Grants and Contributions:

VHP-001204 - Central Okanagan Foundation

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$750,000.00

Feb 13, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028

The organization will actively support the goals of the Veteran Homelessness Program by providing targeted rent supplements that increase housing affordability and stability for Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness. In addition to financial housing assistance, the organization will deliver comprehensive wrap-around services designed to address the complex and interconnected needs of Veterans. These services will include case management, housing stabilization support, referrals to health and mental health care, employment and income assistance, life-skills development, and connections to community and Veteran-specific resources. By integrating rent assistance with individualized support services, the organization aims to promote long-term housing stability, improve overall well-being, and reduce the risk of future homelessness among Veterans.

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

The VHP contributes to the achievement of the following outcomes:
· Immediate outcome – Veterans experiencing homelessness obtain more stable housing (target: 1,750 by 2027-2028);
· Immediate outcome – Veterans at risk of homelessness maintain stable housing (target: to be established after first year of data collection)
· Intermediate outcome – Improved housing stability for Veterans experiencing homelessness (target: 75% annually); and,
· Ultimate outcome – Veteran homelessness is reduced (target: to be established in 2023-2024).

Kelowna, British Columbia, CA

278-2025-2026-Q4-00201

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Not-for-profit organization or charity

This contribution agreement should have been reported in the Fourth Quarter of 2025-26.

Central Okanagan Foundation

Veteran Homelessness Program

The objective of the Veteran Homelessness Program (VHP) is to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Canada.