Okanagan Village Housing Society

06/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and visited our table at the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce BA5 last night hosted by Chris Martens and the team from Integra Tire Auto Centre Vernon

Together $300 was raised for Okanagan Village Housing Society - Thank YOU!! There is still time to donate by using the QR code or visiting the website https://okvillage.ca/donate

We are in the midst of a housing crisis, but together, we can do something about it.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME. Let’s not wait for change—let’s be the change.

06/17/2026

Thank you to Harwinder Sandhu, Vernon-Lumby MLA for preparing this to help people understand which level of government does what.

Not sure which level of government handles what? You're not alone.

My office receives questions every day about everything from housing and healthcare to immigration, taxes, roads, and bylaws.

We've put together this simple guide to help explain which level of government is responsible for different services.

And if you're still not sure where to start, reach out. My team is always happy to help connect you with the right resources.

📞 250-503-3600
📧 [email protected]

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06/16/2026

Woo Hoo!! Soon guests will be arriving the the sold out Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce BA5. Tonight at Integra Tire Vernon.

Thanks again to Chris Martens and the team from Integra Tire for asking Okanagan Village Housing Society to be the charity for the evening, which promises to be amazing with a car show.

Cindy Masters our Executive Director just picked up a fabulous door prize thanks to Armstrong Regional Cooperative - ARC Liquor for donating.

06/15/2026

Happy Monday Everyone,

On behalf of all of us Village Housing Society, we are so excited to share that our friend Cheryl from Vernon's Zero Proof Bottle Shop is donating the non-alcoholic beverages for the Vernon Chamber of Commerce sold out BA5 tomorrow evening.

BA5 is Vernon's premier networking event and tomorrow will be a very special thanks to Chris Martens and the team from Integra Tire, the host of the event which will feature a car show.

We have been so happy to have been invited to be the featured charity for this awesome event and accepting donations at the door.

06/14/2026

Sunday thanks to Chris Martens and the team from Integra Tire for choosing Okanagan Village Housing Society to join them at the next Vernon Chamber Of Commerce BA5.

We are so grateful to our friends Missy & Dave from Cambium Cider Co for donating delicious cider for the event.

06/13/2026

Friday thank you to Chris Martens and the team from Integra Tire for inviting Okanagan Village Housing Society to be their charity partner in the next Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce BA5.

Thank you Sarah Moorhouse from Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd. who generously donated door prizes.

06/11/2026

Thank you to Leanne Hammond Komori and her team from Community Fnd North Okanagan for an awesome Smart & Caring Grants Reception. Very interesting and thought provoking presentations.

The first speaker was Meghan about the start, growth and heart of Cherryville Community Food & Resources

Second presentation started with Ken Finch on how after being the chair of Allan Brooks Nature Centre board helped him see how difficult sustainable funding can be for non profits and together with his wife Jean provided long term sustainable funding where the donator can see the impact. Cheryl, the Executive Director shared how the funding has made a difference in being able to provide consistent programming.

The heart of the community was shared by the final speaker Jayme McKillop who provided an update on the creative and unique ideas received for the neighbourhood grants.

Margaret Penner
Cindy Masters

06/07/2026

Thank you for taking the time to meet with our Executive Director .ca. We are grateful for your advocacy towards all of the residents in our community.

The long term sustainability of the various levels of housing needs for our community and other communities in the province are not a quick or easy fix. Especially when due to the fact that rents are rising faster than wages, the cost of groceries is crazy, add in utilities and people are struggling to keep their heads above water.

06/05/2026

🌱 Growing food. Growing friendships. Growing community.

Happy to be sharing some progress photos thanks to the hard working tenant volunteers at our Village at Creekside location that are dedicating their time, energy and passion to the new garden.

This project is happening thanks to a garden grant received from BC Housing 🍅🥒🥕🥔

Want to help support projects like this? Please consider donating today at okvillage.ca/donate 💚

06/03/2026

🌸 What do you do when your Executive Director Cindy Masters picks up TWO truckloads of donated flowers? Smile, get some dirt, and start planting!

A huge thank you to Jody and Brad from Bloom Thyme Nursery for their incredible donation. Your generosity has added so much colour and beauty that will be enjoyed by our tenants.

You are helping our community bloom🌼