Our immense gratitude goes out to the many firefighters and first responders keeping our communities safe and the countless others supporting behind the scenes.
The Okanagan is brimming with caring individuals ready and willing to help support evacuees and emergency crews. It’s powerful to see the acts of generosity and support be offered by locals and from communities outside of our region.
Donation coordination is a big part of the relief efforts at this time. Below are official organizations providing support that will gratefully take donations and distribute to those that need it. If you able and interested in supporting during this difficult time, we recommend you connect directly to one of these organizations.
Here is a list of key donation centres:
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- Drop off location: Mamas for Mamas Office – 120-1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna
- Drop off location: OKGN HQ – 1295 Cannery Ln #115, Kelowna
- Please visit Instagram for the most up-to-date information on needed supplies
- Online donations
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- Drop off location: 2310 Enterprise Way, Kelowna
- Drop off location: 3711 Elliott Rd, West Kelowna
- Online donations
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- Drop off location: 125 Roxby Road, Kelowna
- Online donations
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- Drop off location: 200 Rutland Road S, Kelowna
- Online donations
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- For people wanting to offer donations of supplies, please contact your local shelter to determine needs.
- Online donations
West Kelowna Firefighters Charitable Society
Updated as of August 23, 2023
Information may be updated or changed with short notice, we recommend contacting the organizations or referring directly to each organizations website and social channels for any additional updates.
If there is an organization you would like to see added to this list, please send me a direct message at sara@accelerateokanagan.com.
