Friends of Children - East Kootenays

Friends of Children - East Kootenays Friends of Children is a non-profit charity assisting Northern BC and East Kootenay Families

Many East Kootenay (EK) children require medical services that are not available in this region. Families accessing needed medical services for their children face stress, life disruptions and financial hardship. During this time, Friends of Children, a registered charity, provides financial support, resource information and coordination of services for families living in communities from the East

Shore of Kootenay Lake, east to the Alberta border and north to Golden. The most common funding assistance provided to families is for gas and accommodation costs related to travel for their child's medical care.

02/12/2026
12/07/2025
12/07/2025
It's Giving Tuesday Every day, families face the unimaginable stress of caring for a child who is ill or injured. When s...
12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday
Every day, families face the unimaginable stress of caring for a child who is ill or injured. When specialized medical care is only available far from home, the emotional and financial burden can be overwhelming.

Friends of Children is here to help.

We provide free, confidential support to families who must travel for their child’s medical treatment—covering costs such as fuel, accommodation, parking, and meals. No family is ever turned away due to income or diagnosis. Our only goal is to ensure children can access the care they need, and that their families feel supported during an incredibly difficult time.

But we cannot do this alone.

As demand for assistance continues to rise, your donation makes a direct and immediate difference. Every contribution—large or small—helps a family stay close to their child, reduces financial stress, and brings comfort during moments of crisis.

Please consider donating today.

Your generosity helps ensure that no child’s medical journey is made harder by distance or financial hardship.
Thank you for standing with local families when they need it most.

Friends of Children Charity...

Helping children get to care. Helping families stay strong.

11/14/2025

Take a break and join us every Thursday from 11:00–12:30 for coffee, snacks, and conversation!☕

Connect with other parents and caregivers in a relaxed, supportive space to share stories, challenges, and wins. Sometimes we’ll craft, cook, or play a game, always casual and meaningful.

Angel Flight is a vital service in the East Kootenays. We’ve been proud to partner with them on many occasions and they ...
11/10/2025

Angel Flight is a vital service in the East Kootenays. We’ve been proud to partner with them on many occasions and they can use your help.

Support Angel Flight East Kootenay 💙

11/04/2025

We are extremely grateful to be chosen as one of the recipients from the Summerland Legion to help make a difference for local kids. Thank you to our friends at the Legion!

11/03/2025
10/30/2025
Friends of Children needs someone like you!
10/24/2025

Friends of Children needs someone like you!

Address

16 - 12th Ave. N
Cranbrook, BC
V1C 3V7

Telephone

+18665642217

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