Community Foundation North Okanagan’s 2020 Vital Signs report is a community check-up that measures the vitality of our region, identifies concerns and supports action on issues that are critical to our quality of life.
As a country, province, and regional community we are collectively living through the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have all witnessed the heavy impact this has had on our most vulnerable community members. Homelessness, secure work, and mental health are some of the challenging issues that have been magnified due to the pandemic.
The 2020 Vital Signs report is being released at an opportune time, to aid us in better understanding the communities that comprise the North Okanagan – Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Spallumcheen, Armstrong, and Enderby. This report provides the opportunity to identify the areas of concern, as well as initiatives and organizations that can help to make a positive difference.
Leanne Hammond, the Executive Director, Community Foundation North Okanagan, explains, “We have a growing population, close to 90,000 citizens in the North Okanagan region. As we see more people calling this area home it becomes even more important for us to understand how the increased rental and housing costs or the changing economy and workforce affects individuals and families. The Community Foundation has been leading the Vital Signs program to compile and track local data overtime and works towards convening community led organizations to inspire action around our most critical issues.”
By providing a snapshot of the North Okanagan in 10 critical issue areas plus a new section on community participation & contribution, the 2020 Vital Signs report offers a unique and accessible way to learn more about this place we all call home. It is a starting point to engage us in a meaningful conversation that will inform the Community Foundation’s giving and granting decisions and serve as a guide towards making our communities better places to live, work, and play.
We hope the 2020 Vital Signs report provides you with information that grows your awareness of the issues and significant trends in the North Okanagan. We invite funders, community leaders, and everyday philanthropists to embrace your power and the role we each play as we move forward on this journey together.
To read more about our resilient region and to view the full 2020 Vital Signs report go to, www.cfno.org.
As a country, province, and regional community we are collectively living through the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have all witnessed the heavy impact this has had on our most vulnerable community members. Homelessness, secure work, and mental health are some of the challenging issues that have been magnified due to the pandemic.
The 2020 Vital Signs report is being released at an opportune time, to aid us in better understanding the communities that comprise the North Okanagan – Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, Spallumcheen, Armstrong, and Enderby. This report provides the opportunity to identify the areas of concern, as well as initiatives and organizations that can help to make a positive difference.
Leanne Hammond, the Executive Director, Community Foundation North Okanagan, explains, “We have a growing population, close to 90,000 citizens in the North Okanagan region. As we see more people calling this area home it becomes even more important for us to understand how the increased rental and housing costs or the changing economy and workforce affects individuals and families. The Community Foundation has been leading the Vital Signs program to compile and track local data overtime and works towards convening community led organizations to inspire action around our most critical issues.”
By providing a snapshot of the North Okanagan in 10 critical issue areas plus a new section on community participation & contribution, the 2020 Vital Signs report offers a unique and accessible way to learn more about this place we all call home. It is a starting point to engage us in a meaningful conversation that will inform the Community Foundation’s giving and granting decisions and serve as a guide towards making our communities better places to live, work, and play.
We hope the 2020 Vital Signs report provides you with information that grows your awareness of the issues and significant trends in the North Okanagan. We invite funders, community leaders, and everyday philanthropists to embrace your power and the role we each play as we move forward on this journey together.
To read more about our resilient region and to view the full 2020 Vital Signs report go to, www.cfno.org.