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
E-Mail 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 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