All across the nation communities are recognizing that the people living without homes are extremely vulnerable and face distinct health risks related to COVID-19. The Province, under its mandate related to housing and public health, has a Vulnerable Populations...
When you’re talking about addressing homelessness, the numbers matter. The Central Okanagan Journey Home Society (the Society) is thrilled to announce its participation with Built for Zero Canada, a national effort using a data-driven approach to help communities...
The Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative is facilitating a series of workshops aimed at exploring vulnerabilities to homelessness, solutions to homelessness and research opportunities. This is the second workshop in the series where service providers and people...
The Kelowna Homelessness Research Collaborative is facilitating a series of workshops aimed at exploring vulnerabilities to homelessness, solutions to homelessness and research opportunities. Join us for the first workshop where service providers and service provider...
The Differences between Emergency Shelters and Supportive Housing There are many complex social issues around housing and homelessness, but community partners in Kelowna, including the Central Okanagan Journey Home Society, the John Howard Society of the Okanagan...
My name is Gaelene Askeland, and I’ve been at the helm of the Central Okanagan Journey Home society since the beginning of February 2019. As a startup venture, my board and I have set up an office, a bank account with online banking, hired Saran Mallinson, our amazing...
