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Community Foundation North Okanagan grants $55,000 to wildfire victims
The Community Foundation North Okanagan (CFNO) has distributed $55,000 from its Wildfire Response 2026 Fund to 13 local organizations. These grants aim to support individuals displaced by the Bradley Creek wildfire, which spread rapidly near Vernon on August 1.
The funding targets essential services including food security, mental health support, animal rescue, and assistance for newcomers and Indigenous residents. Notable recipients include the Okanagan Indian Band, which received $23,000 across three grants for immediate needs, food security, and youth programming, and School District 22, which received $10,000 to assist 21 families with clothing, groceries, and meals.
Since the fund was established on August 5, 471 donors have contributed a total of $348,716. The CFNO stated that local granting ensures support reaches neighbors through organizations already active on the ground.
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Bradley Creek · Community Foundation North Okanagan · Okanagan Indian Band · School District 22 · Vernon
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- [● 2 SOURCES] School District 22 received $10,000 to support 21 displaced families. albernivalleynews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Wildfire Response 2026 Fund has received $348,716 from 471 donors. albernivalleynews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Okanagan Indian Band received $23,000 across three separate grants. albernivalleynews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Community Foundation North Okanagan granted $55,000 to 13 local organizations. albernivalleynews.com · vernonmorningstar.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bradley Creek wildfire began spreading on August 1, 2026. albernivalleynews.com · vernonmorningstar.com