History of South Okanagan Children’s Charity
The South Okanagan Children’s Charity has assisted families of children with health problems for the past four decades. The Children’s Charity also provides equipment to health-related agencies and awards grants to other organizations that provide health-related services to the region’s children. One hundred percent of the money collected is used to help local children and their families.
The South Okanagan Children’s Charity is administered by a board of directors - members of our communities who are interested in and committed to the wellbeing of children.
Formerly called the Okanagan Radio Sunshine Fund, the society was established in 1975 and has evolved into the South Okanagan Children’s Charity. Astral Media Radio GP, current owner of 97.1 Sun FM, EZ Rock AM800, EZ Rock AM1240 and AM1450 stations, continues to provide promotional support and conducts fund-raising events. The South Okanagan Children’s Charity operates two distinct funds within the society; the Sunshine Fund and the Miracle Fund.
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Sunshine Fund
The Sunshine Fund helps financially disadvantaged families with medical expenses and travel subsidies for children that require the services of BC Children’s Hospital. Sunshine Fund applicants remain anonymous and requests are considered by a diverse assessment committee and on a case-by-case basis. In order to qualify for funding, families must demonstrate the need for funding assistance.
The Sunshine Fund also makes donations in the region that benefit children for specific programs that align with the Sunshine Fund Children’s Charity mission.
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Miracle Fund
The Miracle Fund raises money for worthwhile community projects in the South Okanagan to benefit children and adolescents. Funds raised have been used for projects such as building the children’s playground in Lakawanna Park, erecting the sport court located at the Penticton Youth Park and purchasing a fetal heart monitor for the Penticton Regional Hospital. Projects are selected based on their benefit to children and community need. Through partnerships with corporate sponsors, the Miracle Fund is pleased to support worthwhile projects in our community. Charitable agencies can also apply directly to the Miracle Fund for financial support of specific projects based on community need.
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Sun FM EZ Rock AM1450 Raymond James Penticton Auto Dealers & Friends (from Morpheus) Eagles (Penticton)
For more information, contact us at info@southokanaganchildrenscharity.com.
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