John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay
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Street Paul Street
1456 Street Paul Street
A safe, healthy & inclusive community for all. The John Howard Society has a long history of service provision in the Okanagan Valley that dates back to 1957.
As one of the few social service organizations operating in the community for more than 60 years, JHS has a strong community presence and well-established professional working relationships with the criminal justice system, governmental organizations/services, and the not-for-profit sector. JHS works cooperatively and collaboratively with community resources and has been a member organization of t
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The John Howard Society Okanagan & Kootenay is one of 8 John Howard Societies in BC and 61 across Canada that, while independent charitable organizations, share the same mandate. We have operated in the Okanagan for more than 60 years and are known for offering a wide range of innovative services within the fields of community justice, social services, health and safety, and public interest issues. Our vision is to contribute towards building ‘a safe, healthy, and inclusive community for all.’
We support people of assorted circumstances and backgrounds that includes, but not limited to, criminal justice involvement, homelessness, developmental disability, mental illness, or substance misuse. To address these complex needs, we offer innovative programs from a 27/ shelter, supportive housing, employment programs, disability outreach + community inclusion, homeshare, restorative justice, other justice system alternatives, volunteer opportunities, and so much more!
OUR VALUES
INTEGRITY : We advocate for others and do the right thing – We take pride in everything that is fair, honest and knowledgeable and build trust in doing so.
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1440 St. Paul Street
Kelowna, BC
V1Y2E6
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4pm |
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