You canmake a difference

Thank you for being willing to stop the stigma.

The most important thing you can do to help make a difference is simple: Be Kind. If you see unhoused people out and about, say hello. Make eye contact, smile, have a conversation! If someone seems hurt or passed out, make sure they are ok. Treat people like they are human. Challenge your fear. We Stop the Stigma by being kind to each other.

If you are willing to do more, below are some organizations that would love your support through donations or volunteering. Thank you so much!

BGC UPSTREAM

The Upstream project supports unhoused and displaced youth in the Okanagan, and is run through the BGC. Contact Upstream Project Coordinator Philippa Putlitz at pputlitz@bgco.ca.

THE BRIDGE SERVICES

A registered charity that has provided innovative and quality counselling services to Central Okanagan's children, youth and families since 1969.

ARC PROGRAMS

Provide excellent support, prevention, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitative services, for children, youth, individuals and families in the BC Interior.” (250) 763-2977.

CMHA FOUNDR

Foundry Kelowna is a wellness centre where young people aged 12-24 and their families can find hope, help and support, when they need it.

A WAY HOME CANADA

focuses on prevention by stopping young people from becoming homeless and helping those who are homeless move into housing with supports as rapidly as possible in a safe & planned way.

JOURNEY HOME

For a future where everyone has a place to call home, where people who have lost, or are at risk of losing their housing, have access to a coordinated and easy-to-navigate system.

A WAY HOME CANADA

Providing long-term solutions to homelessness across Canada through the creation of affordable housing, employment opportunities for people at risk of homelessness For 26yrs+