Building Futures for Autistic Students
When The Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning (EXCEL) learned it would need to leave its longtime home, the future of...
When The Penticton Centre for Exceptional Learning (EXCEL) learned it would need to leave its longtime home, the future of...
“People want to leave a legacy. They want to feel like they made a difference while they were here.” When...
When IndigiNews launched a campaign to keep its full-time syilx Okanagan reporter in the community, the Community Foundation of the...
A 290-pound pumpkin named Buster drew plenty of attention on Anarchist Mountain this October. But getting him to the weigh-in...
In September, the Foundation team joined community foundations from across BC in Kelowna for ConnectBC, bringing local experiences to the...
As the devastating wildfire continues to impact Summerland and surrounding areas, the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen (CFSOS)...
Neighbours across the South Okanagan Similkameen are once again bringing small but meaningful ideas to life through the Neighbourhood Small Grants program. This year,...
For more than 60 years, the Summerland Museum and Archives has helped preserve the history of the community. Today, it...
We work with charities in your community to understand their needs, and to help make donated dollars go further. We ensure that the charity of your choice receives funding.
As your community’s charity experts, we create and support all kinds of funding opportunities. And we’re interested in supporting any project — large or small — that will make your community a better place to live.
A snapshot of how the Community Foundation is supporting communities across the South Okanagan Similkameen.
Strengthening local food systems and addressing food insecurity through community collaboration and long-term planning.
Supporting youth and youth-serving organizations through a shared community space, including Foundry Penticton.
Providing timely support to communities facing urgent challenges, from natural disasters to public health emergencies.
