 16 years. Much of their work involves connecting people "neighbour to neighbour" through activities such as monthly Soup Socials, home visits and a door-to-door transportation service. As was the case with community service organizations everywhere, - [Schellenberg Family](https://www.cfso.net/stories/schellenberg-family/) - Vance’s Camp Boyle Legacy Fund 1960 -1990 Vance was the kind of a child and man who loved the outdoors. That is why Scouts Canada Camp Boyle is such a natural, for his Legacy. Vance spent over ten years in Cubs, Scouts and Venturers. Along with seven other young men from Penticton, Vance earned the Governor-General’s Chief Scout Award - [Grant helps seniors services in the Similkameen keep on rolling](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grant-helps-seniors-services-in-the-similkameen-keep-on-rolling/) - Many seniors across the South Okanagan Similkameen depend on the support of community agencies to help them live their lives to the fullest. But delivering that support can be challenging in tough economic times, especially in small communities like Keremeos. “In 2022, our services for seniors were struggling financially,” says Sarah Martin, Executive Director at Lower Similkameen Community Services - [Youth now have support dealing with grief and loss](https://www.cfso.net/stories/youth-now-have-support-dealing-with-grief-and-loss/) - Processing the grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one is difficult for all of us. For a young person who has lost a friend or family member, the feelings can be overwhelming, and even harmful if left unresolved. “There is a pressing need to support young people and their families who are experiencing - [OSNS Legacy Fund secures treatments across generations](https://www.cfso.net/stories/osns-legacy-fund-secures-treatments-across-generations/) - The OSNS Legacy Fund was established to build greater sustainability for the future of the OSNS Child & Youth Development Centre. Since 1978, OSNS has been providing services to children with developmental challenges all across the South Okanagan Similkameen. There is an average of 100 children who walk through the doors of the Centre each day. Over the last year alone, OSNS provided over - [Fund pays tribute to three brothers' courage](https://www.cfso.net/stories/belyea-brothers/) - Belyea Brothers Fund The Belyea Brothers Fund was established to honour the courage and sacrifices of the three young Belyea brothers during the time of World War 2. Graham, Allan and Harry lived with their mother and father in Winnipeg, Manitoba when Canada joined the fight against Nazi Germany. Corporal Graham Stanley Belyea August 14, - [Princeton Meet n Mingle](https://www.cfso.net/stories/princeton-meet-n-mingle/) - On a warm afternoon in Princeton, neighbours and artists gathered in the plaza for a Meet n Mingle supported by a Neighbourhood Small Grant and co-hosted by the Princeton Community Arts Council. The gathering had an easy, welcoming feel - artists shared their work, neighbours caught up, and newcomers to town were drawn into the mix. - [Windsor Park - Brings the Neighbours Together](https://www.cfso.net/stories/windsor-park-party-brings-nearly-100-neighbours-together/) - What started as one neighbour’s idea blossomed into a full community celebration this September, welcoming nearly 100 people (plus a few passersby wishing they’d joined in!). From the warm snpinktn welcome to the harvest exchange table (with legendary cucumbers), kids’ crafts and games, yoga, and Poppa Thom’s music, every detail was planned with care. Neighbours - [Puppet-Making Brings the Community Together](https://www.cfso.net/stories/puppet-making-brings-the-community-together/) - A lively mix of neighbours - kids, parents, seniors, and people of all abilities - came together for a joyful puppet-making event supported by incredible volunteers who prepped materials and guided families through the creative process. One family even staged a mini puppet show, filling the room with laughter. Another touching moment came when a - [Fall Workshop & Harvest Fun in Oliver](https://www.cfso.net/stories/fall-workshop-harvest-fun-in-oliver/) - Our fall activities were a hit, even if the weather didn’t always cooperate. Both the canning workshop and the Garden 102 class brought together small groups of eight neighbours each, and we had great conversations and lots of learning in both sessions. The big Harvest Party drew more than 100 people, despite the rain. We were lucky - [Sixties Soiree in Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/stories/sixties-soiree-in-summerland/) - We held the “Sixties Soiree” on Saturday evening, November 15, at the historic IOOF hall in downtown Summerland. Invitation is below: Enjoy a fun evening talking about, and listening to, the music and events of that crazy era. Bring your stories, your hippie outfits and your dancing shoes! You don’t have to be a baby boomer to take in this event, and you - [Crib & Ribs for the Mountain Men ](https://www.cfso.net/stories/crib-ribs-for-the-mountain-men/) - Several successful, sustainable activities resulted from past Neighbourhood Small Grant funding for residents on Anarchist Mountain. However, they are primarily attended by women. What about the men in our community? What would appeal to them? How about a cribbage tournament? Cards and competition might be the ticket. And what better culinary delight for those with a Y chromosome than - [Built by Neighbours: A Look Back at the ABCD Workshop](https://www.cfso.net/stories/built-by-neighbours-a-look-back-at-the-abcd-workshop/) - This October, more than 60 people came together in Penticton for a two-day Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) workshop. The gathering was designed to strengthen relationships, build shared practice, and imagine what community leadership can look like across the South Okanagan Similkameen. Participants included elected officials, service providers, Indigenous partners, grassroots leaders, and neighbours who simply - [Possibility Circle: Imagine Together](https://www.cfso.net/stories/possibility-circle-neighbours-learning-together/) - A monthly online gathering to explore and activate ideas. The Possibility Circle was created in response to one simple request from neighbours after the ABCD workshop: Let’s keep learning together. This monthly online gathering brings people from across the region into conversation about community strengths, local ideas, and what’s possible when neighbours lead. Each first - [Kyla's Seed Library Series](https://www.cfso.net/stories/kylas-seed-library-series/) - With support from a Neighbourhood Small Grant, Kyla hosted a three‑part neighbourhood series connected to her local seed library located on Penticton Avenue. Workshop 1: Okanagan protocols, creating space for learning and respectful dialogue Workshop 2: Seed saving, with neighbours sharing practical skills Workshop 3: Native seeds and cold‑hardy perennials, drawing participants from nearby blocks and beyond An - [Alysen Summer Place Social](https://www.cfso.net/stories/alysen-summer-place-social/) - For the fourth year in a row, neighbours at Alysen Place gathered for their annual Summer Social. With 64 suites and a mix of ages, the condo community has embraced these events as a way to connect, welcome new residents, and strengthen friendships. On July 19, the backyard was set with gardens, tents, games, and - [Salsa Dancing on the Beach](https://www.cfso.net/stories/salsa-dancing-on-the-beach/) - Project leader Mandy had a simple but joyful idea: “I’ve seen other major cities with dancing in the parks, and I thought this would be such a fun and interactive way to be part of the community. Dancing is such a great social activity, especially in a casual atmosphere like on a beach with our - [Picnic in the Park for Climate](https://www.cfso.net/stories/picnic-in-the-park-for-climate/) - Penticton’s Skaha Lake Pavilion was awash in music on August 13, 2025 as Yanti performed for the Picnic in the Park for Climate. The entire park right down to the beach was treated to her rousing songs. This outdoor event was a Neighbourhood Small Grants funded picnic hosted by Seniors for Climate South Okanagan, South - [Fresh Look & Fresh Connections](https://www.cfso.net/stories/fresh-look-fresh-connections/) - Neighbours on Lombardy Heights came together this summer to give their local water pump station a much-needed facelift. The mossy concrete building and weedy patch in the middle of the cul-de-sac are now painted, tidied up, and ready for new low-water plants to be added once the weather cools. The project was truly a team - [Neighbours Gather at Abbott Towers](https://www.cfso.net/stories/neighbours-gather-at-abbott-towers/) - A group BBQ returned this year thanks to the City of Penticton and the Community Foundation's Neighbourhood Small Grants program. A tenant at one of the properties managed by South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society (SOSBIS) applied and was awarded the funds.The program provides up to $500 for local ideas from individuals or small groups - [Canada Day Celebration](https://www.cfso.net/stories/canada-day-celebration/) - Thanks to a Neighbourhood Small Grant, our community came together in the park to celebrate Canada Day. The grant covered the cost of live music, event insurance, and even a bit of ice to keep drinks cool on a hot summer day. Neighbours were invited through posters and emails, and the turnout was fantastic! Folks - [¡Venga! A Celebration in Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/stories/venga-a-celebration-in-summerland/) - In August, I had the pleasure of attending a salsa party on Washington Avenue in my hometown of Summerland. Thanks to a Neighbourhood Small Grant and the Carlson family - who also run local cherry orchards - the street came alive with music, laughter, and the aroma of delicious food. Held at the close of a fruitful - [Fridays at Ntamqen Garden](https://www.cfso.net/stories/fridays-at-ntamqen-community-garden/) - This summer, as manager of the NSG program - and as a guest living not far from the Ntamqen Community Garden - I hosted a four-part series of gatherings. Every second week, neighbours from across the South Okanagan Similkameen came together to weed, water, and harvest, before sharing food and cooling off in the Similkameen - [Block Party Sparks New Ideas on Kensington Street](https://www.cfso.net/stories/block-park-sparks-new-ideas-on-kensington-street/) - On a smoky late-summer weekend, while Penticton buzzed with the Dragonboat Festival, Farmers’ Market, and other events, about 40 neighbours still found their way to neighbours Karen and Francie's block party. They lingered for hours - sharing food, chalking a scooter track, enjoying face and arm painting, and simply connecting with each other. Karen reflected, - [Neighbours learn nsyilxcn while painting](https://www.cfso.net/stories/__nsyilxcn/) - In July, Yutelx Franchesca Raven Bell invited neighbours to learn some nsyilxcn through a group painting session. Held outdoors in the beautiful architectural space in front of the Osoyoos Indian Band's band office, the day opened with the Okanagan Song, and then led to the group learning and repeating the salutations and departure words, "wayaʔ" specific - [Mexican Fiesta on Redlands Road](https://www.cfso.net/stories/mexican-fiesta-on-redlands-road/) - When Donna applied for a Neighbourhood Small Grant, she wrote, "Throughout the Covid-19 lockdown, some of the neighbours had become very solitary, and perhaps even lonely." She noted, "We have lost some neighbours and added some new folks; we have missed sharing comradery and friendship". Donna didn't have a complete picture of how she wanted - [Forestbrook Place's Event: Focus on Safety](https://www.cfso.net/stories/forestbrook-places-event-focus-on-safety/) - Thanks to a Neighbourhood Small Grant, a Penticton neighbourhood gathered to chat about fire safety and prevention. The Cleveland family's goal was to "host a party and to foster relationships in our community". After setting a date with the neighbours and with the sunny weather, forty-five neighbours shared stories, learned, and had a good time. - [Paris Street Water Party](https://www.cfso.net/stories/paris-street-water-party/) - It was a hot day on Paris Street, which made it a perfect day for a neighbourhood party, all thanks to a Neighbourhood Small Grant. "It was a beautiful day for our block party. We had about 30 adults and 6 children attend our event. We had games, water balloons, bubbles, and a turtle sprinkler - [Generations mix at Woodlands Dr. block party](https://www.cfso.net/stories/generations-mix-at-woodlands-dr-block-party/) - Christine and Ian, and their 9-month-old hosted their first block party with the neighbours who offered extra hands, tables, and food. "I was especially glad that I chose to hand deliver the 27 invitations to our neighbours so that I could connect, and attach names to faces. I think the personal invitation process was impactful - [Fire prevention on Finnerty](https://www.cfso.net/stories/fire-prevention-on-finnerty/) - With a Neighbourhood Small Grant, neighbours on Finnerty in Penticton completed a Fire Smart assessment, with a recommendation to remove all the emerald Cedars planted adjacent to their homes. The Fire Smart program organized and paid for the bins used to collect/dispose of the cedars. Our volunteer homeowners filled ‘3’ huge bins and it was - [Bursary established to honour former Keremeos editor](https://www.cfso.net/stories/bursary-established-to-honour-former-keremeos-editor/) - New fund will help graduates at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School pursue their dreams. Read the full story in the Similkameen Spotlight. - [Remembering a community builder](https://www.cfso.net/stories/remembering-a-community-builder/) - When I met up with John and Bob Armstrong to discuss the passing of their father, Charles Armstrong, they were quick to say, “We’re buying lunch. Dad would have wanted it this way.” Described by many as a force of nature, Charles leveraged his intellect and drive to make enormous and lasting impacts in the - [Grant helps newcomers move ahead](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grant-helps-newcomers-move-ahead/) - It can take as many as 15 years for newcomers to settle in Canada. The move can be even more challenging for those living in small rural and remote communities due to added social, physical and economic barriers. Thanks to funding from the 2022 Kia Communities in Motion program, South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS) is working to - [First chance to give back](https://www.cfso.net/stories/first-chance-to-give-back/) - 100 Men are hosting their first event of 2023, with a focus on mental health awareness. Read more in these news stories: Penticton Herald and Castanet Penticton. - [First Official Similkameen 5K Fun Run/Walk](https://www.cfso.net/stories/first-official-similkameen-5k-fun-run-walk/) - #On April 21, 2024, approximately 100 participants joined us for the 5 km loop... # - [Block party celebrates flood homecoming](https://www.cfso.net/stories/block-party-celebrates-flood-homecoming/) - After months of rebuilding, cleaning up and hardships, a couple of Princeton residents brought back some cheer into their community with a recent block party, funded through the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. "Many people are in transition and that's kind of a hopeful thing saying it's a homecoming because some of us have been back on the - [Foundation grants call for applications!](https://www.cfso.net/stories/foundation-grants-now-open/) - Registered charities and qualified donees are now able to apply for South Okanagan Similkameen Community Foundation grants for 2023. The foundation provides more than $300,000 annually to local projects and programs. Charities can apply, as well as groups or associations doing work that is charitable or in support of the community, with approval. Applications are - [Marielle Brule: “Let’s start with yes”](https://www.cfso.net/stories/marielle-brule-lets-start-with-yes/) - Even after more than a decade of serving on the Community Foundation’s board, Marielle Brule would have signed up for more. “I just love helping everyone else along,” she says to explain her devotion to philanthropy and her impact on the Community Foundation. “Marielle helped lead our organization through some of its most dramatic years - [Kim Lyster: Changing the conversation](https://www.cfso.net/stories/kim-lyster-changing-the-conversation/) - When Kim Lyster was recruited to the Community Foundation board, it was a well-functioning but traditional organization. She saw an opportunity for it to become so much more. “I hoped we could host different conversations, and change how we expressed our leadership on issues in the community,” says Kim. Luckily, other board members were more - [100 years of help in the Princeton community](https://www.cfso.net/stories/100-years-of-help-in-the-princeton-community/) - St.Paul’s United Church is capping off more than 100 years in Princeton with a final gift to the community – a donation of almost $25,000 to the Princeton Flood Relief Fund. When the church was officially disbanded in 2021 and sold to the Baptist Church, all of St. Paul’s funds, sale of real estate and - [100 Men needs guys for charity event](https://www.cfso.net/stories/100-men-needs-guys-for-charity-event/) - The September 100 Men Who Care event will be hosted at the Summerland Heritage Cidery Company. Learn more in this Castanet story or sign up here to have a cider with the guys, make new friends and donate to charity, all within an hour: 100 Men Who Care - [Grant to Arts Council keeps on giving](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grant-to-arts-council-keeps-on-giving/) - If you were out and about last year, you probably saw The Penticton & District Arts Council at KidsFest, Indigenous People’s Day, Youth Week, Seniors Week and many more events, all thanks to receiving a Community Foundation grant. “By taking part in these events, it gave us the opportunity to form community partnerships and bring - [AUD Project helps Princeton woman find success](https://www.cfso.net/stories/aud-project-helps-princeton-woman-find-success/) - A series of stories related to the Community Foundation's AUD project are being published in the Similkameen Spotlight. Read the first story featuring a Princeton women's success with new treatment options. The second story features information about a community leader's workshop co-hosted by the Community Foundation in order to help build a whole community response - [Neighbourhood BBQs and block parties!](https://www.cfso.net/stories/neighbourhood-bbqs-and-block-parties/) - If you've seen a neighbourhood block party pop up around the region, it's likely thanks to funding from Neighbourhood Small Grants, a program designed to help neighbours to make their communities better places to live. In Oliver, Arbour Lane residents gathered in the sunshine to bbq, chat, and went home with a craft and a - [100 Women award $5,600 to local charities](https://www.cfso.net/stories/100-women-award-5600-to-local-charities/) - Penticton's 100 Women who Care group was back at it again this week, awarding $5,600 in total to deserving local non-profits. The group, which meets four times yearly to hear pitches from local organizations in need of funds, met for their third quarter event at Match Eatery on Thursday. They awarded the Penticton Breakfast Club, - [Funding to advance gender equality at local organizations](https://www.cfso.net/stories/funding-to-advance-gender-equality-at-local-organizations/) - The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) was a past recipient of the gender equality grant. Read all about what's available this year in Penticton's Castanet, and in the Penticton Herald - [Planting seeds of hope](https://www.cfso.net/stories/planting-seeds-of-hope/) - Community foundations throughout the Okanagan are collaborating to offer social enterprises up to $75,000 in funding. Read this Castanet story or this Penticton Herald story to learn more. - [Neighbours come together for street festival](https://www.cfso.net/stories/neighbours-come-together-for-street-festival-2/) - Laurel's goal was to "bring people together with food" and from accounts, they succeeded. "I am so grateful to the City of Penticton and the Community Foundation for making this event possible. It was a dream come true. The Neighbours all asked that it become an annual thing...we'll see what we can do to make - [Funding ignites the local arts community!](https://www.cfso.net/stories/funding-ignites-the-local-arts-community/) - It’s no secret that the pandemic has been especially hard on the performing arts. And so, with the promise of brighter days ahead, Penticton Art Gallery curator, Paul Crawford, was itching to restart the arts with the Ignite the Arts Festival.“We wanted to be the first event that gets people out,” he says of the - [Donor thrilled to visit Mamas for Mamas](https://www.cfso.net/stories/donor-thrilled-to-visit-mamas-for-mamas/) - While some people come to the Foundation with a clear idea of a charity they’d like to support, many others, like Carl Peterson, enjoy discovering a meaningful cause together with us.In Carl’s case, he met with Grants Manager Sarah Trudeau to chat about issues close to his heart, and about giving options that would maximize - [Bridging reconciliation gaps through conversation](https://www.cfso.net/stories/bridging-reconciliation-gaps-through-conversation/) - Table Talks, a new pilot program in the South Okanagan will bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members together in a safe space to spark ideas around how reconciliation can be achieved in day-to-day life. Read all about it in this Castanet Penticton story , in the Keremeos Review and listen to Kelly on CBC Daybreak - [Driving grants to non-profits](https://www.cfso.net/stories/driving-grants-to-non-profits/) - Kia is working with five community foundations across Canada, including the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen, to administer grants through the Kia Communities in Motion program. Read more about this program and local recipients, the South Okanagan Immigrant Society & Community Services and the Penticton and Area Co-operative Enterprises, in this Penticton Herald - [Building a safe place to recover](https://www.cfso.net/stories/building-a-safe-place-to-recover/) - With a safe place to stay, local mother, Sally, was able to focus on completing a recovery program, all with the aim of having her children returned to her care. “With the support of staff, she navigated the child welfare system, became trained in a trade, acquired permanent employment and secured affordable housing,” explains Kim - [Indiginews features Table Talks Initiative](https://www.cfso.net/stories/indiginews-features-table-talks-initiative/) - Indiginews reporter, Aaron Hemens, writes about the upcoming Table Talks initiative, created in partnership with IndigenEYEZ and the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. Table Talks sessions will be designed to promote deep conversations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, to develop relationships, and to breathe life into sqilx’w beliefs and teachings. Read their full - [Providence Legacy Fund pays tribute to the individual and our community](https://www.cfso.net/stories/providence-legacy-fund-pays-tribute-to-the-individual-and-our-community/) - The new Providence Funeral Homes Legacy Fund offers families the opportunity to honour their loved ones in a new, unique, and eternal way. More and more people are choosing to forgo the traditional funeral or cemetery burial and instead are exploring choices that are more meaningful to them. And that's why, partnering with the Community - [School uses Covid relief funding to create safe gathering spaces](https://www.cfso.net/stories/school-uses-covid-relief-funding-to-create-safe-gathering-spaces/) - Dealing with Covid meant that ntamtqen snm’a?m’aya?tn, the Lower Similkameen Indian Band School, had to make extra space for administration, a covered waiting area for staff and students, and hire a second janitor to help clean. To help fund these extra costs, and because ntamtqen snm’a?m’aya?tn doesn’t receive the same funding as public schools, the - [Fund helps symphony and youth programming](https://www.cfso.net/stories/fund-helps-symphony-and-youth-programming/) - Now is the perfect time to help support the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, including their mentorship program for youth musicians, through their fundraiser this month. From now until the end of June, all monetary donations to the OSO will be tripled thanks to the endowment-matching campaign. Learn more in this castanet story! - [Sports court grand opening!](https://www.cfso.net/stories/sports-court-grand-opening/) - The Oliver Sport Court was supported by the Canadian Healthy Communities Initiative, co-lead by Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. We were happy to support this project! Read all about it in this Times Chronicle story. - [Students find success at after school program](https://www.cfso.net/stories/students-find-success-at-after-school-program/) - When the final bell rings at Vermilion Forks Elementary, a group of about 20 students are given time to do their homework, play, obtain tutoring, and pitch in to prepare their own healthy snack, all thanks to a program set up at the school and funded through a grant from the Community Foundation. This opportunity - [Knights of Pythias fund helps 9 local charities](https://www.cfso.net/stories/knights-of-pythias-fund-helps-9-local-charities/) - Funds for the donations to 9 local charities come from the interest earned on money raised by the Knights of Pythias and administered by the Community Foundation. Read more in this Penticton Western News article. - [Grant offers second chance at life and recovery](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grant-offers-second-chance-at-life-and-recovery/) - For Mark G., trying to overcome substance use has been a tumultuous and rocky road. But thanks to multi-year funding from the Community Foundation for Discovery House programming, Mark has been able to overcome setbacks and continue his journey towards recovery. In 2020, it appeared that Mark was setting on a new positive path, having - [Valleyview residents create a barn quilt trail](https://www.cfso.net/stories/valleyview-residents-create-a-barn-quilt-trail/) - The neighbours of Valleyview, a semi-rural neighbourhood above South Main in Penticton, had a unique idea to stitch their community together during the pandemic. After receiving a Neighbourhood Small Grant, this neighbourhood decided to adorn their long and winding road, which is a combination of agriculture and country residential lots, with quilt squares to display - [Flood relief fund established in Princeton](https://www.cfso.net/stories/flood-relief-fund-established-in-princeton/) - Check out stories in the Penticton Western News and Castanet about how the Town of Princeton has teamed up with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen, to create the Princeton Flood Relief Fund. Donations to this fund will be collected by the foundation, and immediately flow through to the Town of Princeton, enabling - [Build your wine collection by helping Princeton](https://www.cfso.net/stories/build-your-wine-collection-by-helping-princeton/) - Check out a story in the Penticton Herald about the Community Foundation bringing the community together in a fun online auction event to help fund Princeton Flood Relief. - [Youth grants extended across Okanagan](https://www.cfso.net/stories/youth-grants-extended-across-okanagan/) - Read about opportunities for youth to apply for funding for projects in the South Okanagan Similkameen in this Castanet story! - [Elevators? Yes, the Community Foundation funds those](https://www.cfso.net/stories/33k-in-local-grants/) - Check out news stories from the Penticton Herald, Castanet, Penticton Western News and The Times Chronicle about the Oliver Thrift Store, which thanks to a $5,000 Community Foundation grant, was able to install an elevator at the store. “The elevator has allowed our volunteers, who are mostly seniors, a safe way to transport merchandise from - [You can put a price on that!](https://www.cfso.net/stories/you-can-put-a-price-on-that/) - Grant helps people discover and shop at Summerland Arts Council gallery and gift shop Did you know that the Summerland Arts Council does a lot more than put on events and shows? Thanks to a Community Foundation grant for new signage and a point-of-sale system, many more people will discover their other offerings: a gift - [Oliver outdoor sports facility getting upgrades](https://www.cfso.net/stories/oliver-outdoor-sports-facility-getting-upgrades/) - Check out this story in the Penticton Western about the outdoor sports facility in Oliver getting upgrades, thanks in part to funding through the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative program, created in partnership with the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen. - [Grants grow some good](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grants-grow-some-good/) - Learn about how grants can help grow our communities in Penticton Castanet story, and in this Summerland Review story! - [100 Women support mental health](https://www.cfso.net/stories/100-women-support-mental-health/) - At their first in-person event in a long time, 100 Women Who Care South Okanagan supported three Penticton nonprofits on Thursday night. Read all about it in this Castanet Penticton story! - [Men band together to help](https://www.cfso.net/stories/men-band-together-to-help/) - The 100 Men Who Care organization in Penticton is looking for new members who care about their community and want to work collaboratively to give back. Read more about the guys in this Castanet Penticton story, Penticton Herald story or in the Penticton Western News. - [Bursary for returning students helps local celebrity](https://www.cfso.net/stories/bursary-for-returning-students-helps-local-celebrity/) - After a decade on local radio, Mare McHale went on to host a highly successful blog helping others deal with mental health and grief. As a result, many people who were struggling reached out, asking Mare for one-on-one sessions. She was touched and liked the idea of meeting. She also felt she needed more expertise - [$40,000 up for students to grab](https://www.cfso.net/stories/40000-up-for-students-to-grab/) - Students in the South Okanagan Similkameen have the opportunity to apply for a bursary -- including new and returning students of all ages. Read this Castanet Penticton story to learn more! - [Options for Sexual Health clinic funded](https://www.cfso.net/stories/options-for-sexual-health-clinic-funded/) - In 2012, the Penticton Options for Sexual Health working group received a grant for $19,635.61 from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan. This grant will be used to open an Options for Sexual Health (OpT) clinic in Penticton in September 2012. This clinic will operate 2 nights per week. The clinic is essential to - [New technology in fight against bullying](https://www.cfso.net/stories/new-technology-in-fight-against-bullying/) - Okanagan-based anti-bullying organization STOP A BULLY received a financial grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan | Similkameen. The community focussed organization donated over $3,500 towards technological upgrades to assist Stop A Bully with expansion and development. Trevor Knowlton, Program Director, said, “This generous donation from the Community Foundation will help us purchase - [Spay and neuter program breaking cycle of unwanted cats](https://www.cfso.net/stories/spay-and-neuter-program-breaking-cycle-of-unwanted-cats/) - AlleyCATS Alliance received a $1580 grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan/Similkameen to run an Assisted Spay & Neuter Clinic. The S.N.A.P. Program (Spay & Neuter As Many As Possible), originally set to run for one day on May 29th, was extended until June 12th due to additional support from local veterinarians. As a - [Youth pick and preserve fruit for the food bank](https://www.cfso.net/stories/youth-pick-and-preserve-fruit-for-the-food-bank/) - The Salvation Army boosted their FRESH FROM THE FARM youth harvesting and preserving program thanks to a Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen grant. FRESH FROM THE FARM runs throughout the harvest season, from July to October, taking groups of youth out to orchards and gardens in the South Okanagan Similkameen to glean fruits - [Making dental care affordable for all](https://www.cfso.net/stories/making-dental-care-affordable-for-all/) - When you think about passion, commitment and community spirit, the next thing you think of is probably not dental care. But in an extraordinary turn of events these elements have come together in an initiative aimed at combatting a major health care problem in the South Okanagan. “Dental care is such a basic service that - [New signage helps emergency services locate homes](https://www.cfso.net/stories/new-signage-helps-emergency-services-locate-homes/) - It can be difficult and waste precious minutes for a fire truck or ambulance to locate a home that doesn't have clear signage. And before a grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen, many Kaleden residents didn't have their homes clearly marked. “Many residents didn’t have proper house number signs that could - [Program is more than just water therapy](https://www.cfso.net/stories/program-is-more-than-just-water-therapy/) - Meet Betty. She is a returning patient to South Okanagan RECOPE program. RECOPE as its commonly known as, is water-based therapy for people, mainly seniors, suffering from debilitating diseases, soreness and issues related to their physical health however, the program offers so much more than that. South Okanagan RECOPE Society was recently awarded a $10,000 grant - [Outdoor movie night brings neighbours together](https://www.cfso.net/stories/outdoor-movie-night-brings-neighbours-together/) - When An applied for a Neighbourhood Small Grant, she wrote, "We were a very social cul de sac pre-pandemic and held neighbourhood events such as BBQs and hangouts. Now, it seems we have all lost touch a bit." Their idea? To hold kid-appropriate outdoor movie nights to encourage neighbours to get together and get to - [Neighbours gather at Carmi winter trails](https://www.cfso.net/stories/neighbours-gather-at-carmi-winter-trails/) - Shayna’s family have always enjoyed the Carmi trails and were disappointed by the garbage and refuse left at the trails and wanted to do something about that. Shayna applied for a Neighbourhood Small Grant to host a neighbourhood event and shine a spotlight on the trails. “Bringing awareness to the trails and their beauty, along - [Neighbours come together for street festival](https://www.cfso.net/stories/neighbours-come-together-for-street-festival/) - Laurel's goal was to "bring people together with food" and from accounts, they succeeded. "I am so grateful to the City of Penticton and the Community Foundation for making this event possible. It was a dream come true. The Neighbours all asked that it become an annual thing...we'll see what we can do to make - [Grant helps locals reach for the stars](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grant-helps-locals-reach-for-the-stars/) - Local astronomer Dr. Trey Wenger organized half a dozen Star Gazing Nights across Penticton in 2021. It was a great success with approximately 200 people peering through the scope at several locations along the city's beaches. "The biggest success was seeing people's reactions when they looked through the telescope." Noted Wenger, "They peer through the - [Summerland Middle School Breakfast Program gets a boost](https://www.cfso.net/stories/summerland-middle-school-breakfast-program-gets-a-boost/) - It’s a typical morning at Summerland Middle School. The school is bustling with kids coming in and out, laughing, playing but this morning the kids are enjoying a pancake breakfast. You can immediately smell the pancakes on the griddle when you walk-in, it’s a warm and familiar smell. Breakfast is served daily in the school’s - [Princeton and area fire departments win big at community event](https://www.cfso.net/stories/princeton-and-area-fire-departments-win-big-at-community-event/) - The Princeton, Erris, Eastgate, Hayes Creek and Tulameen fire departments have been exhausted by two intense back-to-back wildfire seasons, left with little resources or time to do their own fundraising. To pitch in and support these local fire departments, the Town of Princeton and partners hosted a second annual 50 Plus Impactful People event in - [Preserving the fruits of the Okanagan](https://www.cfso.net/stories/preserving-the-fruits-of-the-okanagan/) - In 2016, the Okanagan School of the Arts received a grant from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen to purchase equipment for their Community Learning Kitchen. The School purchased a commercial grade dehydrator to glean and preserve local fruit and vegetables. The grant was made possible from the Harold and Irene Myers Family - [Creating fund brings peace of mind to community volunteer](https://www.cfso.net/stories/creating-fund-brings-peace-of-mind-to-community-volunteer/) - Merle Waite is a quiet, kind-hearted woman from Penticton who made an important decision to create lasting impact in her community. Merle and her husband Fred moved to Penticton in 1993 to enjoy their retirement. In 2005, Fred passed away but Merle continued to be active in her community. Since moving to Penticton, Merle has done some casual work but has spent her time - [Grant helps create calming space for children](https://www.cfso.net/stories/grant-helps-create-calming-space-for-children/) - From the moment, you step into Otis’ Cave at the Okanagan Similkameen Neurological Society Child and Youth Development Centre, you immediately feel at ease. The cave is lit with a large bubble tube, which emits a calm blue light as bubbles gently float up and down. Plush cushions and fibre-optic string are strategically placed in - [Artist's legacy helps fellow artist enrich her skills](https://www.cfso.net/stories/artists-legacy-helps-fellow-artist-enrich-her-skills/) - Bethany Handfield was thrilled when she received the news from the organizer of the 11th Annual Encaustic Conference that she was one of only two artists in Canada invited to this prestigious conference in Provincetown, MA via a bursary. There is fierce competition for bursaries as they are open internationally with only nine given out - [Cooking up connections for seniors](https://www.cfso.net/stories/cooking-up-connections-for-seniors/) - There is nothing quite like food to bring people together. This is especially true for local seniors who meet every two weeks to learn a new recipe and enjoy delicious food together. Cooking up Connections is a program of the Seniors Wellness Centre that brings in a Registered Holistic Nutritionist to talk about nutrition while - [Long-time Princeton resident gives back to community](https://www.cfso.net/stories/long-time-princeton-resident-gives-back-to-community/) - If you’ve lived in Princeton for a while, you’ve likely met George Kassa. He called the small town home for 83 years, and until his death in 2014, put his heart into his community. “My dad was extremely proud of Princeton,” says Kassa’s son, Bryan. “Even in his final years, he was at the museum a couple times a week going through old photos and identifying people, places and - [Paying it forward to students in need](https://www.cfso.net/stories/paying-it-forward-to-students-in-need/) - When Dr. John Scarfo’s parents moved to Canada from Italy they dreamed of an easier, more prosperous life for their family. They arrived in Canada with one child in 1909, but the family soon grew to twelve. Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, tragedy struck the Scarfo family. Dr. Scarfo’s father died after being struck by a car in 1931. Dr. Scarfo’s mother was left to - [The power of youth to build community](https://www.cfso.net/stories/the-power-of-youth-to-build-community/) - “Our youth are facing unbelievable challenges,” say Kim Conroy, manager of Foundry Penticton, a youth centre which opened its doors in 2019 to address an overwhelming need for young people to access mental health and substance use support, primary care, peer support and social services. While facing many challenges, today’s youth are also amazing advocates. - [Summerland supports family displaced by war](https://www.cfso.net/stories/summerland-supports-family-displaced-by-war/) - Thanks to dedicated support from the Summerland Refugee Sponsorship Group and a generous donation from the 100 Women Who Care group in Penticton, a single mother from South Sudan and her seven children resettled in Summerland in late 2021. With their country ravaged by war and violence, the displaced Ayuen family had been living in - [Non-profit keeping its head above the water](https://www.cfso.net/stories/non-profit-keeping-its-head-above-the-water/) - Building a sustainable business model ensures non-profit stays afloat. - [Helping Kaleden stay "a special place forever"](https://www.cfso.net/stories/helping-kaleden-stay-a-special-place-forever/) - When Tom and Sue Kelly used to drive home from Penticton at the end of a work day, turning into quiet Kaleden gave them both such a sense of peace. “The stress was just instantly removed. It was a place to let your shoulders relax, and to spend time with family.” Preserving this piece of - [Meiklejohn family gives to whole community](https://www.cfso.net/stories/meiklejohn-family-gives-to-whole-community/) - Many long-time Penticton residents are probably familiar with the last name Meiklejohn, which established its first architecture firm in the city more than 60 years ago. Ever since Carol and her late husband, Roy, moved to the area and opened their practice back in 1953 they’ve been committed to investing in the community. The couple adopted that same mindset when they started the Meiklejohn Family Fund through the Community - [Helping the symphony play in Penticton](https://www.cfso.net/stories/helping-the-symphony-play-in-penticton/) - An Okanagan Symphony concert is entertaining but the cost to host such an event may surprise some. “When we get a concert down here (Penticton) it depends how large the orchestra is and if its got a guest artist,” said Donna Schellenberg, whose ties to the symphony date back more than 50 years. “It can cost anywhere from $50,000 - [New treatment transforms lives](https://www.cfso.net/stories/transforming-lives/) - NP Patrice Gordon helps patients overcome alcohol addiction by prescribing a simple prescription medication that takes away cravings and withdrawal symptoms. For good. “I know it seems too good to be true. But it’s not,” says Gordon about the medications, which are now provincially and nationally recommended for treating and curing the compulsion to drink. ## Events - [100 Women - Nov 2023 - Penticton Lakeside](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-4th-quarter-event-nov-29th-2023/) - We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 29th! Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women! - [100 Women Who Care - Sept 16 - Winston Estate Vineyard](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-april-8-penticton-golf-and-country-club-4/) - We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, Sept 16th Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: Winston Estate Vineyard • 60 Middle Bench Road S, Penticton We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, - [100 Women Who Care - June 17th - Summerland Heritage Cidery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-june-17-summerlandcidery/) - We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, June 17th Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: Summerland Heritage Cidery We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase. The - [Intro to Table Talks - Penticton](https://www.cfso.net/event/into-to-table-talks-penticton/) - Join us to experience Table Talks Table Talks is for settlers who are ready to learn, reflect, and support one another to take action for reconciliation. Find out how you can bring Table Talks to your community or workplace. Your Hosts KELLY TERBASKET, Program Director at IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT KIM ENGLISH, Regional Development Manager, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan - [Intro to Table Talks - Vernon](https://www.cfso.net/event/intro-to-table-talks-vernon/) - Join us to experience Table Talks Table Talks is for settlers who are ready to learn, reflect, and support one another to take action for reconciliation. Find out how you can bring Table Talks to your community or workplace. Your Hosts KELLY TERBASKET, Program Director at IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT KIM ENGLISH, Regional Development Manager, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan - [Intro to Table Talks - Kelowna](https://www.cfso.net/event/intro-to-table-talks-kelowna/) - Join us to experience Table Talks Table Talks is for settlers who are ready to learn, reflect, and support one another to take action for reconciliation. Find out how you can bring Table Talks to your community or workplace. Your Hosts KELLY TERBASKET, Program Director at IndigenEYEZ and kinSHIFT KIM ENGLISH, Regional Development Manager, Community Foundation of the South Okanagan - [Trish & Phil Medical Bursary - Virtual Info Session 2026](https://www.cfso.net/event/trish-phil-medical-bursary-virtual-info-session-2026/) - Interested in becoming a doctor? Join us for a virtual information session where you'll hear firsthand from a local physician about their journey into medicine—what it took, what they learned, and what they wish they'd known. You'll also learn about an incredible opportunity: the Trish and Phil Medical Bursary. This multi-year financial support program - [100 Women Who Care - Nov 26 - OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-april-8-penticton-golf-and-country-club-1/) - We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, Nov 18th Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: OROLO Restaurant + Cocktail Bar We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase. The theme - [100 Women Who Care - April 8 - Penticton Golf and Country Club](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-april-8-penticton-golf-and-country-club/) - We’re excited to welcome you back for our first 100 Women Who Care event of 2026 – an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, April 8th Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: Penticton Golf & Country Club We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for - [Oliver: NSG Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/oliver-nsg-info-session/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Oliver Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. We’ll cover: • What Neighbourhood Small - [Neighbourhood Small Grant Application Closes](https://www.cfso.net/event/neighbourhood-small-grant-application-closes/) - Be sure to submit your NSG application by 5:00 April 17, 2026. - [Neighbourhood Small Grants Application Opens](https://www.cfso.net/event/neighbourhood-small-grants-application-opens/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants opens today! Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join one of the six informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. We’ll cover: • What Neighbourhood - [Princeton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/princeton-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session-2-2/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Princeton Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. We’ll cover: • What Neighbourhood Small - [Keremeos: Neighbourhood Small Grant Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/keremeos-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session-3/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Keremeos Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. We’ll cover: • What Neighbourhood Small - [Osoyoos: Neighbourhood Small Grant Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/osoyoos-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Osoyoos Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. We’ll cover: • What Neighbourhood Small - [Penticton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/penticton-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Penticton Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. We’ll cover: • What Neighbourhood Small - [Online: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/online-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session/) - Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session – Online Have an idea that could bring neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) offers up to $500 to help residents host small, welcoming gatherings that build connection and community. Join this informal session to learn more about the program, ask questions, and explore ideas with others in your community. - [Films about Food: "The Hands That Feed Us"](https://www.cfso.net/event/films-about-food-the-hands-that-feed-us/) - The Hands That Feed Us looks closely at the lives of farmers across the country, and the quiet, often invisible pressures shaping our food system. It asks what it truly costs to grow food, what kind of life that work makes possible, and what happens when rising land values and economic strain push farmers to - [100 Men Who Care](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-6-2/) - 100 Men Who Care's first meeting of the year takes place on March 10th, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Standard Space. Join us as we learn more about supporting children with neurodiversity. We’ll hear presentations from: Dragonfly Pond Family Society Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning South Okanagan Assessment Program For more information about 100 - [2nd South Okanagan Similkameen Food Security Summit](https://www.cfso.net/event/2nd-south-okanagan-similkameen-food-security-summit/) - Are you interested in helping build a more sustainable, resilient and equitable local food system? We'd love to see you at our 2nd South Okanagan Similkameen Food Security Summit! Join us for a day of learning, conversation and idea sharing. You'll build your own food security network, and help inform the Community Foundation's ongoing efforts - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #12](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-12/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #11](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-11/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #10](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-10/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #9](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-9/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #8](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-8/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #7](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-7/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #6](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-6/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #5](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-5/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #4](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-2-2-2/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #3](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-2-2/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #2](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle-2/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [Possibility Circle: Neighbour-Led Learning & Action #1](https://www.cfso.net/event/possibility-circle/) - The Possibility Circle is a monthly gathering for neighbours who want to strengthen connections, share ideas, and explore what’s possible where they live. Rooted in Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), this circle brings people together to learn from one another, celebrate small wins, and grow local action - one spark at a time. Many participants are - [100 Women Who Care - Nov 2025 - PLR](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-nov-2025/) - We’re excited to welcome you to 100 Women Who Care's Annual Little Black Dress event - an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, November 26 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Venue: Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, and drinks will be available for purchase. 🎯 This - [Imagine Canada Presentation - State of the Sector](https://www.cfso.net/event/imagine-canada-presentation-state-of-the-sector/) - Join us in welcoming Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada! Imagine Canada is a leading voice in the non-profit sector and advocates for strong public policy in the charitable sector. Bruce is an inspiring and informed speaker who has a birds-eye view of the policies and trends affecting all of us. He will - [Imagine Canada - Advocating for the Non-Profit Sector](https://www.cfso.net/event/imagine-canada-presentation-state-of-the-sector-2/) - Join us in welcoming Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada! Imagine Canada is a leading voice in the non-profit sector and advocates for strong public policy in the charitable sector. Bruce is an inspiring and informed speaker who has a birds-eye view of the policies and trends affecting all of us. He will - [Vital Signs Launch @ Farmer's Market](https://www.cfso.net/event/vital-signs-launch-farmers-market/) - The Community Foundation team will be onsite at the last Farmer's Market of the year to launch the 2025 Vital Signs report. Fittingly, this report is focused on food insecurity with a deep dive into some of the systemic issues facing a region like ours, which has a seemingly abundant supply of food resources. - [Vital Signs Launch @ Farmer's Market](https://www.cfso.net/event/vital-signs-launch-farmers-market-2/) - The Community Foundation team will be onsite at the last Farmer's Market of the year to launch the 2025 Vital Signs report. Fittingly, this report is focused on food insecurity with a deep dive into some of the systemic issues facing a region like ours, which has a seemingly abundant supply of food resources. - [Future of the Dream Cafe](https://www.cfso.net/event/future-of-the-dream-cafe/) - The Community Foundation has been asked to facilitate this conversation with community members who care deeply about the arts and what the Dream Café represents. After consultation with several interested parties, the board of the Dream Cafe Co-op and the owners of the building, one proponent has moved forward with a detailed business plan. It proposes - [Future of the Dream Cafe](https://www.cfso.net/event/future-of-the-dream-cafe-2/) - The Community Foundation has been asked to facilitate this conversation with community members who care deeply about the arts and what the Dream Café represents. After consultation with several interested parties, the board of the Dream Cafe Co-op and the owners of the building, one proponent has moved forward with a detailed business plan. It proposes - [Screening of Tea Creek & Vital Conversation about Food Security](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-of-tea-creek-vital-conversation-about-food-security/) - Co-presented by the Community Foundation and Tempest Theatre. Join us for a screening of this acclaimed film, followed by a Vital Conversation about food security in the South Okanagan Similkameen. Tickets available soon! About Tea Creek: Indigenous Food Sovereignty Activist Jacob Beaton has transformed his family farm into Tea Creek, an Indigenous Food Sovereignty training - [Screening of Tea Creek & Vital Conversation: Food Security](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-of-tea-creek-vital-conversation-about-food-security-2/) - Co-presented with Tempest Theatre Join us for a screening of this acclaimed film, followed by a Vital Conversation about food security in the South Okanagan Similkameen. About the film: Indigenous Food Sovereignty Activist Jacob Beaton has transformed his family farm into Tea Creek, an Indigenous Food Sovereignty training centre with a mission to revive the - [100 Men @ The Standard Space](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-5/) - Join a great group of guys who’ve donated nearly $230,000 to support good causes in our communities! November 18th is our final meeting of 2025, and we're welcoming men who are interested in learning more about 100 Men to join us. We're calling it our "Can We Buy You a Beer?" Open House. Come out, - [100 Men @ Abandoned Rail Brewing](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-location-to-be-announced-2/) - 100 Men Who Care is a great group of guys who’ve donated over $200,000 to support good causes in our communities! Join us at "The Brewery On The Bench" for our next meeting. Visit the 100 Men webpage to learn more. - [100 Women Who Care - Sept 2025 - The Standard](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-sept-2025-the-standard/) - We’re excited to welcome you back for our fall 100 Women Who Care event - an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, September 10 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Venue: The Standard, Penticton (A vibrant co-working and event space in the heart of downtown) We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, - [100 Women Who Care - Sept 2025 - The Standard](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-sept-2025-the-standard-2/) - We’re excited to welcome you back for our fall 100 Women Who Care event - an evening of shared purpose, connection, and collective giving. Date: Wednesday, September 10 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Venue: The Standard, Penticton (A vibrant co-working and event space in the heart of downtown) We’ll be serving light bites to keep the energy flowing, - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/ntamqen-garden-gathering-2/) - This event has past. - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/ntamqen-garden-gathering/) - This event has past. - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/12552/) - Nello Neighbourhood Small Grant community of friends, You’re invited to join us at the Ntamqen Community Garden on the homelands of the Lower Similkameen /smelqmix people, for a day of connection, community care, and a little post-gardening river magic. 🌞 Join one or both dates in August - see poster attached. This is a relaxed invitation to - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/ntamqen-garden-gathering-2-2/) - This event has past. - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/ntamqen-garden-gathering-3/) - This event has past. - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/12552-2/) - Nello Neighbourhood Small Grant community of friends, You’re invited to join us at the Ntamqen Community Garden on the homelands of the Lower Similkameen /smelqmix people, for a day of connection, community care, and a little post-gardening river magic. 🌞 Join one or both dates in August - see poster attached. This is a relaxed invitation to - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/ntamqen-community-garden-gathering/) - Hello Neighbourhood Small Grant community of friends, You’re invited to join us at the Ntamqen Community Garden on the homelands of the Lower Similkameen /smelqmix people, for a day of connection, community care, and a little post-gardening river magic. 🌞 Join one or both dates in August - see poster attached. This is a relaxed invitation to - [Ntamqen Community Garden Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/ntamqen-community-garden-gathering-2/) - Hello Neighbourhood Small Grant community of friends, You’re invited to join us at the Ntamqen Community Garden on the homelands of the Lower Similkameen /smelqmix people, for a day of connection, community care, and a little post-gardening river magic. 🌞 Join one or both dates in August - see poster attached. This is a relaxed invitation to - [Workshop: Built by Neighbours: ABCD & NSG in Action](https://www.cfso.net/event/workshop-abcd-in-action-the-roots-of-neighbourhood-strength/) - October 16 & 17, 2025 | Penticton, BC You’re invited to a powerful two-day Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) workshop designed to grow stronger, more connected neighbourhoods - together. This gathering will bring together local leaders, curious neighbours, grassroots organizers, nonprofit partners, and municipal champions from across the South Okanagan and Similkameen. Through story, tools, and - [Planned Giving Workshop](https://www.cfso.net/event/planned-giving-workshop/) - Planned Giving Workshop 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Okanagan College Penticton - Community Hall Join us for a morning workshop designed to help charities explore the potential of planned giving. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your strategy, this session will offer practical tools, - [Workshop: Built by Neighbours: ABCD & NSG in Action](https://www.cfso.net/event/workshop-abcd-in-action-the-roots-of-neighbourhood-strength-2/) - October 16 & 17, 2025 | Penticton, BC You’re invited to a powerful two-day Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) workshop designed to grow stronger, more connected neighbourhoods - together. This gathering will bring together local leaders, curious neighbours, grassroots organizers, nonprofit partners, and municipal champions from across the South Okanagan and Similkameen. Through story, tools, and - [NSG Project Leader Online Meet-up](https://www.cfso.net/event/nsg-project-leader-online-meet-up/) - This is a great chance to: Connect with other local grantees Swap ideas and inspiration Learn tips for hosting a safe, welcoming event Ask questions about your grant or project Light refreshments will be served, and you're welcome to bring a friend or co-organizer. - [NSG Project Leader Online Meet-up](https://www.cfso.net/event/nsg-project-leader-online-meet-up-2/) - This is a great chance to: Connect with other local grantees Swap ideas and inspiration Learn tips for hosting a safe, welcoming event Ask questions about your grant or project Light refreshments will be served, and you're welcome to bring a friend or co-organizer. - [NSG Project Leaders In-Person Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/nsg-project-leaders-in-person-gathering/) - This is a great chance to: Connect with other local grantees Swap ideas and inspiration Learn tips for hosting a safe, welcoming event Ask questions about your grant or project Light refreshments will be served, and you're welcome to bring a friend or co-organizer. - [NSG Project Leaders In-Person Gathering](https://www.cfso.net/event/nsg-project-leaders-in-person-gathering-2/) - This is a great chance to: Connect with other local grantees Swap ideas and inspiration Learn tips for hosting a safe, welcoming event Ask questions about your grant or project Light refreshments will be served, and you're welcome to bring a friend or co-organizer. - [Planned Giving Workshop](https://www.cfso.net/event/planned-giving-workshop-2/) - Planned Giving Workshop 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 🕤 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Okanagan College Penticton - Community Hall Join us for a morning workshop designed to help charities explore the potential of planned giving. Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your strategy, this session will offer practical tools, - [100 Women - June 2025 - Kin & Folk](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-june2025-kinandfolk/) - We are excited to have you join us at Kin & Folk on Wednesday, June 11th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [Trish & Phil Medical Bursary - Virtual Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/trish-phil-medical-bursary-virtual-info-session/) - Interested in becoming a doctor? Join us for a virtual information session where you'll hear firsthand from a local physician about their journey into medicine—what it took, what they learned, and what they wish they'd known. You'll also learn about an incredible opportunity: the Trish and Phil Medical Bursary. This multi-year financial support program can - [Trish & Phil Medical Bursary - Virtual Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/trish-phil-medical-bursary-virtual-info-session-2/) - Interested in becoming a doctor? Join us for a virtual information session where you'll hear firsthand from a local physician about their journey into medicine—what it took, what they learned, and what they wish they'd known. You'll also learn about an incredible opportunity: the Trish and Phil Medical Bursary. This multi-year financial support program can - [100 Women - June 2025 - Kin & Folk](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-june2025-kinandfolk-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Kin & Folk on Wednesday, June 11th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Women - April 2025- Dream Cafe](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-2025-dreamcafe/) - We are excited to have you join us at the Dream Cafe on Wednesday, April 30th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [NPO/Charity Social and Networking](https://www.cfso.net/event/npo-charity-social-and-networking/) - Calling All Fundraisers & Executive Directors! Are you leading and/or fundraising for a charity or non-profit in the South Okanagan Similkameen? Join us for an energizing afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community spirit - hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Community Foundation! Thursday, June 5th 📍 CFSOS’ new - [NPO/Charity Social and Networking](https://www.cfso.net/event/npo-charity-social-and-networking-2/) - Calling All Fundraisers & Executive Directors! Are you leading and/or fundraising for a charity or non-profit in the South Okanagan Similkameen? Join us for an energizing afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community spirit - hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Community Foundation! Thursday, June 5th 📍 CFSOS’ new - [100 Women - April 2025- Dream Cafe](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-2025-dreamcafe-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at the Dream Cafe on Wednesday, April 30th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [Penticton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/penticton-neighbourhood-small-gran-info-session/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Summerland: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/summerland-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you’re new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. Everyone - [Keremeos: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/keremeos-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Virtual: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/virtual-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session/) - ONLINE Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore - [Princeton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/princeton-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Okanagan Falls: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/okanagan-falls-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Osoyoos: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/osoyoos-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Oliver: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/oliver-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you’re new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. Everyone - [Applications Open: Neighbourhood Small Grants](https://www.cfso.net/event/opening-neighbourhood-small-grants/) - 🌟 Neighbourhood Small Grants Applications Now Open! 🌟 Do you have a great idea to bring your neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants provides funding of up to $500 to support community-led projects that spark connection, creativity, and inclusivity! Whether it’s a block party, a community garden, a cultural celebration, or a skill-sharing workshop—your ideas can - [Applications Open: Neighbourhood Small Grants](https://www.cfso.net/event/opening-neighbourhood-small-grants-2/) - 🌟 Neighbourhood Small Grants Applications Now Open! 🌟 Do you have a great idea to bring your neighbours together? Neighbourhood Small Grants provides funding of up to $500 to support community-led projects that spark connection, creativity, and inclusivity! Whether it’s a block party, a community garden, a cultural celebration, or a skill-sharing workshop—your ideas can - [NSG & Regional Advisory Committees Volunteer Lunch](https://www.cfso.net/event/nsg-regional-advisory-committees-volunteer-lunch/) - You're Invited: Regional & NSG Committee Appreciation Luncheon We’re gathering in Okanagan Falls to celebrate and thank our dedicated Regional Advisory Committee and Neighbourhood Small Grants Committee members for their contributions! 🌿 Enjoy a relaxed luncheon, connect with fellow committee members, and reflect on the impact of your work in the community. 📩 By Invitation - [NSG & Regional Advisory Committees Volunteer Lunch](https://www.cfso.net/event/nsg-regional-advisory-committees-volunteer-lunch-2/) - You're Invited: Regional & NSG Committee Appreciation Luncheon We’re gathering in Okanagan Falls to celebrate and thank our dedicated Regional Advisory Committee and Neighbourhood Small Grants Committee members for their contributions! 🌿 Enjoy a relaxed luncheon, connect with fellow committee members, and reflect on the impact of your work in the community. 📩 By Invitation - [Okanagan Falls: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/okanagan-falls-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Osoyoos: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/osoyoos-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Princeton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/princeton-neighbourhood-small-grants-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Virtual: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/virtual-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session-2/) - ONLINE Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore - [Penticton: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/penticton-neighbourhood-small-gran-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [100 Men Quarterly Meeting & Open House @ The Standard Space](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-5-2/) - Join a group of guys who’ve donated nearly $230,000 to support good causes in our communities! November 18th is our final meeting of 2025, and we're welcoming men who are interested in learning more to join us. We're calling it our "Can We Buy You a Beer?" Open House. Come out, enjoy a beer, meet - [100 Men @ Abandoned Rail Brewing](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-location-to-be-announced-2-2/) - 100 Men Who Care is a great group of guys who’ve donated over $200,000 to support good causes in our communities! Join us at "The Brewery On The Bench" for our next meeting. Visit the 100 Men webpage to learn more. - [100 Men Who Care (location to be announced)](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-location-to-be-announced/) - [100 Men Who Care (location to be announced)](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-location-to-be-announced-3/) - [100 Men Who Care](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-4/) - Join a great group of guys who’ve donated over $200,000 to support good causes in our communities! Visit the 100 Men webpage to lean more. - [100 Men Who Care](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-4-2/) - Join a great group of guys who’ve donated over $200,000 to support good causes in our communities! Visit the 100 Men webpage to lean more. - [Summerland: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/summerland-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you’re new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. Everyone - [Oliver: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/oliver-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you’re new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. Everyone - [Keremeos: Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/keremeos-free-neighbourhood-small-grant-info-session-2-2/) - Join us for a free Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session! Learn how to apply for funding to bring your community-building idea to life, ask questions, and get inspired by past projects. Whether you're new to NSG or looking for tips to strengthen your application, this session is a great opportunity to connect and explore possibilities. - [Food Security Summit Follow Up Meeting](https://www.cfso.net/event/food-security-summit-follow-up-meeting/) - We're hosting a meeting to follow up on the outcomes of our Food Security Summit, and to chart a course of action to help us create a more food secure South Okanagan Similkameen. Location TBD; space is prioritized for organizations and individuals who registered for the Summit in September. For more information, please contact kevinronaghan@cfso.net - [100 Women - Nov 2024 - Penticton Lakeside Resort](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-nov-2024-penticton-lakeside-resort/) - We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 27th! Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women! - [Food Security Summit Follow Up Meeting](https://www.cfso.net/event/food-security-summit-follow-up-meeting-2/) - We're hosting a meeting to follow up on the outcomes of our Food Security Summit, and to chart a course of action to help us create a more food secure South Okanagan Similkameen. Location TBD; space is prioritized for organizations and individuals who registered for the Summit in September. For more information, please contact kevinronaghan@cfso.net - [100 Men Who Care: November 2024](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-3/) - We're returning to The Standard for our final giving event of 2024! Learn more about 100 Men here. - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “UnCharitable” – Oliver and Osoyoos](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-oliver/) - Join us on October 9th at Fairview Golf Course Lounge for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of “UnCharitable” by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated panel discussion. “UnCharitable” challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “Uncharitable” – Penticton](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-penticton/) - Join us on October 22nd at Penticton Art Gallery for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of “UnCharitable” by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated panel discussion. “UnCharitable” challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event is - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “UnCharitable” – Osoyoos](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-osoyoos/) - **Please note this event has been cancelled** If you are interested in the documentary screening and community conversation, we invite you to join us for our next event on October 9th at the Fairview Golf Club in Oliver! Join us on September 26th at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “Uncharitable” – Princeton](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-osoyoos-2-2/) - Join us on October 17th at Princeton & District Museum and Archives for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of “UnCharitable” by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated panel discussion. “UnCharitable” challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. - [100 Women - Sept 2024 - Penticton Art Gallery](https://www.cfso.net/event/10499/) - We are excited to have you join us at Penticton Art Gallery on Wednesday, Sept 11th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [South Okanagan Similkameen Food Security Summit](https://www.cfso.net/event/south-okanagan-similkameen-food-summit/) - As part of its commitment to improving food security, the Community Foundation will be hosting a day-long gathering of individuals and organizations involved in food security in our region. Together, we'll explore ideas to build a local food system that is more secure, resilient, sustainable and accessible to all. Thank you to the Naramata Centre - [100 Men Who Care: September 2024](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-2/) - Join us for our third giving event of 2024! We'll be meeting at The Standard Coworking and Events Space, with catering by Chulo Tapas & Bar. Our giving theme is "Supporting Student Success." Learn more about 100 Men here. - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “Uncharitable” – Penticton](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-penticton-2/) - Join us on October 22nd at Penticton Art Gallery for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of “UnCharitable” by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated panel discussion. “UnCharitable” challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event is - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “UnCharitable” – Oliver and Osoyoos](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-oliver-2/) - Join us on October 9th at Fairview Golf Course Lounge for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of “UnCharitable” by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated panel discussion. “UnCharitable” challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “UnCharitable” – Osoyoos](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-osoyoos-2/) - **Please note this event has been cancelled** If you are interested in the documentary screening and community conversation, we invite you to join us for our next event on October 9th at the Fairview Golf Club in Oliver! Join us on September 26th at Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, “Uncharitable” – Princeton](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-osoyoos-2-2-2/) - Join us on October 17th at Princeton & District Museum and Archives for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of “UnCharitable” by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated panel discussion. “UnCharitable” challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. - [100 Women - June 2024- Haywire Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-2024-dragonboat-pub-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Haywire Winery on Wednesday, June 12th! Please note this event is currently sold out! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email us. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, "Uncharitable" - Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-2/) - Join us on June 5th at UNISUS school for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of "UnCharitable" by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated discussions. "UnCharitable" challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event is part of - [100 Men Who Care @ the Nest](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-the-nest/) - Join us for our second giving event of the year! Details can be found on our Facebook page. You can learn more about 100 Men here. - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, "Uncharitable" - Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-2-2/) - Join us on June 5th at UNISUS school for a thought-provoking evening of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of "UnCharitable" by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated discussions. "UnCharitable" challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event is part of - [100 Men Who Care: November 2024](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-3-2/) - We're returning to The Standard for our final giving event of 2024! Learn more about 100 Men here. - [100 Men Who Care: September 2024](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-2-2/) - Join us for our third giving event of 2024! We'll be meeting at The Standard Coworking and Events Space, with catering by Chulo Tapas & Bar. Our giving theme is "Supporting Student Success." Learn more about 100 Men here. - [100 Men Who Care @ the Nest](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-the-nest-2/) - Join us for our second giving event of the year! Details can be found on our Facebook page. You can learn more about 100 Men here. - [South Okanagan Similkameen Food Security Summit](https://www.cfso.net/event/south-okanagan-similkameen-food-summit-2/) - As part of its commitment to improving food security, the Community Foundation will be hosting a day-long gathering of individuals and organizations involved in food security in our region. Together, we'll explore ideas to build a local food system that is more secure, resilient, sustainable and accessible to all. Thank you to the Naramata Centre - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, "Uncharitable"](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable/) - Join us on April 24th at Row Fourteen for a thought-provoking afternoon of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of "UnCharitable" by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated discussions. "UnCharitable" challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event is part of - [Screening and Discussion on the documentary, "Uncharitable"](https://www.cfso.net/event/screening-and-discussion-on-the-documentary-uncharitable-3/) - Join us on April 24th at Row Fourteen for a thought-provoking afternoon of film, conversations and community. The event will begin with a screening of "UnCharitable" by Dan Pallotta, followed by facilitated discussions. "UnCharitable" challenges conventional wisdom about charitable giving, urging viewers to rethink how society perceives and supports nonprofits. This event is part of - [100 Women - Sept 2024 - Penticton Art Gallery](https://www.cfso.net/event/10499-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Penticton Art Gallery on Wednesday, Sept 11th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Women - Nov 2024 - Penticton Lakeside Resort](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-nov-2024-penticton-lakeside-resort-2/) - We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 27th! Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women! - [100 Women - June 2024- Haywire Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-2024-dragonboat-pub-2-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Haywire Winery on Wednesday, June 12th! Please note this event is currently sold out! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email us. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. - [100 Women - April 2024- Dragonboat Pub](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-2024-dragonboat-pub/) - We are excited to have you join us at Dragonboat Pub on Wednesday, April 17th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you have - [100 Women - April 2024- Dragonboat Pub](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-2024-dragonboat-pub-3/) - We are excited to have you join us at Dragonboat Pub on Wednesday, April 17th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you have - [100 Men Who Care](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care/) - Our first giving event of 2024 is set: March 12th @ Palmer Steakhouse Casual 903 Vernon Avenue (inside the new Four Points by Sheraton Penticton) 5 to 6 p.m. Many thanks to Gil Szabo for generously sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing you on March 12th! You can make your annual donation by - [100 Men Who Care](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-6/) - Our first giving event of 2024 is set: March 12th @ Palmer Steakhouse Casual 903 Vernon Avenue (inside the new Four Points by Sheraton Penticton) 5 to 6 p.m. Many thanks to Gil Szabo for generously sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing you on March 12th! You can make your annual donation by - [Vital Signs Launch](https://www.cfso.net/event/vital-signs-launch/) - Join us at Okanagan College on January 25th for our launch event of the 2023 Vital Signs report! Come together with charities, businesses and community builders as we take a deeper dive into the key issues impacting our region: Receive a copy of the 2023 Vital Signs Report Learn more about the pressing needs of - [Vital Signs Launch](https://www.cfso.net/event/vital-signs-launch-2/) - Join us at Okanagan College on January 25th for our launch event of the 2023 Vital Signs report! Come together with charities, businesses and community builders as we take a deeper dive into the key issues impacting our region: Receive a copy of the 2023 Vital Signs Report Learn more about the pressing needs of - [100 Men Who Care - Nov 2023](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-nov-2023/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [Charity / Non-profit Social](https://www.cfso.net/event/charity-non-profit-social/) - Come join us in the Community Hall at Okanagan College for a laid-back, no-work opportunity to network with your colleagues in the social sector. On October 5 we are hosting a "wine & cheese" style event to promote mingling, socializing and sharing of ideas as a direct response to feedback we received at the Charity - [Charity / Non-profit Social](https://www.cfso.net/event/charity-non-profit-social-2/) - Come join us in the Community Hall at Okanagan College for a laid-back, no-work opportunity to network with your colleagues in the social sector. On October 5 we are hosting a "wine & cheese" style event to promote mingling, socializing and sharing of ideas as a direct response to feedback we received at the Charity - [100 Men Who Care - Sept 19th 2023 @ Dragonboat Pub](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-sept-2023/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [Grant proposal writing workshop: Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/event/grant-proposal-writing-workshop-summerland/) - Join Kevin, our Grants & Community Initiatives staff member, to learn some ideas for writing stronger grant proposals. We'll also review our 2024 Foundation grant application form and process. The workshop will take place at the Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Space is limited; email grants@cfso.net to register. - [Grant proposal writing workshop: Keremeos](https://www.cfso.net/event/grant-proposal-writing-workshop-keremeos/) - Join Kevin, our Grants & Community Initiatives staff member, to learn some ideas for writing stronger grant proposals. We'll also review our 2024 Foundation grant application form and process. The workshop will be held in the Gathering Place at Ambrosia. Space is limited; email grants@cfso.net to register. - [Grant proposal writing workshop: Oliver](https://www.cfso.net/event/grant-proposal-writing-workshop-oliver/) - Join Kevin, our Grants & Community Initiatives staff member, to learn some ideas for writing stronger grant proposals. We'll also review our 2024 Foundation grant application form and process. The workshop will be held in the Oliver Centre of Okanagan College. Space is limited; e-mail grants@cfso.net to register. - [Grant proposal writing workshop: Summerland](https://www.cfso.net/event/grant-proposal-writing-workshop-summerland-2/) - Join Kevin, our Grants & Community Initiatives staff member, to learn some ideas for writing stronger grant proposals. We'll also review our 2024 Foundation grant application form and process. The workshop will take place at the Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Space is limited; email grants@cfso.net to register. - [Grant proposal writing workshop: Keremeos](https://www.cfso.net/event/grant-proposal-writing-workshop-keremeos-2/) - Join Kevin, our Grants & Community Initiatives staff member, to learn some ideas for writing stronger grant proposals. We'll also review our 2024 Foundation grant application form and process. The workshop will be held in the Gathering Place at Ambrosia. Space is limited; email grants@cfso.net to register. - [Grant proposal writing workshop: Oliver](https://www.cfso.net/event/grant-proposal-writing-workshop-oliver-2/) - Join Kevin, our Grants & Community Initiatives staff member, to learn some ideas for writing stronger grant proposals. We'll also review our 2024 Foundation grant application form and process. The workshop will be held in the Oliver Centre of Okanagan College. Space is limited; e-mail grants@cfso.net to register. - [100 Women - Sept 2023 - Noble Ridge Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-3rd-quarter-event-nobele-ridge/) - In light of the recent wildfires affecting the South Okanagan communities as well as our neighbours in the Central Okanagan, we have made the prudent decision to cancel our upcoming 100 Women Who Care event that was planned for September 6th at Noble Ridge. This was a difficult decision but was made out of respect - [100 Men Who Care - May 2023](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-may-2023/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [Information Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/information-session-2/) - Bring your questions and learn more about Neighbourhood Small Grants at the NSG Information Session. RSVP and receive the Zoom link email: kimenglish@cfso.net - [Information Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/information-session-2-2/) - Bring your questions and learn more about Neighbourhood Small Grants at the NSG Information Session. RSVP and receive the Zoom link email: kimenglish@cfso.net - [Information Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/information-session/) - Bring your questions and learn more about Neighbourhood Small Grants at the NSG Information Session. RSVP and receive the Zoom link email: kimenglish@cfso.net - [Information Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/information-session-3/) - Bring your questions and learn more about Neighbourhood Small Grants at the NSG Information Session. RSVP and receive the Zoom link email: kimenglish@cfso.net - [Regional Celebration Event](https://www.cfso.net/event/regional-celebration-event/) - For our 30th anniversary year, we're celebrating community! As part of our year-long celebration of this milestone, we will be hosting an Regional Celebration Event on May 25th from 4:00pm-6:30pm at the District Wine Village Centre Plaza. Come celebrate with community leaders, builders, and supporters and enjoy light bites, wine, live music, and more. Guests - [Regional Celebration Event](https://www.cfso.net/event/regional-celebration-event-2/) - For our 30th anniversary year, we're celebrating community! As part of our year-long celebration of this milestone, we will be hosting an Regional Celebration Event on May 25th from 4:00pm-6:30pm at the District Wine Village Centre Plaza. Come celebrate with community leaders, builders, and supporters and enjoy light bites, wine, live music, and more. Guests - [Anniversary Celebration](https://www.cfso.net/event/anniversary-celebration/) - For our 30th anniversary year, we're celebrating community! As part of our year-long celebration of this milestone, we will be hosting an Anniversary Celebration Event on April 20th from 4:00pm-6:30pm at the Penticton Lakeside Resort's East Ballroom. Come celebrate with community leaders, builders, and supporters and enjoy light bites, wine, live music, and more. Guests - [Anniversary Celebration](https://www.cfso.net/event/anniversary-celebration-2/) - For our 30th anniversary year, we're celebrating community! As part of our year-long celebration of this milestone, we will be hosting an Anniversary Celebration Event on April 20th from 4:00pm-6:30pm at the Penticton Lakeside Resort's East Ballroom. Come celebrate with community leaders, builders, and supporters and enjoy light bites, wine, live music, and more. Guests - [100 Women - April 2023 at Tin Whistle](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-april-2023-tin-whistle/) - We are excited to have you join us at Tin Whistle Brewery on Wednesday, April 26th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Women - June 2023- Little Engine Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-june-2023-little-engine/) - We are excited to have you join us at Little Engine Winery on Wednesday, June 14th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Women - June 2023- Little Engine Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-june-2023-little-engine-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Little Engine Winery on Wednesday, June 14th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Women - Sept 2023 - Noble Ridge Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-3rd-quarter-event-nobele-ridge-2/) - In light of the recent wildfires affecting the South Okanagan communities as well as our neighbours in the Central Okanagan, we have made the prudent decision to cancel our upcoming 100 Women Who Care event that was planned for September 6th at Noble Ridge. This was a difficult decision but was made out of respect - [100 Women - Nov 2023 - Penticton Lakeside](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-4th-quarter-event-nov-29th-2023-2/) - We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 29th! Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women! - [100 Women - April 2023 at Tin Whistle](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-april-2023-tin-whistle-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Tin Whistle Brewery on Wednesday, April 26th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Men Who Care - Feb 7 2023](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-feb-7-2023/) - Join us at Tin Whistle Brewing for the first 100 Men event of 2023 on February 7! Doors open at 5pm. Event runs from 5:30pm-6:30pm, but feel free to hang around for a bit afterwards! RSVP below (please!) and click here to make your donations today. Thanks to Riley Devlin from Struthers Tech for sponsoring - [100 Men Who Care - Feb 7 2023](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-feb-7-2023-2/) - Join us at Tin Whistle Brewing for the first 100 Men event of 2023 on February 7! Doors open at 5pm. Event runs from 5:30pm-6:30pm, but feel free to hang around for a bit afterwards! RSVP below (please!) and click here to make your donations today. Thanks to Riley Devlin from Struthers Tech for sponsoring - [Community Services Recovery Fund: Application Window Closes TODAY!](https://www.cfso.net/event/community-services-recovery-fund-application-window-closes-today/) - Until 5 p.m. today, community service organizations from across the South Okanagan Similkameen can submit their applications to the Community Services Recovery Fund. This $400 million investment by the Government of Canada was created to support the adaptation and modernization of community service organizations that are facing the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan - [Community Services Recovery Fund: Application Window Closes TODAY!](https://www.cfso.net/event/community-services-recovery-fund-application-window-closes-today-2/) - Until 5 p.m. today, community service organizations from across the South Okanagan Similkameen can submit their applications to the Community Services Recovery Fund. This $400 million investment by the Government of Canada was created to support the adaptation and modernization of community service organizations that are facing the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic. The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan - [Charity Check-In](https://www.cfso.net/event/charity-check-in/) - Thank you to all the dedicated charity leaders who joined us on Janaury 19th! We're hosting a facilitated session for the people who lead charities in the South Okanagan Similkameen. We hope this session will spark an ongoing conversation both within and outside the Foundation about our roles as a broker, catalyst and facilitator in - [Okanagan Falls Grant Writing Workshop](https://www.cfso.net/event/okanagan-falls-grant-writing-workshop/) - Our Grants Administrator, Kevin Ronaghan, will be in Okanagan Falls, offering what he hopes will be the first in a Spring series of grant writing workshops across the South Okanagan Similkameen. This workshop is being organized by the Okanagan Falls Economic Development office of the RDOS. Time and location are still to be determined. Please - [Okanagan Falls Grant Writing Workshop](https://www.cfso.net/event/okanagan-falls-grant-writing-workshop-2/) - Our Grants Administrator, Kevin Ronaghan, will be in Okanagan Falls, offering what he hopes will be the first in a Spring series of grant writing workshops across the South Okanagan Similkameen. This workshop is being organized by the Okanagan Falls Economic Development office of the RDOS. Time and location are still to be determined. Please - [Community Services Recovery Fund: application window opens](https://www.cfso.net/event/community-services-recovery-fund-application-window-opens/) - Starting today, community service organizations from across the South Okanagan Similkameen can submit their applications to the Community Services Recovery Fund. This $400 million investment by the Government of Canada was created to support the adaptation and modernization of community service organizations that are facing the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic. The application - [Community Services Recovery Fund: application window opens](https://www.cfso.net/event/community-services-recovery-fund-application-window-opens-2/) - Starting today, community service organizations from across the South Okanagan Similkameen can submit their applications to the Community Services Recovery Fund. This $400 million investment by the Government of Canada was created to support the adaptation and modernization of community service organizations that are facing the immediate and long-term effects of the pandemic. The application - [Charity Check-In](https://www.cfso.net/event/charity-check-in-2/) - Thank you to all the dedicated charity leaders who joined us on Janaury 19th! We're hosting a facilitated session for the people who lead charities in the South Okanagan Similkameen. We hope this session will spark an ongoing conversation both within and outside the Foundation about our roles as a broker, catalyst and facilitator in - [Investment Readiness Program - Application Window Closes](https://www.cfso.net/event/investment-readiness-program-application-window-closes/) - November 22 is the last day to submit applications to the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). For any last minute questions or support please contact Abbie Norrish at the Central Okanagan Foundation. Click here to apply now. - [Investment Readiness Program - Application Window Closes](https://www.cfso.net/event/investment-readiness-program-application-window-closes-2/) - November 22 is the last day to submit applications to the Investment Readiness Program (IRP). For any last minute questions or support please contact Abbie Norrish at the Central Okanagan Foundation. Click here to apply now. - [100 Men Who Care - Nov 2022](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-nov-2022/) - Join us at Cannery Brewing for the last 100 Men event of 2022! RSVP below (please!) and click here to make your donations today. Thanks to Blake Crocker for sponsoring this event! Without the support of guys like Blake (and our past sponsors) we wouldn't be able to provide the appies you enjoy at the - [100 Women Who Care- 4th Quarter Event- Nov 30th](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-4th-quarter-event-nov-30th/) - We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 30th! Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women! - [2022 Legacy Club Event](https://www.cfso.net/event/2022-legacy-club-event/) - It is our pleasure to host this event to highlight our Legacy Club, the Foundation’s way of recognizing donors who have made a gift to the Community Foundation as part of their estate plan. This event also recognizes dedicated donors who have also committed to making lasting impacts through establishing a personal or family endowment - [2022 Legacy Club Event](https://www.cfso.net/event/2022-legacy-club-event-2/) - It is our pleasure to host this event to highlight our Legacy Club, the Foundation’s way of recognizing donors who have made a gift to the Community Foundation as part of their estate plan. This event also recognizes dedicated donors who have also committed to making lasting impacts through establishing a personal or family endowment - [100 Women 3rd Quarter Event- Match at the Casino](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-3rd-quarter-event-match-at-the-casino/) - We are excited to have you join us at Match Eatery at the Casino on Thursday, September 29th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. - [100 Women 3rd Quarter Event- Match at the Casino](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-3rd-quarter-event-match-at-the-casino-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Match Eatery at the Casino on Thursday, September 29th! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. - [Neighbourhood Small Grants Project Leader Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/neighbourhood-small-grants-project-leader-info-session/) - This info session is for Neighbourhood Small Grant award recipients to help them get up to speed on how to succeed with their projects. RSVP to the event, and receive the required Zoom link, by emailing Kim English at kimenglish@cfso.net. - [Neighbourhood Small Grants Project Leader Info Session](https://www.cfso.net/event/neighbourhood-small-grants-project-leader-info-session-2/) - This info session is for Neighbourhood Small Grant award recipients to help them get up to speed on how to succeed with their projects. RSVP to the event, and receive the required Zoom link, by emailing Kim English at kimenglish@cfso.net. - [Foundation Grants](https://www.cfso.net/event/foundation-grants/) - The Community Foundation provides more than $300,000 in grant money to registered charities in the South Okanagan Similkameen on an annual basis. Consider applying for a grant to fund a project or program in your community! The next cycle of Foundation grants will be open for applications in August 2022. For more information please visit: - [Foundation Grants](https://www.cfso.net/event/foundation-grants-2/) - The Community Foundation provides more than $300,000 in grant money to registered charities in the South Okanagan Similkameen on an annual basis. Consider applying for a grant to fund a project or program in your community! The next cycle of Foundation grants will be open for applications in August 2022. For more information please visit: - [100 Women Who Care- 4th Quarter Event- Nov 30th](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-4th-quarter-event-nov-30th-2/) - We are excited to have you join us for our Annual Little Black Dress Event at Penticton lakeside Resort on Wednesday, November 30th! Do you have to wear a Little Black Dress? Not at all! This is just a chance to dress up a little and celebrate another successful year of giving with 100 Women! - [100 Women Who Care- June 22nd at Play Estate Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-june-22nd-at-play-estate-winery/) - We are excited to have you join us at Play Estate Winery on Wednesday, June 22nd! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Women Who Care- June 22nd at Play Estate Winery](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-who-care-june-22nd-at-play-estate-winery-2/) - We are excited to have you join us at Play Estate Winery on Wednesday, June 22nd! Please RSVP for the event below. If you and/or guest are unable to join please let us know. If you need to make your $100 one-time commitment fee and/or your quarterly donations you can do that here. If you - [100 Men Who Care - May 2022](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-may-2022/) - Join us at the May 2022 100 Men Event at the amazing Match Restaurant! Our meeting will be on the 2nd floor of Match in the private lounge area. There's lots of space to mingle and no extra restaurant noise to disrupt the speakers! Event Sponsor: This meeting is sponsored by James Smirle from Handford - [100 Women April Event](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-event/) - The event will be held April 28th, 5pm – 7pm at Elma Restaurant. Details: This event will be limited to 80 members (sorry no guests), you will have to show proof of vaccination and you will be required to wear a mask into the restaurant. We will not be accepting any payments at the event - [100 Women April Event](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-women-april-event-2/) - The event will be held April 28th, 5pm – 7pm at Elma Restaurant. Details: This event will be limited to 80 members (sorry no guests), you will have to show proof of vaccination and you will be required to wear a mask into the restaurant. We will not be accepting any payments at the event - [100 Men Who Care - Neighbourhood Brewing](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-event-feb-2022/) - Join us at the first in-person 100 Men event since March 2020 on the 2nd floor of Neighbourhood Brewing! DOORS OPEN AT 5PM FOR NETWORKING We'll have three great charities presenting along with some appies provided by our sponsor, Graham Lyle from IG Wealth Management. Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? - [100 Men Who Care - Sept 2022](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-sept-2022/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [100 Men Who Care - Nov 2023](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-nov-2023-2/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [100 Men Who Care - Sept 19th 2023 @ Dragonboat Pub](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-sept-2023-2/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [100 Men Who Care - May 2023](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-may-2023-2/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [100 Men Who Care - Feb 2023 #2](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-feb-2023-2/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [100 Men Who Care - Nov 2022](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-nov-2022-2/) - Join us at Cannery Brewing for the last 100 Men event of 2022! RSVP below (please!) and click here to make your donations today. Thanks to Blake Crocker for sponsoring this event! Without the support of guys like Blake (and our past sponsors) we wouldn't be able to provide the appies you enjoy at the - [100 Men Who Care - Sept 2022](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-sept-2022-2/) - Ready to join us at the next 100 Men event? Click here to make your donations today. - [100 Men Who Care - May 2022](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-who-care-may-2022-2/) - Join us at the May 2022 100 Men Event at the amazing Match Restaurant! Our meeting will be on the 2nd floor of Match in the private lounge area. There's lots of space to mingle and no extra restaurant noise to disrupt the speakers! Event Sponsor: This meeting is sponsored by James Smirle from Handford - [Princeton Wine Fundraiser](https://www.cfso.net/event/princeton-wine-fundraiser/) - [Princeton Wine Fundraiser](https://www.cfso.net/event/princeton-wine-fundraiser-2/) - [100 Men Who Care - Neighbourhood Brewing](https://www.cfso.net/event/100-men-event-feb-2022-2/) - Join us at the first in-person 100 Men event since March 2020 on the 2nd floor of Neighbourhood Brewing! DOORS OPEN AT 5PM FOR NETWORKING We'll have three great charities presenting along with some appies provided by our sponsor, Graham Lyle from IG Wealth Management. 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