Financial Aid & Rent Help in Kelowna

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50 financial aid resources in the Central Okanagan

• Assisted Memberships and Passes - H2O Adventure & Fitness Centre - YMCA Okanagan — 4075 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC V1W 5J2 — 250-491-9622 (membership) —

  If you can't afford the full price of a YMCA membership, or you have a permanent disability, you may pay less at the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre. ▸ Who can get this? • People and families who...

• Assisted Memberships and Passes - Kelowna Family Y - YMCA Okanagan — 375 Hartman Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 2M9 — 250-491-9622 (membership) —

  If you can't afford the full price of a YMCA membership, or you have a permanent disability, you may pay less at the Kelowna Family Y. ▸ Who can get this? • People and families who can't pay the...

• BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Office — Kelowna — 405 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC V1X 1Y2 — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you need money for basic living costs in BC, or you live with a disability, this Kelowna office can help. You can apply for income assistance or disability assistance here, in person. ▸ Who...

• BC Employment and Assistance (BCEA) Office — West Kelowna — 3685 Hoskins Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1P6 — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you need money for basic living costs in BC, or you live with a disability, this West Kelowna office can help. You can apply for income assistance or disability assistance here, in person. ▸...

• BC Employment & Assistance — 405 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC V1X 1Y2 — 1-866-866-0800 (toll-free) —

  If you are in need and have no other way to pay for basics, BC income assistance (sometimes called welfare) can give you money each month. ▸ Who can get this? • You are out of work, or you don't...

• Beyond Barriers Patient Relief Fund - BC Cancer Foundation — Landmark 5, Suite 300, 1620 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9Y2 — 250-712-3963 / 1-888-563-7773 ext. 683963 —

  If you have cancer in BC and money, travel or other barriers make it hard to get care, this fund may help. It is for BC patients no matter where they live. ▸ What it can help with • Grocery cards...

• Central Okanagan Rent Bank — 504 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5X1 — 250-861-3644 (CMHA Kelowna main line) —

  If you rent in the Central Okanagan and are short on rent for a while, the rent bank may lend you money. The loan has no interest, and you pay it back. ▸ Who can get this? • Renters in Kelowna,...

• Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Peachland Wellness Centre — 4475 4th St, Peachland, BC V0H 1X6 — 250-767-0141 (main) —

  If you have a low income and cannot do your own taxes, a trained volunteer can do them for free at the Peachland Wellness Centre. ▸ Who can get this? You may qualify if your income is at or...

• Community Volunteer Tax Program - Seniors Outreach and Resource Centre — 155 Asher Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 3H5 — 250-861-6180 —

  If you are an older adult with a low income and a simple tax return, trained volunteers can do your taxes for free. ▸ Who can get this? • You are 60 or older, or 55 or older with a disability. •...

• Credit Counselling Society - Kelowna — Suite 375, 1855 Kirschner Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4N7 — 250-860-3000 / 1-888-527-8999 (toll-free) —

  If debt is causing you stress, you can get free, private help to make a plan. The Credit Counselling Society is a non-profit. Its Kelowna office does phone appointments only. ▸ What you get • A...

• DABC Tax AID — Kelowna (Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society) — 442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3 — 250-763-4905 ext. 215 (Kelowna, Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society) / 236-477-1717 (Tax AID DABC main line) / 1-877-940-7797 (toll-free) —

  If you live with a disability and your income is under $35,000 a year, you can get free help to file your income taxes. Help is year-round, by appointment. In Kelowna, it is offered through the...

• Employment Insurance (EI) — Service Canada — Service Canada Centre, 471 Queensway Ave Suite 106, Kelowna, BC — 1-800-206-7218 (EI, toll-free in Canada and U.S.) / 1-800-529-3742 (TTY) / 1-877-486-1650 (outside Canada and U.S.) —

  If you lost your job, are sick, are pregnant or caring for a new child, or are caring for someone who is very ill, Employment Insurance (EI) may pay you for a while. ▸ Who can get this? (regular...

• Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) – NOW Canada — 2970 Tutt Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8Z5 — 250-763-3876 —

  If you are a single woman who is homeless or about to lose your home, this program may help pay some housing costs for a short time. It is a BC Housing program run by NOW Canada. Children can be...

• KGM Community Dental — 259B Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J1 — 250-763-3737 —

  If you have a low income or get income assistance, you can get basic dental care at this clinic. It is run by Kelowna's Gospel Mission. ▸ Who can get this? • People and families on a low income •...

• Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society - Tax Advocate Service — 442 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J3 — 250-763-4905 (reception) —

  If you have PWD or PPMB approval, or a low income, you can get your taxes done for free. They can file for up to 10 past years. ▸ Who can get this? • People with PWD (Persons with Disabilities)...

• Mamas for Mamas — At-Risk Comprehensive Program — Unit 120, 1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6 — 236-420-0075 —

  If you are a mother, expecting mother, papa or caregiver with a low income, a social worker can help you one-on-one. Together you find what is in the way, and get basics your children need. ▸ Who...

• Mamas for Mamas — Fill the Gap Dental Program — Unit 120, 1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6 — 1-877-535-2432 (head office) —

  If you or your child need dental care but can't afford it, Mamas for Mamas may be able to help. Fill the Gap is for mamas, caregivers and children living in poverty or going through a crisis, who...

• Mamas for Mamas — Fill the Gap Hearing (Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program) — Unit 120, 1735 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6 — 236-420-0075 —

  If you are raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing, Mamas for Mamas offers free American Sign Language (ASL) classes. They can also help pay for hearing aids and supplies when government...

• Mamas for Mamas — Kelowna Pelvic Power Fund Program — Unit 120, 1735 Dolphin Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8A6 — 236-420-0075 —

  Pelvic floor physiotherapy is not publicly funded in this region. If you don't have extended health benefits, you pay out of pocket. The Pelvic Power Fund helps cover the cost of pelvic...

• Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction - West Kelowna — 3685 Hoskins Rd., West Kelowna, BC — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you need money for basic needs, or you have a disability, this BC government office can help. You can apply for income assistance or disability assistance. The office also handles the Senior's...

• Okanagan College - Financial Aid & Awards — 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4X8 — 250-762-5445 —

  The Financial Aid and Awards team helps Okanagan College students find funding, understand financial terms and complete applications. This includes awards, scholarships and bursaries, student...

• Peachland Youth Activity Grant - Peachland Wellness Centre — 4475 4th St, Peachland, BC V0H 1X6 — 250-767-0141 (main) —

  If your child lives in Peachland and wants to join a team, take a class or try something new, this grant can help pay for it. ▸ Who can get this? • Children and teens ages 5 to 18 who live in...

• Salvation Army Community Services — Rutland — 200 Rutland Rd S, Kelowna, BC V1X 2Z5 — 250-765-3450 —

  If you need help with food, clothing or household items, Salvation Army Community Services in Rutland can help. A caseworker listens and makes a plan with you. ▸ What you can get • Food,...

• Salvation Army Community Services — Westbank — 3531 Old Okanagan Hwy #100, Westbank, BC V4T 3L7 — 778-484-9790 —

  If you need food, clothing or household items in West Kelowna, Salvation Army Community Services in Westbank can help. A caseworker listens and makes a plan with you. ▸ What you get • Help with...

• Service Canada Centre — 106-471 Queensway Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S5 — 1-800-622-6232 (1 800 O-Canada) / 1-800-277-9914 (CPP, OAS, GIS) / 1-800-206-7218 (EI) / 1-866-274-6627 (SIN) / 1-800-926-9105 (TTY) —

  If you need help in person with federal benefits, you can visit the Service Canada Centre in Kelowna. ▸ What you can get help with • Employment Insurance (EI) • Canada Pension Plan (CPP),...

• Shelter Diversion (Housing Retention) — Piers Partners in Resources, West Kelowna — 3-2411 Drought Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1P6 — 250-878-2740 —

  If you are in West Kelowna and having a hard time keeping your housing, Piers (Partners in Resources) can help you stay housed and avoid homelessness and a shelter stay. Support can include life...

• Tax Clinics - Free Tax Preparation — 620 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T2 — 250-763-8008 —

  If you have a modest income and simple taxes, volunteers can file your tax return for free. KCR Community Resources runs this clinic with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). ▸ Who can get this? •...

• United Way British Columbia — Southern Interior — 100-586 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC — 250-860-2356 —

  United Way BC raises money and funds community programs that help people get the support they need. The Southern Interior office is in Kelowna. If you need help now, dial or text 2-1-1 for free,...

• Veterans Affairs Canada – Kelowna Office — 313-471 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6S5 — 1-866-522-2122 —

  If you are a Veteran, a former RCMP member, a family member or a caregiver, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) can help. Help includes disability benefits, health care, mental health support, money...

• Veterans Food Bank of BC — Kelowna — Unit 13, 830 McCurdy Place, Kelowna, BC V1X 8C8 — 250-448-4405 —

  If you are a Veteran, a serving military member or a first responder, you can get free food at the Veterans Food Bank in Kelowna. ▸ Who can get this? • Military members and Veterans, retired or...

• Westbank First Nation - Income Assistance Program — 1900 Quail Lane, Westbank, BC V4T 2H3 — 250-768-0227 —

  If you have low or no income, Westbank First Nation (WFN) may be able to give you money to help cover basic needs. WFN runs this program with federal funding from Indigenous Services Canada. ▸...

• Westside Health Network - Tax Clinic — 160-2300 Carrington Road, West Kelowna, BC V4T 2N6 — 250-768-3305 (information and referral line) —

  If you have a low income, Westside Health Network can help you do your taxes each year. The clinic is busiest March to April, but help is also offered year-round. ▸ How to apply 1. Call the...

• Access Passes - City of Kelowna Active Living & Culture — 1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna, BC V1Y 4P9 — 250-469-8800 (Active Living and Culture) —

  If you live with a permanent physical or cognitive disability, you can get a discount recreation pass. It is called the Access Pass and is from the City of Kelowna. ▸ What you get (2026 prices)...

• Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) — BC — Apply online through gov.bc.ca — 1-888-338-6622 (Child Care Service Centre, option 1) —

  If you live in BC and need help paying for child care, you may get a monthly payment from the BC government. How much you get depends on your income, your family size and the type of care. ▸ Who...

• BC Camp Fees Supplement — Income & Disability Assistance — Ask through your income or disability assistance file — provincial program — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you get income, disability, or hardship assistance in BC, the ministry may help pay for your child to go to camp. ▸ What you get: • Up to $200 per child, or the camp fee if it is less • One...

• BC Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative — Lower Monthly Child Care Fees — Through participating licensed child care providers — no application — 1-888-338-6622 (option 2) —

  If your child (12 or under) goes to a licensed child care centre that takes part in this program, your monthly fee is lower. You don't need to apply, and it is not based on income. ▸ Most you can...

• BC Crisis Supplement — Emergency Money for People on Income or Disability Assistance — 405 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC V1X 1Y2 (income assistance office) — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you get income assistance, disability assistance or hardship assistance and something unexpected happens, you may get a one-time crisis payment. It is for needs that would put your health in...

• BC Diet Supplement — Income & Disability Assistance — Ask through your income or disability assistance file — provincial program — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you get income, disability, or hardship assistance in BC and need a special diet for a medical reason, you can get extra money each month for food. ▸ Monthly amounts (rate table): •...

• BC Disability Assistance (Persons with Disabilities) — Apply online at myselfserve.gov.bc.ca or in person — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you live with a severe disability and need help with money or health costs, BC disability assistance may help. You first need Persons with Disabilities (PWD) approval. PWD is BC's disability...

• BC Family Benefit (BCFB) — Automatic — file your tax return to qualify — 1-800-387-1193 (CRA benefits, toll-free in Canada) —

  If you have children under 18 and live in BC, you may get a tax-free payment every month. It comes together with your Canada Child Benefit (CCB). You do not need to apply separately. ▸ Who can...

• BC Fuel Tax Refund Program for Persons with Disabilities — Province-wide — apply online — 1-877-388-4440 (toll-free) / 250-410-0373 —

  If you live with a disability and own or lease a vehicle, you may get back up to $500 a year in B.C. fuel tax. Signing up also lets you get 25% off ICBC Basic Autoplan insurance. ▸ Who can get...

• BC General & Health Supplements — Extra Help for People on Income or Disability Assistance — 405 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC V1X 1Y2 (income assistance office) — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you get income or disability assistance in BC, you may get extra money or health coverage on top of your monthly payment. Each supplement has its own rules. Ask the ministry which ones you...

• BC Home Owner Grant — Property Tax Reduction — Apply online or by phone — 1-888-355-2700 (toll-free, also automated phone application) / 250-387-0555 (office) —

  If you own the home you live in, the BC home owner grant can lower your property tax each year. You must apply every year. ▸ Who can get this? • You are the registered owner of the home (or the...

• BC Housing – Rental Assistance Program (RAP) — Phone/online application — province-wide — 1-800-257-7756 (toll-free in BC) / 604-433-2218 (Lower Mainland) —

  If you are a family with a low income and at least one child, and you rent in BC, you may get monthly help paying rent. ▸ Who can get this? • Your household income before tax is $60,000 a year or...

• BC Housing – SAFER (Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters) — Phone/online application — province-wide — 1-800-257-7756 (toll-free in BC) / 604-433-2218 (Lower Mainland) —

  If you are 60 or older, rent your home in BC and have a low income, SAFER can give you money each month to help pay rent. ▸ Who can get this? • You are 60 or older. • Your income is under $40,000...

• BC Housing Stability Supplement — Keep Your Home During a Temporary Absence or Death — Ask through your income or disability assistance file — provincial program — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you get income, disability, or hardship assistance in BC, this supplement can help you keep paying for your home when someone in your family is away for a while or has died. ▸ When it can help...

• BC Hydro - Free Energy Saving Kit — Apply online or by phone - Province-wide — 1-800-224-9376 —

  If your household has a low or moderate income and a BC Hydro account, you can get a free kit to save energy at home. It helps stop drafts and lower your lighting and water use. ▸ Who can get...

• BC Hydro — Free Portable Air Conditioner Program — Apply online or by phone — BC Hydro service area — 1-800-224-9376 (help applying) —

  If you get care from your health authority's Home Care or Mental Health and Substance Use program, BC Hydro may give you a free portable air conditioner. It can help keep you safe in extreme heat....

• BC Identification (ID) Supplement — Income & Disability Assistance — Ask through your income or disability assistance file — provincial program — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you get income assistance, disability assistance, or hardship assistance in BC, the province can pay the cost of getting ID. ▸ What it can cover: • Birth certificate • BC Services Card, BCID...

• BC Life-Threatening Health Needs Supplement — Medical Equipment, Supplies & Transportation — 405 Highway 33 West, Kelowna, BC V1X 1Y2 (income assistance office) — 1-866-866-0800 —

  If you have a low income and urgently need medical equipment, medical supplies or medical travel to stay alive, the BC government may pay for it. You do not have to be on income assistance. ▸ Who...

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