Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society
Aboriginal Homelessness Outreach Program
Record #:
KNA0279
Last Modified:
18 Feb 2020
Last Full Update:
18 Feb 2020
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.763.4905 |
| Fax | 250.861.5514 |
| reception@kfs.bc.ca | |
| Website | www.kfs.bc.ca |
| CanadaHelps Donation Page | www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ki-low-na-friendship-society/ |
| Primary Contact | Malcilm Evans, Outreach Coordinator; Phone: 250.763.4905 ext 211; Fax: 250.763.2496; Email: outreach@kfs.bc.ca |
| Primary Executive | Edna Terbasket, Executive Director; Email: executivedirector@kfs.bc.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ki-Low-Na-Friendship-Society-170948922004/ |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides a variety of services for homeless and at risk clients - Places individuals in stable permanent housing if possible, and supports them to maintain that housing - Finds emergency and transitional shelter for clients - Connects with clients on the street or in our office - Manages cases with partner agencies through Partners in Community Collaboration (PICC) - Meets often complex client needs that may involve a range of health, addictions, and other poverty-related issues - Assists with referrals to medical services, provides transportation, hygiene packs and clothing - Assists with Income Assistance and Disability applications - Provides breakfast each Saturday morning at 8:30am (volunteers needed for the breakfast program) - Focuses on the needs of the urban Aboriginal community, but about half our clients are non-Aboriginal - Works closely with other KFS programs and community partners like Outreach Urban Health, the Kelowna Gospel Mission, CMHA and NOW Canada |
| Hours | Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday Breakfast: 8:30am - 10am |
| How to Apply | Phone for an appointment |
| Cost | None |
Location
| Address & Map | 442 Leon Ave Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | Leon Ave and Ellis St |
Other Details
| Languages | English |